WEDDING PLANNING during a global PANDEMIC: How to Make Progress

[@Berrikiss]

Been waiting for this since I was getting ready to start when the lock down started. Pray for me #3.21.21

[@sarahmercado8475]

T Lewis praying for us both! I was in November but postponed to March

[@synthia6428]

I love your date and each thing adds to 3! idk if you did that on purpose but I love it

[@nicolediaz4011]

Sarah Mercado Mine was supposed to be in November too! We postponed to April 🤞🏻✨

[@Lemontwist98]

Girl I’m right with you! Prayers sent! #3.27.21

[@Berrikiss]

@@synthia6428 Yup 😁

[@lisaorloff2052]

We’re in the midst of postponing our big August wedding to next year and planning a micro-wedding for this year on the same date. We love each other so much, we’re getting married twice. ❤️🤣🤪

[@ThePipinz]

Same here! Congrats!

[@eoceguera801]

I love that! We are also doing the same thing!

[@lisaorloff2052]

Mar Soprano Yes! 8/22/20 is our original date and then everything for next year is 8/21/21.

[@lisaorloff2052]

Rossely Polanco Thank you! You as well!

[@lisaorloff2052]

Erika Oceguera Thank you! Congrats!

[@RachieSSays]

I would love to have this video but for us brides who are further along in our planning (like fall/winter 2020 brides)

[@arielweinman1015]

Ours is planned for Nov 2020 but that’s even starting to look like it’s not going to be able to happen. Our venue is letting us pick a backup date. It’s just so disappointing to have to push it even further back to 2021

[@somethinggold9151]

Rachel P mine is planned for October 2020 and I make wedding related videos as well! Not to move in on Jamie’s subs but if you want to follow along with my journey, it might be helpful!

[@RachieSSays]

Mine is November 2020 luckily my venue hasn’t made us switch dates yet (it in NH) but the idea of having to do that is daunting. I had to put inserts in my invites telling guests that they’ll be notified if the date changes. I’m so sorry that you had to change Ariel (and anyone else for that matter)

[@HomeWorkouts_LS]

That's like 4 months away, this video is for those brides. Including me - 10/04/20 fingers crossed it can be semi-normal!

[@kaylarose9012]

Um.. start postponing 😭😭😂

[@christinadipinto6109]

Item number 12 literally brought tears to my eyes! I got engaged on March 15th (right before everything shut down here in California) and, even though I'm not someone who needed to postpone a planned wedding, it's still SO hard to start planning anything right now. We wanted to get married this year, but it's definitely not going to happen until next spring. I feel so lost, like I should be productive, but I can't be. It just feels sad that something so exciting has a damper on it for the time being. I know things will get better and this isn't the end of the world by ANY means, but it's still sad right now. I haven't even been able to see our families in person and celebrate our engagement, and that was over 2 months ago. THANK YOU for making this video - I've been waiting for it and it was super helpful! Also, sometimes, we just need the permission to not do anything and that be ok. One thing I have been able to do is put together "Bridesmaid Proposal Boxes" and I'll be mailing them soon! I'm really happy about that!

[@jadehershey]

My bridesmaids cards were a huge deal for me, and I loved making them! 💕 Congratulations! We got engaged nearly a year ago, were hoping for an October wedding, but that's not happening. Everything is on hold until we feel safer bringing everyone together. Sending positive thoughts your way!

[@christinadipinto6109]

@@jadehershey thank you!! I'm sorry about your wedding too! 😔 We ended up deciding to have our wedding next April and just keep it to immediate family. We don't want to risk having to cancel if things aren't much better than they are now. It's such a challenging time to plan anything. ❤️

[@lilynichol7]

Seriously, same here. I’m so glad that “Nothing” is a part of the list. Like you, I feel like I should be productive as well but I honestly don’t know how to be because it’s not necessarily a safe time to be visiting stores/vendors. My fiancé feels we should put a hold on planning because how can we plan for a date we don’t even know we’re going to keep? It’s been frustrating and it’s a breath of fresh air to know that it’s ok to be doing nothing right now. This also affected my plans for the “bridesmaid proposals” as I had planned to gather the girls together and ask but again, not the best idea to be gathering in groups right now. So I’ve decided to meet each one individually and ask casually for now. Maybe when things get better I’ll find a time to gather everyone and ask formally.

