{"id":49959,"date":"2020-06-03T12:23:05","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T16:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=49959"},"modified":"2020-06-03T12:23:05","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T16:23:05","slug":"social-distancing-wedding-ceremony-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning\/social-distancing-wedding-ceremony-guide","title":{"rendered":"How to Have a Social Distancing Wedding Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many couples have spent months, or even years, planning their wedding<\/a>. But with the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic they\u2019re having to change their plans or even postpone their big day. The good news is that many states are slowly starting to reopen stores, hair salons, restaurants, etc. So, having a traditional wedding is still possible\u2014you may just need to adjust your original plans to practice safe social distancing.<\/p>\n

Before you decide to change your plans, check with your vendors on their cancellation policy and be sure that they\u2019re willing to change up your orders. Ask if your officiant is still available because if you want the marriage to be legal you need to have one present. Double check your state laws\u2014most states don\u2019t require the officiant to be there in person. They may be able to legally marry you via Skype or Zoom!<\/p>\n

The most important thing to do is talk to your partner. Gather your thoughts and priorities together. Is the date non-negotiable to you? Is it a deal-breaker to lose the must-have venue or adjust the number of guests that can attend? Try to focus on how your wedding can be now <\/b>instead of how it should have been<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Courtesy: Trent Nelson\/The Salt Lake Tribune\/AP<\/i> & cnn.com<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

If you decide to keep your original wedding date for a special or sentimental reason, here are three ceremony options to keep you and your guests safe:<\/p>\n