From big! To tiny

We switched! Granted, it wasn't due to the virus. Our original guest list was over 300 people.. my FH has a huge family. But between the costs to feed and hang out with all of these people .. most of which we only see once a year.. it just didn't make sense. So we are now having a destination wedding.. it is about the same cost as the original wedding idea, BUT we get a weeks vacation in paradise with approx. 50 our our closest family and friends. We're both much happier with it and it is much less stressful. We can actually enjoy the wedding night now as well, as we won't be running around making sure we say hello to 300+ people throughout the night. Instead, we are having a welcome dinner when with everyone so they can all meet each other and say hi, a group excursion, the wedding day, and a day after brunch. Plus any extra shenanigans in between

Wow! And I thought 50 was going to feel small lol. I mean, everyone that I have known that has done a small wedding like that said that they loved it and wouldn't change it for anything. You could even do like a simple reception on another date if you wanted to include the rest of the family. A couple we know had a reception for everyone at their parents house and just had some food catered and it was great. We also might end up doing something similar after, like a casual BBQ summer get together

Hi Crystal,

I like these suggestions from PP! It's very proactive to create a Plan B now.

I hope we'll be closer to "normal" around the time of your wedding, but no one really knows for sure. (Fingers crossed!) As you consider your back-up plans, I would recommend touching base with your vendors (especially your venue) to see if they're making any suggestions at this time. You also could ask about their availability for the future if you're thinking something small in September and something bigger next year.

Here's a related discussion with September brides: Covid-19. Wedding 9/4/20.

Also, as you may have seen, WeddingWire has created resources that may be helpful as you navigate the planning process: Our COVID-19 Weddings Advice Guide. You'll find articles like this one: What to Do About Your Wedding During the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Best of luck to you!