[@christinadipinto6109]

@@lilynichol7 I completely get that. The good news is that there are some things that you can do now that you don't need a wedding date for! You can start a Pinterest Board, research what kinds of wedding dresses you want to try on, research the style of photographer you are interested in and bookmark the ones you want to reach out to eventually, make a mood board for the colors and decor you like..... so many things. I would start saving all of the things you love and then once you have a date nailed down, you can go through it and delete anything that doesn't apply anymore. If you don't have a date, the majority of things you can do now involve research. Personally, I went through MANY phases of research and, while I didn't end of using about 50% of that research because we opted to do a very small family-only wedding instead of a big one, the other 50% of research was VERY helpful. Also, depending on where you live and your personal preference, there may be some bridal shops that will let you make an appointment to try on dresses. The ones in my area limit the number of people you can bring, but I plan to Zoom with my mom and sisters so they can still be part of it. I'll also be recording that zoom call so I can watch it later! I hope that was helpful! I know it's hard, but don't stress too much - it will all come together! Just remember the wedding will be exciting and beautiful, but the marriage is what's most important. That brings me to my last piece of advice: you could consider doing pre-marital counseling now via a video call. Wishing you all the best!!

[@shannoncoy7993]

Jamie can you do a video on flipping wedding spaces for ceremony to reception?

[@Mama_T_448]

I freakin love how much better I feel after watching your videos! I’m a second timer in my 40’s and have loved your content and recommend your channel to a first timer friend of my daughter’s in here early 20’s. ALL your information is relevant and helpful but mostly soul nourishing. We live in Australia so are lucky to be doing pretty well during this pandemic. Dates for our wedding have had to change and life has been pretty weird for a couple of months but we are slowly coming back towards ‘normal’ with relatively few fatalities nationally. Sending Big Love to everyone in other countries because I know it’s bloody tough for some of you out there 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shaunar2799]

Thank you for reminding me to give myself grace 😭😭 I’m finding it so hard to be motivated to plan anything when we aren’t even certain what September will look like. And dealing with everyone’s questions about wedding plans stresses me out even more. Thanks for being that voice of reason and a big sis.❤️

[@sarahgaither3626]

So sad that I'm watching this over a year later. Thank you so much. Resources like this are invaluable when trying to make a wedding happen right now when flexibility and positivity are everything. The way you lay everything out in all your videos in conscientious detail is great. Ready to get productive.

[@SammyMaeQ]

Virtual venue tours saved us so much time and a few of them were really good at it. We were actually kind of happy about that aspect of planning. We didn’t actually book without seeing it, but we were able to drastically cut the number we needed to see.

[@purposefilled-forever]

We’re supposed to be getting married next week Friday (5 June) and at the moment our country is on lockdown with no marriage certificates being issued. 😢 At this point we really don’t care about a big wedding. I just want to be able to register and get married even if it means just signing a piece of paper. Pray for me 🙏

[@adedoyinkudehinbu5039]

I know exactly how you feel...I can relate too.

[@fy7345]

How is it going?

[@antonettewambani805]

Jamie ,thank you for this video. It really is a challenge to be positive and optimistic as a 2020 bride. My wedding was to be on 1st may but had to postpone and my country has banned weddings indefinetly . praying for the best and to encourage every bride who may feel low . it shall be well

[@Iheartyt5596]

Omg yes I have gotten WELL ACQUAINTED with everything in my apartment these last 4/5 months. I find myself shopping from my own registry because things I felt I could wait to get as gifts now have become things I absolutely need because I’m using them so much and they’re wearing out faster.

[@M1h3ll3o0o]

Hey Jamie! I've been watching your videos since I started planning my wedding last year. I love and appreciate your help! As an October 2020 bride that has decided to still get married no matter what, I am having trouble figuring out how to juggle planning both the normal wedding (should it be allowed to happen) AND the contingency plans (50 people at the same venue, 10 people in the backyard?). I keep searching and scouring the internet for suggestions and advice but everything is geared toward postponements/cancellations. I know it's a lot to ask but I think a lot of brides would be overwhelmingly grateful for some words of wisdom about how to STILL have your wedding for those brides that are on the cusp between lockdown and non-lockdown For example, wording your invite to allude to the possibility of an in person wedding OR a virtual one, what to do when you decide to cut the guest list in anticipation of having to limit gatherings only for those limits to be lifted before your wedding (i.e. we cut our list and plans down to 50 people but if we are allowed to have over 100, I know extra people are going to ask if they are now allowed to come). Etc. I love you, I really hope you read this and consider doing a video. I'm so lost and I'm sure other brides are as well!

