5 Ways to Celebrate your Original Wedding Date for COVID-19 Brides!
You’ve been planning everything in your life around this one day, the date is burned into your mind. And yet, COVID-19 or for reasons out of your control, that date is no longer able to happen. No doubt you are feeling sad, confused and overwhelmed. So even among this rollercoaster of emotions, I encourage you to still celebrate the day to lift spirits and help you “take back the date.”
“Minimony”
This is a new term that is exactly what it sounds like, a miniature ceremony! This type of ceremony includes up to 10 guests. You can have an officiant join virtually or they can be one of your 10, you can still have a first dance in your backyard, personalized vows, and other elements that are inspired by your original day! Don’t want to take the legal step of being married without all your friends and family present? Consider doing a commitment ceremony, virtually or in-person. You and your fiance can get dressed up and recite your vows as you pledge your love and commitment to one another in front of your loved ones. Regardless of how you do it, this is a really good way to make your “would-be wedding date” special!
Drive-By Celebration
Guys your lady has been planning this wedding for MONTHS! Now, its your turn! Organize a drive by celebration where local guests, friends, and family can drive by leaving gifts and wine and self-care items for you and your bride to enjoy together! That will most certainly brighten her spirits.
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PRESENTS!
If people have been sending you presents from afar! Go ahead and open them! Nothing helps make a day a little brighter than opening some presents!
Virtual CockTail Hour
Organize a virtual cocktail hour with some of your most loved family and friends and even your wedding party! Do the toasts, have everyone bring their own cocktails, and keep things light and fun! You can even order a small wedding cake or cupcakes from your local bakery to do a miniature cake smash in front of your friends! If a cocktail hour isn’t your thing! You could do a virtual game night! No matter what you choose, spending time with your loved ones is a great way to celebrate the day!
Say your Vows
Even if you aren’t having a formal ceremony, you can still say your vows to one another to mark your commitment. Consider writing them down in a special card like this one that you can purchase for $2.75 below!
Conclusion
Hopefully these brought a spark of joy into a dark time for all of us! I hope that no matter how you spend your would be wedding day, you’ll spend that time cherishing each other!