covid Anxiety - 3 weeks til wedding

I don't have much advice to offer, but will say I am feeling the same exact way. I am way more concerned than my friends or family seem to be, but they are not in our shoes so it is hard for them to relate (but like, seriously, the wedding can not happen without the bride or groom!). It sounds like you are taking all the necessary precautions. Just lay low these next 3 weeks (minimal outings, masks in public spaces) and take care of yourself (good nutrition, lots of vitamin C, plenty of water and sleep, etc.) and everything will be fine.

My husband and I decided to isolate for the 2 weeks leading up to our wedding. He worked 100% from home those weeks even though he was supposed to be in office. We also tested multiple times leading up to the wedding and required everyone to be tested within 2 days of the wedding. Only 6 people who attended our 175 person wedding were not vaccinated (though I wish it would've been mandatory) and luckily no one got sick from the event!

It sounds like you may not be able to work from home. But you can tell friends/family that you won't be going out/having people over/seeing anyone in person until the wedding. It's all about mitigating risks, but there isn't a 100% sure way to not get it. Just do what you can, wear a good mask, limit interactions, wash your hands, etc. If you are seeing people in person ask that they take a home test before seeing you if that makes you feel better

I like what JA said - try to mitigate your risks as best as you can. you can't control what everyone around you does but you can certainly try your best to mitigate the risks you take.

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Yeah - I keep trying to remind myself it probably isn't doing any good for my health to being stressing out. Thanks for your words & good luck to you as well. Trying to remember I've made it this far without COVID and hoping my mitigation strategies continue to be successful!

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Same - we have -I think- 5 unvaccinated guests total - hoping for the same good luck as you with no illness from the event!

I do research and all of our research participants have to take an at home test before coming in, which makes me feel a bit better. I've canceled all my in person stuff that I can (all meetings remote, working from home when I don't have to be in, postponed weekly hang out with friends until post wedding) and for certain shopping outings I can't do delivery for I am going early in the AM/late at night to avoid crowds.

We are nervous too we both got it last month and have decided to stay in for the next 18 days. We were supposed to go to concert this weekend and in the middle of getting dressed for it I decided that I didn’t want to go because I forgot that Covid is still a thing. I didn’t wanna sacrifice the thousands of dollars we spent in planning for a concert. I’m hoping to stay safe until then.

All i can say is you are not alone and hang in there! I was in exactly the same position!



I got married back in February 2022, just following that huge spike from people who got sick at Christmas and New Years. To make matters worse, my boss tested positive the week before my wedding. 😬 Luckily, it all worked out and I didn't get sick. We had 3 guests cancel the weekend beforehand and then 2 guests got sick the day before the wedding and were a no-show (which was a good thing but we missed seeing them).

My husband's mother and grandmother were in attendance at our wedding despite having a compromised immune systems. We provided KN95 masks in our wedding colors and everyone did a good job following the guidelines we set. Almost every single guest was already double vaxed and boosted so we had some comfort there. No COVID cases were reported that I am aware of.

I am in the same boat as you. I am getting married in two weeks. I am having extreme anxiety! So you are not alone!

This is our 4th time trying to get married! Our original date was April 2020 and we changed our date 3 times since then. It has been a roller coaster of stress and emotions and I am so scared of either my Fiance and I getting it or any of the Bridal Party getting it before the wedding and not being able to attend. The fact that there is a surge happening right now is just such bad luck.

We are currently in a soft Quarantine (we decided on 3 weeks) up until the wedding and are not doing anything that isn't necessary for the wedding. Luckily we both got approved to work from home during this time and the only things we are going out to do are essential errands, and wedding appointments. Anyone we have to see we are asking to test and mask before seeing us.

I am very frustrated though because my Bridesmaids are not really taking any precautions at all (found out two of them went to a dance club the other night) and I would be devastated if they weren't able to attend.

Honestly this is all very stressful and I wish none of us after waiting this long had to go through it. The only advice I can really give (after talking to my therapist) is to do whatever you can and then try to let it go. We can not control this situation and other people and all we can do is the best we can for us and know that the people around us will make their own choices. Try to keep your anxiety in check as much as possible, I know I get myself sick when mine gets bad. Get a lot of sleep, get fresh air and take a walk every day, and do a little something nice for yourself that makes you happy everyday that is not wedding related. We will all make it through this!

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Oh man - as stressed/anxious as I feel I'm so grateful to hear from others who are also 'going through it' or went through during the first Omicron surge. Helps me feel less alone in my anxiety! Sending everyone all the best thoughts and successful COVID free weddings - I'm also trying to stay off social media - I don't think its super helpful for me right now to see reports of friends/celebs etc getting COVID right now lol.