[@HappyInTheHome405]

Yes, please, Jamie. I'm almost in tears tonight thinking about possibly having to cut my guest list down for my September wedding.

[@HappyInTheHome405]

I hope and pray your plans work out just as planned! Good luck!

[@M1h3ll3o0o]

@@HappyInTheHome405 thank you! I hope the very same for you Something to consider that might work for your wedding. My fiance and I were heartbroken by the thought of not getting to see certain people due to a limited guest count, so we are doing a "shift" wedding! Basically, our older family and close friends will arrive for the ceremony (which will be love streamed as well) as the "first wave." They will stay for the traditional dinner and first dance then they can leave at 7pm, which is when our lower risk cousins and and friends will arrive as the "second wave." This way, the number of people in the venue at any one time is much lower but we still get to see everyone. It feels so natural as our family will want to see the ceremony and our friends will want to party. It might work for you too

[@Tierraeva_]

Hi ladies. I'm currently in the same boat. I'm currently planning my wedding for October 3rd. I was soooo stressed out to the point of giving up on having a 2020 wedding. I just started my channel for tips for brides and just my whole wedding journey through the pandemic. Goodluck to you brides😊😊😊

[@madisonhayes1436]

I'm supposed to get married in just over 8 months and I'm panicking so bad. I really needed to hear these. I love you channel

[@priya1568]

I feel your pain girl. We were supposed to get married in July and moved it to next year.

[@daisyafterhours]

I watch Jamie and I’m not even engaged 😶

[@user-emilyyyy]

You will be so prepared when the time comes :)

[@daisyafterhours]

emily brogan bless your heart 🥰

[@eleanormansfield34]

Me too!! 😂

[@ginnymauceri9132]

Girl, I did too! I’m recently engaged and I feel very prepared thanks to her!

[@carolinaburgosaguilar1494]

Sameeee 😂😂😂 was never interested on weeding stuff before her hahaha

[@Shaelynnblaha]

LITERALLY NEEDED TO HEAR THIS! We had to postpone our wedding an extra 10 months! So happy to have this video! Your wedding series is my all time favorite! Thanks for being you! :)

[@christinepatterson6596]

I just got engaged in January of 2021 I have started planning what I can till we can set a date so we can have a big wedding. I have started to stock the thrift stores and dollar stores to DIY’s and decor for our wedding so I can keep it classy bun inexpensive. Like a lot of COVID brides to be I have been out of work for about half of the pandemic and can’t afford a really expensive wedding so I had a little bit at a time. I have already ordered a beautiful dress from jjshouse and already received it. I have ordered veils, bridal party jewelry and favours from wish as I have time for it to be mailed to me. And started DIY hoop flower boutiques 🥳

[@daisymarierogers]

Thank you for saying "nothing"! That brought me so much relief. Planning has gotten heavy in a different way. It was heavy before the pandemic because there was so much to do and now it is heavy because there is so little to do. Your videos always help me orient myself and find peace. Thank you, Jamie and all the other engaged people who are going through this with me.

[@somethinggold9151]

Love all the tips! I'm still moving forward with my 10/23/20 wedding as of now since Ohio is permitting weddings of up to 300 with social distancing. I scored my dress online from BHLDN from their sale section marked down from $2000 to $450! Their dresses run pretty much true to size or 1 size small at most and they have a 30 day return policy :) Its not quite my dream dress, but I think with alterations it can come close and this pandemic has put A LOT into perspective that the world is much bigger than I am.

[@chelsealynn2406]

Something Gold I am getting married 10/10/2020 in Cleveland Ohio and we are moving forward too as of now! Congratulations❣️❣️❣️

[@Ashley10056]

Wow! Needed to hear that!

[@Vyxtina]

As a MOH trying to help plan a pandemic wedding in 2 weeks, thank you ❤️ my bff bride decided last minute to go ahead with her wedding just on a much smaller scale...after canceling everything 🙃 pray for me

[@minavu474]

As a bride-to-be, I've been binging on your channel and it is beyond helpful :) This pandemic already made me postpone our original date in June so I feel like the only reason that keeps me excited is to plan for our wedding in December back in my home country. Your videos definitely help with that and you are so funny, humble and authentic. Love love love your videos!!!

