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Samantha
Devoted July 2020

covid Disclaimer?

Samantha, on July 7, 2020 at 3:09 PM

Posted in Planning 24

So, my wedding is this coming Saturday and, unfortunately, a little over a week ago, four of my FH's family members were diagnosed with COVID. We were only in contact with two of them so we got tested and so did my parents since they were there, too. We're all negative and my FH's family members who...

So, my wedding is this coming Saturday and, unfortunately, a little over a week ago, four of my FH's family members were diagnosed with COVID. We were only in contact with two of them so we got tested and so did my parents since they were there, too. We're all negative and my FH's family members who had it are cleared by the health department to come out of quarantine after tomorrow (so the 9th and beyond). Today my aunt texts me and tells me that she isn't coming to the wedding now because she's worried. I replied back saying that I understand and hopefully we'll all get together next year (she already drove here [Ohio] from Virginia and has been staying with my grandparents - mind you, she left her kids with my grandparents for a week so her and her husband could go on vacation together and now they're spending the current week there with my grandparents and their kids). But then she texted me again asking me if I told all of our guests that some of my FH's family members had it. We've told a few people, including those who are at higher risk, but we didn't make a public announcement. I feel like it's not anyone's business and we were tested and are fine. I also feel like you're knowingly taking a risk when you attend any event or go out in public? Right? Our venue is going to do all that they can do to make sure that people stay safe but I just don't have the time or energy to call everyone and it's too late to send out letters? I thought about posting a risk statement on our website and on the boards where people find their seats. What do you guys think?

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  • Katie
    Expert January 2021
    Katie ·
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    Well, I truly truly hope that your wedding does not become a news story of an event where 60 guests left with Covid. Wishing you the best.
  • Jennifer
    VIP August 2021
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    Agree with the others. You have to tell your guests. It is irresponsible for you not to.

  • Hanna
    VIP June 2019
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    I really hope that you take this seriously and provide a disclaimer to all of your guests, whether through a phone call or an update on your wedding website. If I attended a wedding without being told that the bride and grooms were in contact with Covid positive people just a few weeks ago without knowing, furious does not even begin to describe what I would feel...Will these Covid positive relatives be attending the wedding as well (even though they will have quarantined for 2 weeks)? I would hate for your wedding to be THAT next news story of everyone getting infected.

  • Annika
    Expert November 2020
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    I would definetley notify your guest, as well as yourself and your guests wear masks. I know it's not fun but even though you tested negative you were VERY recently exposed and it would be horrible if you or your guests came down with it after the wedding and possibly cause an outbreak in your family. There is a lot of uncertainty with this virus and you should treat yourself as if you already have it, keep quarantined and wear masks. Please be safe.

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