Would you attend a wedding in July?

[Workyticket]

Yanbu: yes, I would
Yabu: not a chance

We're on our 3rd wedding date. Mid July - supposedly social distancing will be a thing of the past -doubt it like-

Trying to decide what to plan for. We're booked for a farm in Northumberland. Outdoor wedding under an open barn

Potentially eat outside but massive marquee booked in case the weather is shit

80 day time and 140 evening original guests

It's very laid back - nowt sorted really despite it being our 3rd date and nothing that can't be sorted or cancelled in the last couple of weeks if necessary

@breadbinbaby

I planned this very big wedding so I could just invite everyone, not have to make hard choices and not hear everyone’s two-pence worth about the guest list. Worked successfully for over a year when no one was the slightest bit interested in talking about it, and now with less than three weeks to go I’ve ended up getting my ear bent from all angles about my guestlist anyway. Fuming!

We booked our in jan 2019 for May 2020 for around 150 day and evening

I’ve said before we went to get married , as second wedding if numbers are 30 then so be in

We are not cancelling /being moved for a 4th time

Onv would like more

I’ve told the 30 who are coming ages ago

And others know depending on numbers , I will tell them
When we know

If they can come they will

If they can’t they won’t

End of

I would certainly go, and just wanted to wish you the best of luck with it all. Your plans sound fabulous and really fun for everyone. Planning a wedding is a huge pain in the backside during normal times, I can't image how you've done it during a pandemic.

Our daughter’s was restricted to fifteen, theoretically and was lovely.

We’re going to her sisters in laws at beginning of July. A much larger affair, if it can go ahead as planned. We’re both vaccinated, so not unduly worried and life needs to go on.

We’ll definitely get married anyway, of course. And we can still have quite a large reception because of the nature of our venue. What is frustrating is that with social distancing our ceremony venue only allows for 16 (which I think includes me and HTB, not sure if that also has to include two registrars) but that really would mean difficult decisions.

My hunch is that they will fudge the 21st June thing, meaning that you can have larger weddings and events as long as track and trace/lateral flow/vaccines etc because of the fallout of not relaxing anything especially in areas like ours with no cases. I have 4 weddings booked at work for June/July, the last date I can change the first is 2 weeks out, thus before the 14th June. We are not alone

Yes I would, if it was allowed.

Where I am large events are permissible again if everyone has proof of vaccination or a recent negative test. That may be the compromise in the UK too.

@motogogo

My hunch is that they will fudge the 21st June thing, meaning that you can have larger weddings and events as long as track and trace/lateral flow/vaccines etc because of the fallout of not relaxing anything especially in areas like ours with no cases. I have 4 weddings booked at work for June/July, the last date I can change the first is 2 weeks out, thus before the 14th June. We are not alone

Oh, I hope so. The events research pilot went so well, it would be fabulous if they said they could make an exception even if it did mean testing everyone/the venue asking for proof of vaccination.

Have you seen the front page of the Times today, OP? Looks like we might be in business!

@breadbinbaby

Have you seen the front page of the Times today, OP? Looks like we might be in business!

I have!

Um cautiously optimistic. The wedding Task Force haven't had any confirmation from the government so I'm holding my hope till they confirm!

We are also getting married in Northumberland in July, with 100 people. It's our original date that was booked in early 2019. Around 80-85% of our guests will be vaccinated - we are medics and so are many of our friends. We're just going for it. If we have to have 30 then so be it (though the emotional rollercoaster at present is intense and would not recommend it to anyone!)
I hope your wedding goes ahead OP

News this morning is looking good for you OP. I know it's just speculation at this point but I have my fingers crossed for you!

Often as things get leaked they are true

So hoping for good news Monday

Still not sure if they will do any numbers

But if I increased to say 100 sure many of us will be delighted

Still crossing everything. Rumours are unlimited numbers but no dancing!

We will definitely be dancing. I think that bit is only guidance anyway!

@breadbinbaby

We will definitely be dancing. I think that bit is only guidance anyway!

I think it depends what type of place you are getting married. If you are in a self contained marquee or something that's fine, but our hotel have already told us to expect no dancing and they won't allow it if it's in the guidance.

Hoping that our venue choice will sway it for us

The barn we're marrying / possibly eating in is open. The marquee can be classed as "open" if we remove 2 sides.

My MIL just rang and I was telling her about the potential no music. She said "bugger it, we'll have a sing song"

@workyticket it looks like you will be OK as you have the space for social distancing. Have a fabulous wedding and a long and happy marriage. 👰🤵

Thank you! I've had a hideous day of stress and tears.

Some restrictions are still in place which is a bit of a downer but trying to be positive about what we are allowed

It looks like you are going to be able to go full speed ahead with a few work arounds. I know MN loves competitively tiny, cheap and unremarkable wedding but I love a good shin dig and do think sharing the love with those you love is what a wedding is all about.
I might even raise a cheeky glass and dance like a loon to the Blaydon Races on your big day down in my little corner of SE England so far from gorgeous Northumberland.

Oh thank you - that's lovely! Think we're having the NUFC theme for signing the bit of paper (no register these days) but may change it for the Blaydon races

Anyone fancy helping me throw a wedding together in 4 weeks?

So pleased for you OP that you can have the day you want. It's been a stressful year for any bride so it's genuinely lovely to see people getting what they want!

Workyticket I did mine from start to finish in 6.5 weeks, sort of voluntarily. Which in practice meant we did more or less everything in under three weeks (dress buying, guest list, invites, menu choices, music choices everything). It focuses the mind, I had to make decisions. You will be fine.

@DigOutThoseLemonHandWipes

Workyticket I did mine from start to finish in 6.5 weeks, sort of voluntarily. Which in practice meant we did more or less everything in under three weeks (dress buying, guest list, invites, menu choices, music choices everything). It focuses the mind, I had to make decisions. You will be fine.

Thank you!

Having tonight off after a stressy few days then will crack on ❤

How are you doing, OP?