[@JennSmart]

I'm watching this while getting engaged last Sunday!💕💕

[@charlieclouser9053]

I've been waiting for this video for so so long.

[@mariahgeiger-williams9230]

We got engaged in January and are, as of now, planning an August 2021 wedding. Our families are from different states so we are at about 50% out of town guests. That, combined with my knowledge of pandemics that stems from a public health education, makes me worry our wedding won’t be able to happen safely then. BUT we did our venue search all online and picked one! It can be done! (And if you want a summer date, you might have to, depending on where you live and your risk tolerance.) I’m still very excited about it, and excited to dive into these other ideas!

[@mariaturner1843]

I just now discovered your channel via this video! I am so thankful for this video. You really made me feel like I could still be productive despite being limited. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@ashleffy]

another great option if you feel comfortable with it is a used gown! Still White was such a great experience as an app and a website.

[@colieash9999]

I am starting wedding planning process all over. Was going to get married this October but moved it to 2021. This video is super helpful. Thanks!

[@amanda3bh]

I'm watching you from Brazil, and your tips and tricks have helped me so much so far! My wedding date is November 1st, for around 100 guests, and I'm waiting til 2 months before the event to decide if we're going to keep or postpone it. Either way, we're signing the papers on October 31st and starting our lives together, cause that's the ultimate main goal 💞 Thank you for your support, even having no idea who this Brazilian chick is ;)

[@caroline4495]

I got engaged in September and have been feeling so negative about planning my wedding because of the Covid restrictions but your video got me excited all over again! Seriously so grateful for your video. I wish I could hire you lol

[@ShanellPetersonOfficial]

This is soooo infinitely helpful. I just got engaged and I’ve been spinning my wheels trying to make progress for a wedding that I think will be Summer 2022. 😅

[@tawnibarttels1465]

We are November 2022. We have a venue but nothing else... Part of me is telling me it’s too easy and part of me is telling me get it done now and you’ll have less work later.

[@lovebeauty3105]

You are the absolute awesomest Jamie!!!! I so needed this!!! I was in the middle of planning for my wedding when everything hit and it was so depressing. But the amount of comfort, peace, and love I felt from this video was every bit of encouragement I needed to feel hopeful again... thank you so so much for sharing this encouraging video with us!! I absolutely love your channel!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@carolynyangas8851]

For brides also check out Poshmark for Dresses, i know some dress shops moved their inventory there since they didn't have the online structure to do appointments

[@ErinReviews]

Wedding is August 25th 2023 and I'm already doing the worry about pandemic thing. This sucks!!! Thank goodness for your videos!!

[@notjessaplanner]

Yup! Totally agree with you Jaime. These are great tips for all brides in the planning process right now.

[@reeyynnaa]

Was literally researching what’s even permitted for gatherings in California for my October wedding! Not sure what to do...Thanks for posting ❤️

[@jenniferpalmer2252]

I'm in ny but what did you search?!?! I'm 10/17

[@christinadipinto6109]

My roommate is also getting married in October in SoCal and she just got engaged last month! It's a crazy time - best of luck!

[@Peachlover345]

Same. Not sure what’s allowed

[@sum12sumwhere]

We've been planning for Halloween, but Oklahoma's standards are a lot more on the loose end...so while we may be allowed to have it, it may not flow as planned or attendance may be lower for my Joe's family coming from California

[@reeyynnaa]

Jennifer Palmer just phrases like “should I plan a wedding in 2020 during COVID” “legal mass gatherings fall 2020” “(state) laws on mass gatherings 2020” I ended up stumbling on this site! It was pretty helpful: www.brides.com/what-to-know-about-coronavirus-and-wedding-planning-4799160 Praying that you feel lots of peace as you make all your wedding decisions ❤️

[@justineblahblah]

Alright Jamie, I think us fall brides are ready for the backyard / elopement planning videos at this point now 🥺

[@rella713]

Luckily we were in the early stages of planning and have just managed to book our dream venue (although they only had weekday weddings available, but that actually helps our budget). We did a virtual tour with the wedding planner, which worked out great! I am very much looking forward to seeing it in real life!

