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\nphoto by Peyton Rainey Photography<\/a><\/p>\n

Wedding planning is stressful. Trying to get married in the middle of a global pandemic is even more difficult. Our hearts truly go out to all the couples who are enduring the 2020 wedding planning battle, especially those who are preparing for their 2021 nuptials! We want you to know how much we are thinking about you during these unprecedented times. Rather than fret, our team decided to find incredible wedding alternatives to help celebrate your love without COVID ruining your special day! <\/span><\/p>\n

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\nphoto by Avonné Photography<\/a><\/p>\n

1. Host A Virtual Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n
With work, school, and even many sports being moved to online, the idea of hosting a virtual wedding is one of the safest options. Imagine your wedding taking place virtually so that your family and friends can watch from home as you marry your true love. <\/span><\/p>\n
There are so many options for you to showcase your wedding with some familiar video conferencing options like Zoom, FaceTime, Skype, Google Hangouts, Facebook Messenger, Facebook Live, or even Instagram Live! You, or your expert wedding planner, will want to make sure that wherever you choose to say your I do’s has a strong wifi connection, outlets, and that you’re using good quality recording equipment like a laptop or cell phone. We also recommend sending out instructions to go with your virtual wedding to make sure that everyone mutes their microphones—we’ve heard the stories! <\/span><\/p>\n
This Virtual Wedding Proved Love Is All You Need<\/span><\/h3>\n
Take Jennifer’s experience from her own virtual wedding. Her heartfelt message about their experience proves how a simple virtual wedding can still be a beautiful and intimate affair.<\/span><\/p>\n
My fiancé and I planned our dream wedding and looked forward to what was supposed to be the best day ever. Like many couples around the world, we were forced to postpone due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We went through plan A, B, and finally C with all the restrictions and rules changing daily. Despite all the stressful cancellations and postponements we still wanted to get married and celebrate our love. With a <\/span><\/i>limited but amazing team<\/span><\/i><\/a>, we made it happen and shared our moment virtually through a Zoom conference call. The day was so beautiful, special, and intimate. Love is all that we need. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n
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2. Elope Now, Party Later! <\/span><\/h2>\n
Eloping may seem underwhelming and you might be picturing celebrity Vegas elopements that ended poorly. While there is nothing wrong with getting married by Elvis, you can elope anywhere you want. <\/span><\/p>\n
Many couples elope in places that are COVID-19-free such as their homes, <\/span>at Airbnbs<\/span><\/a>, or even <\/span>places like the desert—<\/span><\/a>the list goes on and on. Elopement locations are endless! Grab someone to officiate the ceremony, an expert photographer—who can capture your love while also acting as your witness—and let your love be the focus. When the pandemic has settled down, grab all your family and friends for the party of the century. <\/span><\/p>\n
3. Get Married In Your Backyard—With Pets As Witnesses<\/span><\/h2>\n
Okay, you do actually need a human witness, but being at home means you get to celebrate with all of your pets—every single one. Since you’re at home, you might as well throw<\/span> the ultimate backyard wedding<\/span><\/a> in your very own backyard. <\/span><\/p>\n
We’re suckers for an intimate wedding and obviously a pup-of-honor. Check out this <\/span>East Texas backyard wedding<\/span><\/a> and this <\/span>backyard wedding in Manitoba<\/span><\/a> to get inspired by other real backyard weddings. <\/span><\/p>\n
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\nphoto by Autumn Nicole Photography<\/a><\/p>\n
4. Host A Microwedding With Social Distancing And Matching Masks<\/span><\/h2>\n
If your heart is set on throwing a wedding, do it safely. Consider a microwedding with less people, social distancing, and an outdoor ceremony. Every country and state is different, so check group sizes for weddings in your local area—<\/span>and these national recommendations<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n
Not sure where to start? We’ve got guides to <\/span>help you host a microwedding <\/span><\/a>and figure out <\/span>how to trim your guest list<\/span><\/a>. You can also send your guests a custom wedding mask or provide them when they arrive. Some masks can be worn over N-95s, which is a big plus to keep guests extra safe! <\/span><\/p>\n
SHOP WEDDING MASKS<\/span><\/h3>\n
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