Should i be worried about Corona causing havoc for our wedding plans in May 2021?

Hi,

The news is there to sell copy and scare you. Question every source, is it an opinion piece or anything based on fact?

Infection rates don't seem to be going up despite lockdown easing and deaths are still low or declining, a vaccine should be ready by the end of the year and restrictions are lifting as the weeks go by.

There's talk of a second wave but right now it's just talk. A Coronavirus while not a cold, is a cold virus that is way more dangerous than a normal one. You catch colds all year round and there are several Coronaviruses out there and have been for years. Just this one is new and a stinker that kills people. Flu viruses though come in waves around winter.

Personally I wouldn't have any worries about getting married next May. The thing is, people talk online like they know things for certain when really nobody knows but you can make a confident guess.
Your wedding is 10 months away. I really wouldn't be worried about it.

I second Chris!

Scaremongering sells. IF the vaccine developments and trials are as positive as they first appear, things may well be looking more "normal" by the spring. I do however, think that there will be a second wave, partly due to how viruses behave, and more importantly, how humans behave.

One thing is for certain, though. Worrying about something you cannot control is a waste of your energy and time. I understand that people are anxious, confused and scared, but worrying (about anything) does not make the problem lessen, or go away. Being informed and educated is much more useful. Information is power, after all!

Stay focussed on your special day and your adventure beyond, use this time to plan, make, research, save money, learn a new skill, develop a new hobby, whatever! Then you can look back at this time as an opportunity, not a disaster!

I say this to you as a "paused Bride"; we were due to marry mid September, but have postponed for 12 months, so I know how you feel!

Love from Liverpool,

Ali xx

I'm planning for 26th May, 2021. Postponed from may this year.

Up to now I don't think there is much point worrying but we are getting married 12th August this year with just 2 witnesses. And the big event we originally planned next May. We have to remember that next year we will be better prepared for what ever happens. Keep your chin up xx

Well, I hope 2021 will be ok - my THIRD date is April 2021. I've already postponed twice, don't want to have to postpone a third time.

We got engaged in December 19 and excitedly booked our venue in February for March 2021... cut to a few months later and I have the same worries!!

We started out pretty optimistic but the shift in people asking how our planning is going to "are you going to be able to go ahead" is terrifying!

I keep having to remind myself that it will be what it will be, and at the very least i'm hoping by next year it may be a case of them not being able to afford to keep weddings from going ahead as there's SO much money being lost across the board for the industry.

I've come to terms with the fact that if I have to halve my guest list for the ceremony then that's better than nothing, and it's an excuse to wear my dress again to have a massive party when we're finally allowed!

I hope that all your weddings are able to go ahead exactly as planned - but if not, take heart. We got married last month with a simple ceremony with 12 guests - no reception allowed. And it was amazing! Nothing like we had planned, but nothing can take away from the wonder of your wedding day. So even if your plans do have to change, it will still be an amazing day because you get to say your 'forever yes' to your best friend. Hold on to that, and don't let Covid stress rob you of the anticipation of your big day x