[@suzanp8431]

I love you.. so much info. I’m a mom of a bride. Covid caused moving pre paid Venue/Catering from Oct 2020 to 2021. Much has been paid for.. My rainbow is I paid for Day of Event Planners they worked things out (easy-peasy) with vendors. I have also invested $1200 in decorations from wedding trellis, etc to all the reception decor (needless to say, my craft room is now busting at the seams). I may have paid for a day of event planner - a blessing (includes 2 people)... but you’re videos have helped me keep on point (as event planners only want to talk to bride/groom). Yet my daughter/bride looks at me for direction ....and right down to asking the right questions. So “THANK YOU”... your videos are interesting and inspiring!

[@Amersaia92]

You are the only youtube channel that I will let the ads play. Thank you for this video and all that you do! I've learned so much from your channel. Hope you and your family are doing okay throughout this craziness.

[@kaylavalentin-taylor2078]

As someone who is still scheduled to get married 10.25.20, and is super stressed about not just planning but having no idea if things will be back to normal by then, thank you for this video.

[@leanncain3273]

Your videos are so helpful...can you make a video of real backyard weddings and things like how to dress up an average backyard fence? I feel like all the backyard weddings I have seen have been in some amazing backyards that are way above your average track home.

[@karmashleef8462]

She has a video where she mentions that might not actually be the cheapest way to do it cause it will cost a lot to dress it up. Maybe doing it at a park or some sort of public space could also work and be free or cheap but not need as many decorations

[@SamRonco]

VIDEO REQUEST - tips and tricks to run a ceremony with non professional officiant

[@helenguo402]

Please make a video on how to live stream a wedding! Your videos have always been a godsend!

[@VioletEmerald]

There are Etsy sellers where you can do similar wedding dress stuff for like half the price you mentioned for Anomalie too, I'm pretty sure... ❤💜💛 Lots of options!

[@Rayla150037062]

I was actually able to pick out and try on my dress from the comfort of my own home using Azazie's try at home option. A lot of my bridesmaids, including myself are considered essential workers, so a small group of us met up at my house where I tried on dresses and got that Say Yes to the Dress moment we all wanted. It was great.

[@McKaylaBailie]

My bridesmaids did this and they preferred it!!

[@user-emilyyyy]

Started crying at number 12. Having to postpone our wedding to October 2021 was such a difficult decision. Thank you for the reassurance Jamie ❤️

[@rachhhnicole]

ah! SO glad you did this! my wedding is in August and for now it’s still a go. it’s been suuper hard to know like should I plan or should I not?? also anomalie is amazing! i didn’t end up using them bc i found a dress i liked elsewhere but before getting engaged i drooled over their dresses and company for SO long! I always enjoy your videos so much Jamie, thank you for how much you care!

[@lexythompson9131]

We're in September so i feel you. We've done a lot of the stuff she mentioned and the last couple things need to be done in person or doing last minute store runs. So I'm a bit worried about leaving things too last minute

[@rachhhnicole]

Lexy Thompson yeah i waited a while bc i was just so uncertain but in the last month we checked off a lot of boxes! a big struggle is we lost a significant amount of our budget due to COVID-19 and now I don’t know how we are going to pay for our videography (and a few other things) and that was something very important to me :( i have no clue what we are going to do about it

[@lexythompson9131]

@@rachhhnicole If you're still having the wedding how did you lose part of you budget? Just curious. If you dont want to talk about it no problem.

[@rachhhnicole]

Lexy Thompson My parents lost a lot of invested money due to a drop in the stock market and no longer could provide the funds they intended to. we don’t know yet how to work around this loss completely but are looking for solutions.

[@lexythompson9131]

Rachel Nicole ah I see. That sucks and I hope everything works out. I thought you were originally referring to lost deposits or something similar

[@jjbouth]

Hi Jamie, can you do a video on planning a wedding in a limited timeframe (not the usual 12 ahead planning)? How to plan effectively, avoid pitfalls and wasting time etc. Thanks !!

[@starzzzy22]

For wedding dresses also check out Grace+Ivory. They have a try at home program and they offer some customizations (like neckline changes) that are already included in the price of the dresses. If you want discounted name brand gowns: Sunday's Bridal (they do a weekly 70% off sale on clearance dresses every Sunday) and the Last Minute Bride are good too.

[@ChristineWoodington]

I needed this. Recommendations for wedding websites? Oooo maybe a video on them, what information to have?

