Getting Married in the Time of Covid-19
The celebration of love never stops!
Despite the entire world being locked down in quarantine, and many plans postponed or canceled, my family finds a moment to celebrate a momentous event in our lives.
A wedding via live streaming
We are joining the celebration via Facebook live streaming. Tough times call for interesting and creative solutions. The wedding couple will be united by a minister in the presence of just two witnesses, with close family looking on from afar.
We are scattered around the world — Austin, San Francisco, Vancouver, Montana, South Carolina, India, Europe — and yet, via the internet, we can still participate in the ceremony.
A date for next year
Next year — same date, same time — we will all be celebrating in person with everyone assembled together.
There will be music, cake, flowers, and dancing — and most importantly, there will be hugging and kissing. We will not have to keep a distance of 6 feet. We will not fear traveling to see loved ones. We will not live in constant fear of disease and contamination.
An experience that unites us
The world is a crazy place right now, but we are all in this together. It is awe-inspiring to realize that, for the first time, we are all experiencing the same exact thing. Each and every one of us around the globe is dealing with this crisis.
We have all been touched by the pandemic — confined to our homes, facing food shortages, and grappling with myriad emotions: boredom, fear, frustration, and despair. The experience is humbling and uniting at the same time.
A stronger and brighter future
We will survive this surreal moment and we will be stronger because of it.
As I look around me, waving to my neighbors from across the street, reading Facebook posts from friends in Italy and around the world, and staying in touch with my family, I realize there is still so much love left in this world.
A toast to love
There are so many things to be grateful for. Today, I celebrate the fact that I have a new daughter! My first!
Look for the ray of hope in your day.
Let me know what you are grateful for in your lives.
Stay well. Stay healthy… and raise a glass
to toast my son and my new daughter!
Congratulations to your family! 2021 will be a celebration year! Stay healthy!
Love, Heather DeLipski