Couples around the country are being forced to make tough decisions as restrictions related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic begin to overlap with the wedding season.

National social distancing guidelines along with state “stay-home” orders are forcing some couples to postpone or cancel their celebrations. While a change in plans shouldn’t cast a shadow on a lifetime of wedded bliss, it is a less-than-ideal way to start.

Busch beer today announced a “small consolation” for couples who have been forced to change their 2020 wedding plans – a chance to win a year’s worth of Busch.

“Wedding season is approaching, and we’ve seen many stories of couples having to adjust and cancel their plans. Busch still wanted to offer these couples a chance for a wedding gift and a reason to celebrate their love regardless of our unprecedented situation,” says Daniel Blake, vice president of Value Brands at Anheuser-Busch.

In 2019, Busch Guy married a couple and presented them with a $25,000 gift card to use toward their wedding expenses. With so many couples forced to adjust to the current situation, the company decided to offer a different gift this year.

“Whether couples ran to city hall to say “I do” or are postponing until another time when they can gather friends and family, the gift of Busch will allow couples to focus on what really matters — each other — and cheers all year long,” the release states.

Couples whose 2020 wedding plans have changed can enter the contest by posting a photo of themselves with a note about how they’ll celebrate instead. Use the hashtags #BuschWeddingGift and #Sweepstakes for a change to win the cash equivalent of two 24-packs of Busch per month for 12 months ($300). The company will choose 250 winners in a random drawing on May 2.

Busch fans not getting married can get involved by tagging someone who was set to tie the knot this year in a post with the hashtags #MyFriendsWedding and #Sweepstakes for a chance to win a t-shirt and coozie. Submissions will be accepted through May 1. The company will choose 50 winners in a random drawing on May 2.

The sweepstakes are open to U.S. residents (except Florida and New York) 21 and older. See official rules at busch.com/wedding-rules.

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