[@danielleferguson2332]

Can you do a video on how to navigate "long engagements"? My fiance and I are planning on an April 2022 wedding, and trying to figure out when to start what and what's too soon or too late can get overwhelming.

[@nicolealbrecht4812]

I've been engaged since 2016, we set the date for Dec 2020 in 2016!!! :0 still having it though!

[@tawnibarttels1465]

We got engaged 11/11/20 and are getting married 11/11/22... How do we plan so far ahead when in a pandemic if we don’t know what it’s going to look like in 2022?!

[@RachaelLerman]

A silver lining of having to postpone my wedding is now I get an extra year of your helpful videos!

[@inthelifeofashley366]

Jamie, thank you so much for doing your thing! I hope you and the family are doing well during this time!

[@dizzydreamer92]

So happy to hear Anomalie mentioned!! I’m still going to physically go try on dresses, just so I can get an idea of what looks good, but I plan on creating a dress with them. They’ve been lovely so far 💜

[@leannemoss7002]

#12 😭😭😭 thank you. We postponed our April wedding to September. I found you in February, and inspired me to hire a DOC. You unknowingly have been a huge part of my wedding planning. Thanks for what you do. Hugs.

[@cdenameknd3259]

This was a good video! My wedding is on Halloween and we are doing 20 people-masks mandatory, dining table will be spaced apart!

[@nicolealbrecht4812]

What a great way to embrace masks!!! Love it!

[@Housewarmin]

Can you make a video on Bridal party costs? How to make a budget for your party that everyone can afford.

[@rosiegrl24]

Thank you so much Jamie!! Our wedding date is 8.1.2020 and our state just opened up receptions up to 300 people with social distancing. We had most of our things done but are waiting for tux places to open so we can find something for our guys. My fiancé doesn’t really want to not wear tuxes, but I am trying to get him to be open to whatever options we can get at that point. Our wedding website has been such a life saver for us for guests who have questions. You are SO right on the guest info. We are planning on going on as planned but don’t expect everyone to attend. 🤷🏼‍♀️ We totally understand if people don’t want to come but other life circumstances made it super hard to move our date.

[@brigitteerhardt8006]

I was so lucky that we had planed most odf the wedding before the Lock down. I used the time and made my DIYs and sent the invitations. I am happy that I am living in Austria since marrying is allowed since about a month or so. Because of that my wedding is likely to take place on Halloween this year. To all other brides and grooms to be I would like to say: "Hang in there, keep a positive thinking and do try to stay healthy - you will get the wedding of your dreams, even if you'll have to wait a little longer. The wedding is not the goal, a happy marriage with the person you love the most is."

[@mayajenkins8505]

I’ve been watching (binging your channel) for months and it’s so fun to see how you’ve changed! I look forward to seeing your posts each week and I feel so prepared 🤩

[@lindsay3917]

1) Inspiration 2) Research 3) Digital Tours 4) Website 5) Guest Info 6) Registry 7) Communicate with your vendors 8) Wedding dress 9) Suits/tuxes 10) Music 11) Online resources 12) NOTHING

[@SofiaGarciaOgly]

Jamie THANK YOU so much for this video!! My boyfriend and I are planning for our wedding this December in Argentina with family coming from all over the world and honestly this time at home has been perfect to focus on planing for our big day. Stay positive!!

[@nicoleryan1911]

We were a Jun 2020 wedding now Nov 2020. We've actually found a lot fun in hatching plans B, C and D, it's forced us to be creative and agile. Our next milestone is 1st June, we will find out if we can get married with just our parents. If we can't, we'll build a fort, crack open a bottle of wine, crawl inside and modify plans C and D!

[@lifewithtrenel]

Recently engaged and just started my venue search, and I just wanted to share some venues are allowing in person tours but with only two people and by appointment only. Definitely ask because I didn’t know about it until they offered.

[@eleaseproductions2675]

Great video for all the brides planning their big day during these difficult times.

[@1Dstolemyheart33]

NEEDED this! We are 11 months out and praying things will be fine by then.

[@biancalathrop9420]

So helpful! Our wedding was suppose to be Aug. 1 2020 and after 4 years of planning but then the virus hit.. Now it's for June 12 2021 and hopefully we are able to have it.. Michigan weddings are completely in limbo..

[@shannonsnell1533]

I had my first meeting with my wedding planner in February and then this happened.... I just started feeling motivated to look for a venue in July. Cutting my guest list in half and rolling with what I can find.

