WHAT IS THE REAL FEEL OF 2020 WEDDINGS?

It is so hard to believe that we are now entering fall…

I know people were asking us, “is there any chance this will be a thing in May or June still?” and here we are. Now people are saying, “do you think we will be safe in May 2021?”

I don’t have a crystal ball, so wish that I did, but what I can tell you is that we will all be ok. If you want to get married, if you can acknowledge what the world is, what the reality around you is, and keep your enthusiasm for your marriage over your party than no matter what… WE WILL GET THROUGH IT!

This year I have had a wedding for 200 and I have had a wedding for 12. Guess what… they were both lovely.

Every one of micro weddings have ended with the couples saying, “I couldn’t even imagine doing this any other way! This was perfect!” The one on one time, the flexibility in your schedule, your comfort with keeping it intimate has a wonderfully genuine authentic feeling of love attached to it. People aren’t talking pandemic when its that intimate, they are just embracing the togetherness. We had one event test all 34 guests prior to the events of the week to ensure that everyone could embrace and enjoy each moment with their guests. So smart, so wonderful!

Is this normal? It is for 2020. Stop calling it “the new normal” and just take it as it is. If we stop resenting the fact that things are different, stop pointing fingers, stop grieving what could have been and just say, “this is what it is” we can have an incredible event regardless.

It doesn’t mean we ignore what’s out there. We have had rapid tests, we have been giving out masks, we have been putting sanitizers in welcome bags, doing temp checks at the door, have been designating staff members to be all day cleaners… that is just protecting the ones you love. That is just being courteous. It doesn’t distract from the day, it allows people to breath easy on the day.

There will be guests that want to keep their distance, there will be guests hugging everyone, there will be guests who just outright stay away, and their will be guests who inevitably think nearly 200,000 deaths is a conspiracy… None of us can tell you or “educate” you on how to feel. All we can do is be respectful of the couple and the climate.

2020 can still be an incredibly wonderful time to celebrate love. In a time of chaos I have never seen people so grateful for these moments. I have never seen people take the time to enjoy time with loved ones as much as they do this year. There are blessings even in times of darkness.

You may decide to postpone, you may decide to cancel, you may still go for it. At the end of the day it just has to feel right for you. It is very feasible to have a stupendous event in 2020 but you have to embrace what it is. All that I know is that I have a beautiful privilege to be a part of couples events wherever, whenever, and however they are executed.

If you have questions let me know! I would love to tell you more if you like as well.

Thanks everyone! Cheers!