covid Policy Insert in Invitations

I would not put anything specific in the invitations, particularly because the policy could change between the time when they go out and when your wedding actually is. I would simply refer them to your wedding website (perhaps saying Covid policies will be on the website) and put your Covid specific policies there. On your website, I would put a note that the policies regarding Covid precautions were subject to change at any time, and that guests should re-check the website the day before the wedding for the most up-to-date information.

Also I would take serious issue with anti-vax guests trying to strongarm your position. Don't be too worried about "being harsh" with guests who have used "choice words" with you because they don't respect your safety boundaries.

I think at this point, everyone (in the US) who is able to and wants to have the vaccine at this point. If people chose not to get it, they’re probably the least likely also to adhere to mask wearing guidelines. While, those who may not be vaccinated because they’re unable (pregnancy, other health reasons) would continue wearing a mask. The website would be the best place to announce you’re following CDC guidelines but if you have some people you already know are going to give you a hard time you can either: have a serious 1:1 talk with them, forget it and understand they may not wear mask or uninvite them.

It seems that you already know who will be unvaccinated. Does your venue have security? On your website, you can put that any unvaccinated guests without masks will be escorted off the premises (if you can enforce this).

Have them check a box on the rsvp card or electronic rsvp if they’ve been vaccinated, have some phrase telling guests that they need to wear a mask if they have not been vaccinated on the invite, and have someone at the door checking names with extra masks.

On the wedding day, what’s your plan for confirming who has been vaccinated? Unless you’re forcing guests to pull out vaccination cards upon entry, it will ultimately come down to the honor system.

Hi Susie! There are several great wording examples you can use in this article:

The COVID-19 Wedding Safety Email You Need to Send Your Guests

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Thanks everyone! We will be doing the honor system, but I wanted to be as up front as possible so that "not knowing" isn't an excuse. Our church's policy is not going to change before our date in August, so we ended up including the following text on an insert:

COVID Precautions

Safety continues to be a priority as we get closer to the big day. We ask that everyone play a role in preventing the spread of infection at our event by respecting the following policies from our venues.

Ceremony: All guests, including children, who have not completed the vaccination series at least two weeks prior to the event will need to wear a mask at all times while inside the church.

Reception: Unvaccinated guests who have received a negative COVID test within a week of the event are permitted to attend without masks. Unvaccinated guests who do not get tested before the event must wear a mask at the reception and may only remove their masks while at their table to eat.

We are happy that each venue's policy will allow all of our friends and family to safely attend our wedding. We appreciate your understanding and help in making our celebration a safe one.

Much Love,