Morgan Elizabeth Weddings This year will be better! … right?
We’ve made it a quarter into 2021, and so far, it’s still looking just as grey as 2020. So what next? You changed or moved your special day when the world shut down round one, but now here you are still navigating the unknown. Well, if you’re anything like me, the emotional rollercoaster has taken a toll on you and your view of your ‘perfect’ day. Will my new wedding plans happen? Will it turn out how I dreamed it to be? Do I want to go through it all over again? Is it worth all this money? I’m sure a million questions are running through your head.
At the end of 2020, my now husband and I eloped five days after new regulations were announced that cancelled our Michigan wedding, for the second time. After drying many, many tears, we headed to Las Vegas and had an intimate wedding with family. Me being the girl who always dreamed of a princess wedding… it was a big adjustment. But all in all, it was the best day, with the people who mattered most. Which leads me to the question at hand; what do we do for our supposed-to-be large wedding we postponed to a year from our original date?
I can’t help but think that it won’t be the same day I originally dreamed of. And at this point, I am married! So do I have a ceremony? Do I do a vow renewal? Do I only have a reception? For me personally, I can’t imagine not having that party together with friends and family. So, for now, I will keep my fingers and toes crossed that our big day happens this fall. We’ve decided to have a vow renewal and large reception exactly 1 year after our supposed-to-be wedding.
There is no right or wrong in keeping or changing your decision on your wedding. My advice for anyone going through the same tough situation is to focus on what you and your significant other want. Truly be selfish! After all, this is about the two of you. If that means doing a 180degree change of plans for the second, third, or fourth time, you do you! Being a COVID Bride is rough, and I totally share your pain!
Whether it’s a major adjustment, cancelling, or having your wedding, don’t let this pandemic snatch away your fairytale. Do whatever will bring you joy and happiness. And of course… if your big day is coming up and you need help making that day flawless, you know who to call!
Us COVID Brides need to stick together and support one another. We would love to hear your advice to other brides going through this same experience – message us on Instagram or send us an email!
