Pennsylvania Bride Magazine - Winter/Spring 2022

Sequel Weddings the second chance

Some 2020 couples are opting to do it again this year with an extended guest list. We predict that these will be largerscale events focused on celebrating their love with loved ones who couldn’t attend this year. We’ve even heard of couples saving some wedding elements and traditions, such as writing their own vows or doing the first dance, for the second wedding to make it more special. So sweet!

First introduced by in 2019, Sequel Weddings have recently gained more traction as a creative way to keep wedding plans intact due to COVID-19 related interruptions. A new perspective on your big day could lead to two unforgettable celebrations. If you were planning a mid2020 celebration, this out-of-the-box idea means that your wedding day becomes a matter of how rather than if!

Hosting a sequel wedding allows you to keep your original wedding date but first have a small ceremony with your closest friends and family. Then, follow it up by hosting a larger reception once restrictions start to ease. This way you can still legally tie the knot on the date of your choice and include everyone in the big party later.