[@cutiekika]

That was so great! I'm on my last year of law school and here in Brasil it's common to have a huge party (probably will be bigger than my wedding). Your channel has been so great for the planning of my grad party! Thank you very much! Also I always make sure to watch all of the ads since you mentioned it!

[@SKMusic1985]

Mine was cancelled because of covid & my venue took my £4000. I am now in the process of suing them, which is scary & upsetting. They have refused to mediate, so our court date is going through soon. If you could do a video about this, that would be great. So many brides don’t know their rights when contracts are frustrated or breached. I was not going to take it lying down & my partner who is training as a lawyer has been so strong, guiding us both through this. Even though I won’t be getting married or having a wedding day now, I still feel like this court process is actually becoming a part of a lot of 2020 brides’ planning processes...almost the final stage & conclusion of the planning, because it has to be very well thought out & executed in order to claim your money back.

[@HappyInTheHome405]

Number twelve: YES THANK YOU. I literally told my family today, I llve you but do not mention wedding or ask questions for 48 hours. Nothing. I am so much more overwhelmed with my wedding approaching in 10 weeks.

[@CheekyAdorable]

We're doing the small elopement in June, and the full wedding next summer. Literally all I've done is stand in my in-laws backyard and point to where I want people. 2.5 weeks left and all I want to think about is how I have a full year to finish planning my wedding. So absolutely thank you for that last point. Had we been doing the full wedding in 2 weeks I'd be screwed lmao. I've had... zero desire to plan. There's no way TO plan when everything changes day to day, week to week.

[@jodamnboi]

I’m supposed to be getting married September 5th and we’re waiting until July to make a final decision as to if we’re still having it or not. I’m so glad I saw this video because I have been so stressed about planning lately!

[@bewareofbluemonkeys]

I'm September 6th. And we've made a backup list of who to invite if we can only have 50 guests.

[@keilamendoza6053]

Wow! We have the same wedding date! Our original plan was to do 100-150 people. But with this going on we had to reduce that to do our main family only, so about 25 people total. And I made some invites for everyone else for a online streaming ceremony. I'm sad I wasn't able to do the big wedding I wanted but the important thing is marrying your best friend right?

[@abeejalan7444]

Same date! We’re likely eloping this summer and having a reception next year or the year after

[@daniellesprague5249]

I have the same date too! We’re holding out until July too to make any hard decisions. I’ll be crossing my fingers for all of us 🤞🤞

[@starlasmith5596]

My wedding is 10/11/2020 and I’m stressed out as many other brides, just not sure if we’ll have to postpone, do a small wedding or court wedding and party next year, or how we may have to modify the wedding just to be able to have it this year (spaced out tables and seats?)... So glad that we’re all in this together 😭

[@gemni5683]

I got my dress from Anomalie! My wedding is in 14 days and it is amazing! I'm extremely plus sized, and that didn't affect the price at all. It was made to my size and its perfect! Please check them out!

[@tabithalymburner3909]

I miss your old jingle it always made me smile I wish you would bring it back

[@merealious08]

Fingers crossed! November 14th 2021! Here we come!

[@whitneymargaritis9559]

So new question for you...we did our wedding still this year but limited to immediate family only and postponed our large reception to next year. (assuming it will happen) Obviously we missed out on doing a lot of the usual things you do at a traditional reception and things I didn't think I wanted I found myself wishing we had done. I was wondering what the top traditions from receptions you thought were the ones that meant the most to people. Getting the chance to replan our reception, I'm hoping to make sure we do it right and catch things that will really make us have fun and remember it.

[@MK-leaves]

Thank you so much Jamie! This video is so great while planning my fiancé and I’s scaled down wedding. Thankfully our wedding planner is a miracle worker!😍

[@TheAngryCupcake]

Another dress company that has been great to me was Cocomelody! They have an option to order try on dresses at home if you aren't anywhere near their location which would be very nice during this time. They are also super affordable!

[@CertainlyOneDay]

Thank you for this. I literally just got engaged!

[@tatimartinez468]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS 🙌🏼🙌🏼 thank you Jamie

[@rachelreis1996]

I’m getting married on September 12th, and I have almost no options to postpone, since if we want to get married in the next 2 years at our venue (and not forfeit the $10k we’ve put into it), we’d have to get married on a Wednesday or Thursday, since our venue is such a popular one. It’s so tough to plan when you have no idea what your guest count is going to be! I’m about to enter Pre-Wedding Crunch Time and I feel like I have my hands tied. This video was really helpful!

