The uninvited guest: COVID-19

So here we are: the #clusterfuck that is 2020.

Wedding planning should be a fun time (save the family dramas that occasionally rear their ugly heads) and suddenly all the joy has been sucked out of it AND your wedding day has been cancelled.

The new government rules in place as of March 24th 2020 state that: “Weddings can be conducted with no more than five people, including the couple, the celebrant and the witnesses. The 4 square metre rule and social distancing must be observed.” PLEASE NOTE: If you want a photographer present, they will then be considered one of the five and will step into a witness role.

(Please note that I take my job & my health seriously, so please don’t ask me to bend these rules. Ask any kid whose phone I’ve confiscated in class over the past ten years: I’m not a rule breaker.)

Where to now? Let’s look at our options shall we?

OPTION A: Stick with your original date - grab two witnesses - we meet - we marry. DONE.

OPTION B: Postpone. By now you will have received an email from me about your options and we will be looking at lining up a new date. Please keep in mind that my Saturdays are booking up quickly for 2021 and so considering a weekday, Saturday morning or Sunday wedding may be a good option. Please note that when I send you available dates, I am also sending these to other couples and so your date may be snapped up by the time you get back to me.

OPTION C: Postpone the big ceremony, but still get married on your original date. I have a few couples doing this owing to the sentimentality of their date. This option will incur additional fee of $250.

Whichever option you choose, please know that I will do my very best to make it work. Also, sorry you’re in this position.

Stay safe. Wash your hands. Don’t lick anyone or anything.