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6 months ppregnant during our Covid wedding in 3 weeks

Julia, on July 6, 2020 at 6:14 PM Posted in Community Conversations 1 4

Hey brides, so like many of you, we originally had planned to have our wedding with 85 or so people, full reception, the whole 9 yards. We are luckily still able to hold our wedding, but it will be a very modified version. We now are having 25-30 guests and there will only be an indoor formal dinner. Much shorter event with no cocktail hour, no dancing, etc. I am cool with this and have accepted it. However, I am not starting to feel concerned (don't ask why now all of a sudden I am, damn hormones!) about me being 6 months for our 7/26/20 wedding in New York (no where near NYC). I am just nervous that I am putting my baby in unnecessary danger. We also have best friends who are flying in from Florida and I know that is currently a hotspot--ugh.

So the ceremony is outside. Pictures will be outside and that will be the closest I get to people without a mask on--but no hugging or kissing. Then the dinner will be inside, in a small private room and people will be spaced apart, about 7-10 people to a table (only 4 tables). I'll make sure to have my mask on when going around to talk to everyone. So it's not like we haven't thought this through...

Let me add that I am not one to be a worrier like THAT. I have been pretty chill about everything. I, of course, wear my mask when out in public, wash my hands, use hand sanitizer constantly, etc. But I have been living my life since we are now about to enter phase 4 in our area of NY. I go to the grocery store when I need to, we've been out to eat, gone to chiropractor, gotten massages, nails done, seen a few friends--All while being careful, but still, haven't been around a group more than 15.

So are these just my hormones? Are there any other pregnant brides who are worried at all? I know at the end of the day we have to decide if the risk is worth the benefit and no one can decide that be me and my fiancé. And that there is risk in anything and the likelihood of something happening to me and my baby is very slim to none. But still, I don't know. Just venting I guess. Would love some feedback Smiley heart

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Latest activity by Lynnie, on July 8, 2020 at 12:54 PM
  • Michelle
    Expert May 2021
    Michelle ·
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    Congratulations on the wedding and your baby! That is a difficult situation. While reading your post, I noticed the amount you are relying on your mask to protect you. I felt the need to confirm what kind of mask you are using. There are masks that protect you and others and then ones that don’t protect the person wearing it. If I was in your shoes, I think I would either wear a proper fitted N-95 mask or postpone. Also keep in mind the eyes are also a spot that covid can get into. I have not heard or read anything on pregnancy and covid, but if you have any auto immune issues, I would not risk exposure. I send you all my happy thoughts 💕 wishing you a safe and wonderful wedding!

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  • Erin
    Expert August 2020
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    Don’t do anything you don’t feel comfortable with. I would require masks just to make sure you and your guests felt safe.
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    Super August 2020
    Alex ·
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    FYI people cannot travel from Florida to NY without quarantining for 14 days at the moment.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    Hi Julia! I understand your concerns! Smiley heart Is there an outdoor dinner set-up you could do? Anything you can do to space people out, minimize total event length, and stay outside helps!

    I'd also try to talk to your Florida friends about their travel plans with current guidelines! As a personal example, my husband and I are trying to space out visiting our parents so that we have minimal social interaction for 2 weeks before we see them. Obviously anything your friends can be to minimize their exposure leading up to your wedding will help!

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