[@samanthamcgovern7061]

Thank you so much for this video! I was engaged at the start of all this madness and we are planning a wedding for April so its hard not to feel behind. Thankfully this weekend we can finally do our first venue tour and hopefully soon find a date.

[@chelsearaehill]

Our date is November 2021 so i'm hoping things will pretty much be back to normal by then, but after hearing about concert venues possibly being shut down until a vaccine is out I'm starting to worry.

[@ginahessel5991]

So much yes to this video!!! You are a goddess! Thank you!

[@rebelgirl711]

Thank you for this, Jamie! I am 16 months out and sort of feel guilty for wanting to plan, but I was also stuck on what I could do! Now I have some direction.

[@mirsey93]

Jamie! Our wedding is just under a year away and I feel overwhelmed making a wedding website. Any tips? Maybe a video explaining what needs to go on a wedding website and like really breaking it down cuz it literally stresses me out thinking about it 😅

[@ashleyh9430]

This was actually one of the first (and only) things I've done! I went through With Joy, and everything was really simple. It's all private since we don't have a date yet, but the guest list is in it and the theme looks good. Plus, I was able to really get the hang of how to use it. I'm just going to add stuff as I go.

[@Laura-iw8wq]

I used Zola and it was super easy! Or you can use a website builder like Wix and customize everything.

[@lindsay3917]

Yes!!! I made a Google sites, which was pretty easy, but months later I realized it wasn't listed on Google! There was a long and difficult process to get it listed and it still wasn't there. (Meanwhile, a draft of a website on another platform ended up online! Ugh.) If I had to do it again I would have used Wix or something that lists your website automatically.

[@chikns96]

Jamie, you are a true RAY OF SUNSHINE 💖

[@danielau1218]

Thank you for this! I’m 13 months away and have most planned, but this video has has helped give me more inspo!

[@katym333]

Love this video, I've been planning my wedding for next year and doing so many things on this list, but I like the last point most of all. Sometimes just need to switch off and not beat myself up if I take a week off from wedding planning.

[@isabellastorms2335]

Me as a 16 year old that doesn’t even have a boyfriend watching a video about wedding planning 😂😂

[@mazzyraine9382]

GIRL SAME I’m 15 but I watch so many of these videos hahajak

[@Muffins775]

Ah, I just love the last step. Thank you so much ❤️🙏

[@pamelaflynn1129]

As a professional event planner with several events this year, I've been asking that question since March. I feel ya!! LOL Basically, I'm planning 2 types of events (in-person & virtual) for each event. I wholeheartedly agree with research. Here in my area, RVA Weddings has conducted webinars/FB live sessions with different vendor categories (i.e. planners, photographers, venues). Some of your questions could be answered during sessions like these. Great video!

[@ashleyh9430]

This was super helpful! We just got engaged in April, so I feel like all we've accomplished is finishing out guest list. It's so hard without a date. We can't see venues, and they've been totally closed so no one is available to answer emails yet. I've been doing a lot of online research. I did purchase The Master Plan back when it was on sale, so I've been going through that. The wedding stuff has been a nice break.

[@sheswhiskeyinawineglass4873]

Thanks for this list though Jamie, didn't know about the generation tux! All of his family is coming from out of state and we were having a hard time going through the logistics of that. Birdy Grey was there for all my girls though! Highly recommend! Our DJ reached out to us in early May and had a skype meeting (planned pre-COVID)! Our wedding is 4.24.21 and music is something we were able to check off. I would add one section or you could roll it under "research", but we've just started looking in to and trying out cocktails for our wedding. We are feeling VERY productive with those! :)

[@madisonhayes1436]

My wedding is next may and I've been so stressed out since the pandemic hit. Thank you for this video this is exactly what I needed to hear

[@AliciaStyleAndGrace]

Thank you so much for this!! Especially the last bit of advice being a covid bride has been so hard! So hard!

[@ims723]

Can you do a video about having the ceremony and reception in the same room please if you haven’t already? Thanks 😊❤️

[@myranda_6178]

Wow thank you!!! I’ve been waiting for a video like this- and also I really needed to here your last point 😘