Dear friends and family,

Petra and I have spent the last three weeks discussing and deliberating about the how the Coronavirus situation might develop – along with help from some people with specialist knowledge in the area.

For many guests – whether important friends, witnesses, or family members – it would currently be impossible to come to the wedding in Vienna. Even for those who could attend, they would likely have to be quarantined when they return to their home country. For our Israeli guests, for example, they would currently have to stay in quarantine for 14 days.

We want to celebrate with as many of our dear friends and relatives as possible, but now that no longer seems feasible. Petra and I will bear the consequences of not celebrating on 2 November 2020 – as well as those who have already booked flights and trains. Celebrating now, with the risk of infection, does not seem justifiable, as it places our friends and family members at undue risk, as well as their friends and families too. There can always be personal reasons for not being able to go to a wedding – but now it is a global reason. We will have to postpone the wedding until May / June 2021, with a confirmed date coming in the next few days.

My circle of friends and guests is a very international group – so we will take the responsibility now and postpone the wedding. Imagine a situation with a sneezing priest and everyone running out of the church.

Nonetheless, on May 1st, we will set up the Maypole as a commitment to the original symbol of love and life. Whoever would like to come are welcome.

In your face, Corona!

Korbinian & Petra

Dear invited wedding guests!

Imagine a wedding and no one is going to attend.



This has been exactly our concern for the last few days. Korbinian’s groomsmen from Israel are stuck and would have to be quarantined when they got home. It also affects the people who wanted to read in the fair – simply, our very good friends.

Our huge family is spread all over the world, and of course, we have had worried guests and cancellations every day due to the risk of the Coronavirus. The flower girls (again the flower girls !!!) are in Italy and are very sad to not be able to attend. We naturally feel the same. Half of the guests will be coming from far away.

We will probably be kicking ourselves on May 2nd, because all this could be over, and everything would be fine. But I would wish for a cheerful mood during the wedding: nervous anticipation whether the dress fits or whether the hairstyle holds, and not uncertainty whether you can come and then considerations whether the person seated next to you is blowing their nose or sniffing. And then imagine the pastor has to sneeze! 🤦🏼‍♀

In short: on May 2, 2020 there will be no wedding.

It is a well-known fact that postponement is not the same as canceled – we are currently evaluating possible dates and will let you know.

All those who are close by, or who have already booked flights / trains and would like to / can come, are invited to a garden party on May 1st. We will put up the Maypole – for life, love and health. In your face, Corona!

Best regards,

Petra & Korbinian

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