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Expert June 2021

Greeting each guest covid edition* is it still a thing?

on March 24, 2021 at 5:31 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 11

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Hey, before covid came along there was always mention that the couple should make their way along the reception and greet everyone table by table. I wanted to know if that was still the case with covid? Our guest list has been reduced to 46 and my fh and I don’t know if we should go to everyone’s table. If everyone is comfortable with that. Everyone is seated with their households for added safety measures. We are torn between just doing a thank you speech at the end or if we should go table by table but not knowing everyone’s comfort of having us walking around while they’re eating is giving us pause. We don’t want our guests to feel neglected by us but we also don’t want to accidentally make anyone uncomfortable. We will also have our masks on for this for obvious reasons. But I wanted to know if couples who got married during the pandemic cut this part out or still had it. If so how did it go? And when did you make your rounds?if you cut it out, did guests feel hurt or put off or were they happy you did?

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Latest activity by Kari, on March 27, 2021 at 6:43 PM

Legend November 2019
Caytlyn · on March 24, 2021 at 6:10 AM
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You should definitely still greet your guests. If they were uncomfortable, they wouldn’t be there in the first place.
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Master April 2021
Michelle · on March 24, 2021 at 7:24 AM
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Agree-it would appear rude if you didn’t greet your guests. They wood have declined the invite if they didn’t want to be there.
We plan on going to each table to greet our guests after we finish eating.
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VIP August 2020
Katie · on March 24, 2021 at 7:28 AM
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Hi!! We did try to get to all the tables and briefly greet them. We were outdoors so I think that helped. My now husband did a thank you speech as well on behalf of both of us following the toasts and included those who were healthcare workers, military and essential workers to stand as we applauded them. We did skip the receiving line after the ceremony due to covid. We did have a surprise convertible send off after the ceremony and waved to our guests from the car, which was fun (and safe). Hope this helps 💛💛💛
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Devoted February 2021
Jessica · on March 24, 2021 at 7:40 AM
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Absolutely greet your guests. You’re the bride but most importantly the host. It’s part of your job to make sure your guests are enjoying themselves. Plus it’s a preliminary thank you for taking the time and expenses of coming.
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Champion December 2022
Michelle · on March 24, 2021 at 9:26 AM
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Definitely greet your guests or else don't invite them. If they are uncomfortable, they would choose to stay home.
Many brides say they aren't able to greet everyone because there's not enough time but that is because they don't put the effort in to do so. Add an extra hour or two if necessary to the party.
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Master January 2022
SLY · on March 24, 2021 at 9:44 AM
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Like others mentioned, still greet your guests! If they're uncomfortable, then they should have stayed at home lol. I think going table to table during dinner and after you both have eaten, is a great way to make sure you see everyone! That's what FH and I have planned for ours!
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Super December 2020
Anais · on March 24, 2021 at 11:33 AM
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Definitely! We still spoke with all of our guests during our small COVID wedding! Just put a mask on and go talk to them. With some space and a mask, I don’t see why they’d be uncomfortable!
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MK · on March 24, 2021 at 11:40 AM
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The people who aren't comfortable won't come. Definitely greet your guests!
My FH and I are going to sneak off after our first dance to eat together in my bridal suit and plan to come out as our guests are eating and personally greet each of the before sitting down for speeches.
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Legend June 2019
Melle · on March 24, 2021 at 12:30 PM
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If you are in a mask and can stand a bit further away from the table i think that's ok!!!
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Dedicated June 2021
Brittany · on March 25, 2021 at 12:29 AM
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I see you're getting married in June. By then everyone who would like to should have been able to be vaccinated against COVID-19. People who are concerned will probably have chosen to be vaccinated, and you and your fiancé can also choose to be vaccinated in order to reduce your risk of catching and therefore transmitting it. You can also wear masks as you greet everyone.
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Master May 2020
Kari · on March 27, 2021 at 6:43 PM
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If you are masked, approaching the table is no different than their server doing so. I would say its appropriate to greet your guests in this way, but perhaps refrain from hugs.
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