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I don't think I would ask people to take a survey - but putting an insert in about what precautions you're taking and offerings you have (sanitizer and masks) might help put some people at ease and help with a better turnout. I'm sure you can find some suggestions online or on Pinterest with so many people being in the same boat and looking for solutions.

As far as a memorial table, we are going with the memorial board which will be near our guest book and card box table.

(this was the first go at it, I've changed out the paper for card stock and added some flower and heart clip art, plus there are 3 pictures missing from the above, which really fills it in)

I don't have anything to add for the first 3 questions, but for your 4th question, those are all great precautions! I think the only one I would maybe add is to limit the number of people per table, space out the reception tables a little more, and also maybe space out seating for the ceremony? Otherwise, sounds like you've got good precautions in place and are doing all the right things!

1. My dad and i were discussing the upcoming wedding of mine and he suggested sending out some sort of survey asking people about any recent travel, so I could publish the results of the survey to our guests so they can be made aware of what they're looking at if they decide to go. How should I got about doing this?

- i feel like this shouldn't be published. i think that is a commendable idea though to want to give as much info to guests as you can to help them make a more informed decision but i don't really find it necessary.

2. Any brides who AREN'T postponing this year including inserts about COVID in the invites?

- my best friend didn't include it in hers but i think that's not a bad idea to.

3. Can Brides who have or are planning to have a remembrance table for passed away loved ones show me how you did it?

- didn't have one at mine but i've seen a lot of people have various photo frames of the loved ones on a table.

4. I know adults are adults and can make their own choices, but what are some ways you guys are trying to do to be smart about the wedding and COVID. I am already going to have people wear masks, and have masks available, along with hand sanitizer, etc.

- there's been a couple of posts regarding this method of social distancing, i think my best friend is doing this one: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/social-distancing-wristbands/b6a9778e68d54f65.html

1) If your wedding is in October, then recent travel would be irrelevant. Does he mean to send one out closer to the event date? How would sending out the results look? "dear guests, 25 people attending the wedding have recently travelled... please use this information to decide if you feel its safe"? That's a tough one.

2) I included a COVID insert into the invitation basically saying we would keep everyone updated if any changes were made (we ended up cancelling).

3) I don't have one sorry!

4) We have cancelled our big event but are still having a small ceremony and sent an email to our guests listing the ways the venue is taking precautions. We also mentioned that although we would love to hug everyone in thanks for attending, that we must adhere to distancing guidelines.

1. If you have a wedding website you can add surveys to it - I believe it lets you share the results automatically. I haven't tried it out.

2. My FH and I have essential jobs as do most of our family / guests - they know the risks so we're not adding anything extra to our inserts.

3. We haven't talked about this, so not sure if or how we will do this.

4. We are having a destination wedding and instead of favors we are giving all our guests welcome bags - the bags will include essentials such as hand sanitizer, tylenol, sunscreen, facemasks (we opted to add this and have them customized), k-cups for their hotel rooms, water and snacks.

Hi Abi!

I got some COVID cards printed last week to include with our invitations (will be sending in 2-3 weeks) and also have a COVID page on our Wedding Website. If our wedding does happen as scheduled (09.19.20), we will be providing masks for guests. Also, since we are having a 40-50 people wedding, our venue will be putting less people per tables (spacing the out more). They will be using (really nice looking) disposable glasses/cutlery/plates as well. We will do our best to ensure the safety of the guests that do want to come. We will also be streaming our ceremony and first dance online for those who would still want to be part of our day but don't feel comfortable being at the wedding.

1. I don't think you need to do this. You could just let everyone know on your wedding website what precautions will be in place so that they know what to expect at your wedding. I think putting this out there will help people feel at ease.

2. My friend who is moving forward with her wedding in September included a little blurb on the details card about monitoring Covid and letting everyone know that she will share updates on the website if anything changes.

3. I'm going to do something like this: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/50172983337661703/

4. We postponed our wedding, so I don't have anything to share for this one.

1. I think that is unnecessary. I wouldn't be comfortable having to disclose the places I have gone within the last however many days/months. I also if a guest isn't comfortable attending I don't think a survey will change their mind.
2. I'm already married, but I don't think an insert is necessary. I think it is common sense that you are monitoring the situation and taking precautions. If you really want to include something about the precautions you are taking, I would include it on your wedding website.
3. We didn't have a rememberance table, but I've included some cute ideas below. 4. Glad you're taking precautions.

I don’t agree with surveying people about their travel. Honestly I feel like that could possibly cause more fear than informed choices.


However, having an insert about the precautions that will be taken at tour wedding and reception is a great idea to help give peace of mind to guests.

For the remembrance table, we talked about having framed pictures of our family members that passed away(mostly mine) and would put it around a sign that says something like we knew you'd be here today if heaven wasn't so far away. With some candles around it.

I agree with others about not doing the survey.
I didn’t have a rememberance table. I like the idea of one, I just don’t personally like the look of them. I had things that represented my lost family members in the wedding.
My great grandmothers brooch on my bouquet My great grandfathers Pinocchio at the barMy grandfathers race program on the gift table. I also presented my grandmother a rose during the anniversary dance since her and my grandfather would have been the “winner”

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This is great thank you!!

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Love this! Is this off Etsy?

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Love these ideas! Thanks!

Thank you all! The survey idea, was just so that guests coming could have an idea of what they would be around to take a little stress off worrying. But I see everyone's points and will not be doing that! These are great answers and so helpful.

View Quoted Comment Thank you! I used Vistaprint for everything when it comes to the invitations. I took advantage of a 50% off sale back in Feb and got everything I needed. They gave me a 20% coupon that I used for the COVID cards.
I used one of their templates and added my flowers to it 😊

2. I included a little insert about COVID-19 with my invites. I was already going to have a details slip so just added that in and stated we will be taking the necessary precautions and understanding if guests feel uncomfortable with attending. I'll insert our rough draft but unfortunately don't have the final slip. It wasn't too different though.


3. We will be doing a picture frame with all of our loved ones pictures posted and have some kind of sign next to it like the "wish you were here" ones.

4. I think you're already on the right track for this one! I've seen on a bridal Facebook group I'm apart of that they have the different colored bracelets so people can see who are comfortable with what. I'll probably be doing something like that if it gets worse in my area.

Our venue had some shelves in the cocktail/entry area, and we put up family photos there, for our remembrance wall.

I think an insert would be better than a survey, and people will judge how safe they feel from there.

Masks, sanitizer, keeping the tables far apart and sorted by family/housing group, changing the entertainment to games instead of dancing... all of these would probably make people feel better. And if you're outside, that's even better.