Okay Spill, need your advice...I have an upcoming wedding this Fall, but not sure how to handle it amidst COVID. My fiancé has been pushing me to move the wedding for next year, but all the planning has been done and paid for. The venue did say we could get 50% back if we move it back a year, but not sure it makes sense to cancel now for the off-chance the venue cancels first. Any advice for how to handle it? Thanks. — Jen
What We're Sippin': Champagne
Where We're Sippin': In front of the TV playing a favorite rom-com (or really any film); a reminder of happier times, pre-COVID.
Mother Teresa
Jen, knowing how much it would disappoint you to not go through with your wedding, I have to advise that you push it back to next year, if you can afford to. Weddings are already so special and complicated, you don’t want to be nervous for other reasons. You should enjoy every minute of your wedding!
Ginger Ále
Firstly, congratulations! Second, I should caveat this by saying that given the COVID concerns, Mother Teresa has been a bit of a dictator in the home when it comes to precautions. I’m talking “hand-over-that-box-of-gum-you-just-bought-so-I-can-wipe-it-down” kind of precautions. That being said, weddings are a big deal! I myself am planning on having multiple…
Mother Teresa
Excuse me?
Ginger Ále
SO since you’re not planning on eloping (I gather this by your mention of “planning” and “venues,”) I recommend waiting one more year as well. As much as this sucks, I think this will not only avoid any unnecessary tensions between you and your fiancé, but will allow for you to enjoy your special day without any health or safety concerns of you both, your family, friends, and other guests. As I’m sure you know, planning a wedding can be stressful, so why add more variables?
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