covid Emotions

Rachel, I’m so sorry. We’re been in that boat last summer. I suggest calling guests on your side to make sure they know all of the precautions you’re taking and answer any questions they have. In our experience, the phone calls I made increased our guest list RSVPs to “yes” with the knowledge safety precautions were in place.


If what it’s worth, remember you are joining families as you get married and no matter what side they’re on, all of them are your guests. Think of it as “our” guests, rather than your SO or your side. Hang in there girlie!!! ❤️

I’m sorry you’re feeling this way. Perhaps try reframing it; they are not rejecting you! It’s just a terrible circumstance everyone is in right now and people are just trying to make the best choices. You still have people who love you/your fiancé coming and will have a great time with them. Maybe you can plan a cookout with your family later this summer to be able to see them and celebrate together!

View Quoted Comment 100% agree!! Try not to equate their decision to not attend the wedding to rejection of you or your marriage. It’s not, but I know it still sucks. Hang in there!!

Have you thought about doing virtual for them? I know it must suck about your family doesn’t want to attend, but it is a personal choice. If I had a child that was getting married, I personally wouldn’t miss it for the world, but not everyone feels the same.


It has been interesting to see people that opt out on attending weddings yet have no problems going out to eat every weekend surrounded by strangers and do other activities. You are going to have an amazing day!

I'm in the same boat! Though in my case, it's part of both of our families. I'm actually sadder that most of my friends won't attend, including one of my bridesmaids (she's super high risk and her state has no plans at the moment to vaccinate high risk people - they're just going by age groups, starting with 75+ and working down). I selfishly have no desire to postpone and will definitely be happier with a smaller guest list but it still sucks that my friends won't be able to celebrate me and my marriage the way I was able to celebrate all of them. Just know that you're not the only bride feeling this way! And as others have said, it's not a rejection of you or your relationship, but just a really crappy situation that we're all in.