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Covid wedding

Courtney, on March 16, 2021 at 15:06 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 4
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I am really struggling with upcoming decisions that need to be made about my June 12 2021 wedding date. We are getting married at a venue that is considered to be outdoor in Ottawa and current restrictions would allow 100 guests (we are only planning to have 70 cut down from our original 130 list). The venue said that they have covid protocol in place, guest would need to wear a mask when not seated at their tables etc.. while the area where the ceremony would be is transferred to the reception, there would be food stations and drinks available for guests. My concern is that people will be taking their masks off to eat and drink. While you would hope social distancing is maintained I won’t be around to guarantee it. I have been so excited and optimistic for so long so I am just now allowing the covid implications to set it. I’m fine with the bars closing early no dancing etc and still think it would be a great day I’m just curious to discussions other couples are having especially regarding guest safety.

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Latest activity by Vinod, on March 18, 2021 at 18:09
  • Vinod
    Top August 2017 Ontario
    Vinod ·
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    Your guests should be safe and stay to the time set by the venue or leaving sooner at their time since the celebrations aren't held for long now. Setting the reception or Anniversary party can be an option down the road for your guests to enjoy their time and dancing to take place as you want. Considerations are being taking into aspect of what is happening to avoid any more chances /increase of Covid.
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  • Samantha
    Super June 2021 Ontario
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    We have the same wedding date! It's definitely something that's of concern for us too. Our entire day will also be outdoors but we're keeping it to 25 guests maximum and are doing away with the cocktail hour to minimize guests mingling too much. We're also making tables for dinner be separated by families so everyone that will be seated at the same table are within their bubbles as much as possible. I was hoping to have families mixed so they can get to know each other more, but their safety outweighs all that even though half the guests will be fully vaccinated by our date.
    We'll also have extra masks, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting towelettes placed throughout the space and in the bathrooms and at the bar etc. And hopefully people will use their best judgement and be courteous enough to the situation.
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    Thanks so much Christiana! I agree I would hate to have anything happen to anyone who attends! A part of me believes that if everyone follows protocols in place we would be fine but a part of me also doesn’t want to put anyone in unnecessary risk! I really really appreciate your response.
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  • Christiana
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    Safety was a huge consideration for me and my husband when we decided to postpone our reception last year (turns out it would have ultimately been cancelled but we were originally given the option of a 25-50 person reception). Personally I was just not comfortable being responsible for any of my guests potentially contracting covid or spreading it to others as a result of my wedding. I can't even imagine how devastating it would be to know your friends and family became sick or potentially died or spread the virus to someone else who became sick or died because of your wedding.

    That being said, your venue is outdoors (I assume you mean it's actually outdoors and not in an enclosed tent or something) and requires guests to wear masks when they aren't seated. If you group people at tables according to their covid bubbles and all tables are spaced at least 2 metres apart, the risk of transmission is very low. The troubling part you described is in between the ceremony and reception where the venue says they will have food and drink stations - do they just expect the guests to stand around during this time? I wonder if this is even legal - I know in BC people need to be seated at all times unless they're using the bathroom or entering or exiting a restaurant/bar. I would personally scrap that cocktail hour of the wedding entirely if I were in your shoes. You can also make it very clear to guests what the expectations are and let them know if anyone breaks the rules they'll have to leave the wedding. Some people might have an issue with you being really strict but safety is more important than hurt feelings.

    I also think you need to consider what proportion of your guests will be vaccinated by your wedding day. If most of your guests are vaccinated the risk of your wedding being dangerous goes down. You could also cut down your guest list even further to reduce the risk or require that anyone who is eligible to receive a vaccine be vaccinated before attending.

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