2020 has proved to be a WHOLE other ballgame, we are truly humbled and inspired to see that not even a pandemic can disprove what our global family of partners and brides have shown to us time and time again: that strength, resilience, and true love prevail against all odds and uncertainty, and that in the darkness of tragedy we can find sweetness, celebrate our universal spirit, and connect with those we love.
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Depending on your area, you may be under “Shelter in Place” or full lockdown orders, or you may have some flexibility with mobility, access, curfew, and socializing. Whatever your variables, be sure to restrict your new “guestlist” to those you have already interacted within your immediate household and use digital methods to connect with those beyond.
You can use video conference platforms like Zoom to create an intimate digital ceremony with select guests. Or you can use Facebook and Instagram Live to reach more friends and family (and possibly a handful of curious onlookers!). If you’re feeling extra ambitious, you might record the occasion privately and create a beautifully edited video for a more formal and polished debut on your wedding website or social media.
There’s no reason you can’t still eat your wedding cake on your special day! Some vendors have cancelled appointments and services for upcoming weddings, but many local businesses are still offering goods and discounts for these kinds of nontraditional occasions. If you need new food vendors, check with caterers and bakers in your area about special ordering a private feast for you and your sweetheart, especially if they offer delivery or curbside pickup.
If your originally scheduled officiant is willing to perform your wedding, ask them if they will conduct the ceremony online or in-person. (Since marriage is a legally binding contract, you will likely need to conduct at least part of the ceremony in the presence of a licensed officiant and/or witnesses—but some areas may differ.) For in-person ceremonies, be sure to adhere to social distancing, and don’t forget to coordinate the submission of your signed marriage license.
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