Tips for Postponing your Wedding

Due to the recent pandemic, many couples who were making final arrangements for their big day, are now going through the process of postponing their weddings. At The Commons 1854, our wedding planners, Kristi, Gianna, Paige & Zoe are working closely with couples to reschedule their upcoming weddings. This has been extremely challenging for everyone, but fortunately, we are working through it together. Below are some steps to take when postponing your wedding.

1. Take a deep breath.

Recognize that this is a situation that you cannot change, but that it is something you can workaround.

2. Contact your venue and vendors first.

The most important tip vendors give their couples is to communicate your new plans with your vendors as soon as possible to ensure that they are available for your new date.

3. Communicate with your guests.

Send out an e-announcement once you've decided to postpone your wedding. Once you have your new date set, follow up with a mailed announcement or pop an insert with your wedding website link in with your original invites (if you already had them printed). Many couples are now sending Change the Dates! There are so many resources online for these.

https://www.minted.com/postpone-wedding-announcement

4. Don't sweat the small stuff.

You don't have to buy a new wedding dress and flowers or replace the personalized napkins that have your original date on them. Save money and stress.

5. Celebrate your original wedding date anyway!

Make your favorite dinner together, bake a mock wedding cake, enjoy some drinks, or watch a movie. You'll look back on this day and laugh, and you'll have a good story to tell your kids!

6. Look at the bright side.

The excitement and anticipation will build up even more.

And, being with your closest family and friends on your wedding day will have a whole new meaning.

We appreciate your patience as we navigate this challenge together. We will get through this. You will marry your best friend and you will have your greatest day ever. Need some more words of encouragement? Call us or email us with questions. We are here for you!

Sincerely,

The Commons 1854