As many of you are aware, small businesses across the U.S. have been devastated by the Covid-19 related limitations on gatherings. No industry has been impacted more than hospitality and events. There are 14 small businesses playing a part to make our wedding happen. Our catering coordinator, Toby Karlyn, provides a sense of the scale of the impact on events businesses. She says, "everyone associated with our industry has seen their bookings cancelled. Absolutely nothing on the calendar for 4 and a half months or more. Our staff has all been affected with layoffs or furloughs of sales people, chefs, stewards, waitstaff and bartenders." In support of these businesses, we encourage guests to donate to our vendor support fund in lieu of "traditional" cash gifts to the bride and groom. Funds will be distributed to our wedding vendors that are most in need of financial relief during this period.