My Letter to Covid-19 Brides
I am so sorry! I’m sorry that you’ve planned your entire life around one single day for the last 12-18 months. I’m sorry that you lost one of your vendors because a reschedule date that they all had in common couldn’t be found. I’m sorry that you and the love of your life are having to wait longer than anticipated to get married. I’m sorry that you struggle picking a reschedule date because you don’t even know when this is going to be over. I’m sorry that you not only can’t go on your honeymoon but you lost all your money for it as well.
i’m sorry that what should be a time of joy, excitement and anticipation is instead defined by change, uncertainty, and grief.
In what feels like a matter of minutes, the coronavirus went from something that was happening in another country that we heard about on the news to the ONLY thing anyone can think about. Businesses are closing. The entire world is shut down. People are worried about the health of those they love. Every single country… every single person on this planet is in a state of grief and pain. But on top of all that… you have to think about your wedding day.
One or two months ago… you were STOKED! I saw your “countdown to I-Do” on facebook. I saw you sharing engagement photos as your day got closer and closer. I saw your excitement to take that trip for your bachelorette party. You’ve been looking forward to this day as long as you can remember. You’ve been dreaming about it since you were a child!
If you’ve been questioning, “Why now?” That’s okay.
Give yourself grace. Remind yourself to pause… inhale… and exhale. You have every right to be mad, disappointed, frustrated, sad and confused. You are allowed to cry, to vent, and to take the time to process everything. This is a lot! This is HARD! And none of us have the right answers!
Please know that I’m praying for you. I don’t even know your name but I do know your heart and I’m praying for positivity, peace, and clarity to surround you. In time, what you should do will become clear but until then, lean on God. Hold the hand of your fiance and breath.
But also… know this… your wedding will be better than ever. Whenever it does happen the two of you, your families and your guests are going to be so ready to celebrate that they are going to gather and party like its 1999.
Your wedding is going to have real meaning that other’s that past weddings never had and future weddings won’t either
Your wedding is going to be a celebration of unity, resilience and trust. And believe you me when I say people are going to be READY FOR IT!
You’ve got this,
Ariel
