Temperature checks at reception?

It’s your wedding and everyone will have their own opinions. You do what is going to make you less stress and be comfortable for your wedding. Those who are flying in are taking a risk, and plus planes can be full at capacity at times even during this pandemic. Keep that in mind.


For your bridesmaid, that’s tricky. For me, if you go to the a restaurant, shopping centers or other places, do you out yourself in quarantine before going out somewhere the next day?
For me, my wedding is in December 2021. I’m following what the venue expectations are. If the venue staff are wearing masks, my guest will be wearing masks. Have signage on the tables and etc to be mindful of others. If you have an outdoor ceremony and or reception, it’s better with the air flow circulation. At least have everyone wear a mask, and inform your DJ the rules though out the wedding about mask except for eating.
Keep in mind, people attending your wedding should know it’s a risk going to your wedding whether it’s COVID, Flu, or other cold symptoms. Temp checks can do so much but if you put the expectations on your SAVE THE DATES and WEDDING INVITATIONS, at least they know what to expect and can make that decision to attend your wedding. That way people won’t feel offensive and should understand this COVID tat we are all experiencing.
If you’re videography offers online ceremonies, have people watch online they choose not to come. At the end of the day, it’s all about communication.

View Quoted Comment I agree that temperature checks don't do much. People test positive all the time with no symptoms even with following all precautions, and temp checks come out normal. I don't put stock into them. But you do what you feel comfortable with as a host or guest.

Temperature checks is a waste. I work with a couple of people who didn't have a fever at all when they had Coronavirus, the only tell tale sign that they had it was they couldn't taste or smell other than that they said it was like a normal cold. Not everyone with Coronavirus has a the same symptoms. And let's say people spend money on an outfit and trave are you about to turn them away because their temperature is a little high? I'm not saying don't do it I'm not saying do it. I'm saying it just isn't as effective as people want to believe. And with doing a covid test you can get a rapid test, most however you have to dish out a good chunk of money at least in my state you do. My fiance got his results within 20 minutes of the test. That could be the way to go but in order for it to be effective you would need people to get tested right before the wedding, rather its at least a day before or couple of hours before. The reason is because if people go a week or two before the wedding its highly unlikely they are going to quarantine after they test negative till the wedding. And it's an unreasonable request.

But do what you feel is best for you and your family and friends. If you would feel more comfortable doing temperature checks go for it, if you would feel more comfortable having people get tested go for it. If people don't like it they won't attend but I guarantee the important people you really want there will do whatever they need to be there for your special day.


Obviously people still need to wear a mask and we will be in forcing the mask rule. We put that down on our wedding website. We have people who are happy we are in forcing it and people who said that they haven't worn a mask yet and refuse to wear a mask in order to see us get married. I told them if you refuse to wear a mask that's fine but you won't be allowed in the wedding because it will be mandatory. And whoever amongst are family and friends won't go all because they have to wear a mask that's on them not us. We know all the important people that we need at the wedding will do it because they really want to be there for us.

Having temperature checks for a "big" reception seems like nothing but false security, especially if people are traveling interstate for this. Avoiding travel and large gatherings is a fundamental part of containing covid.


Do what you like, but I'd be rolling my eyes as a guest. Are you going to turn someone away after they got on a plane, dressed up, and showed up with a gift?
I think temp checks would only work if you truly took as many covid precautions as possible. Local guests only. Outdoors. Masking. Everyone separated by household. Short duration. Limited guest count.
Covid ruined my wedding, too. I truly sympathize.