Vaccine required?

Someone’s medical history is none of my business so I would not retract anyone’s invite over it. If you require everyone to be vaccinated would you just take their word if they said yes it would you require them to show proof? Again, their medical history is no one else’s business. To each their own as everyone has their own opinions on this situation.

I agree with Hayley, I won't uninvite guests from coming to my wedding if they haven't gotten the vaccine. How would we verify this? Wouldn't it be considered rude if we forced our guest to show us proof of them getting the vaccine? Seems a bit harsh.

I can tell you right now that if a vaccine comes out in the next year in the US, I will absolutely not be getting it. The earliest a vaccine has ever been produced is 4 years. 1 year is not enough time to study the effects of a vaccine. I would rather take my chances with corona then find out down the road a vaccine gave me cancer or the inability to have children. I fully support and push vaccinations, I believed they are important. I believe thorough research and testing is even more important though.

No. I wouldn’t uninvite my guests (period) unless it was due to capacity guidelines. If I’m currently planning a wedding and inviting guests while there isn’t a vaccine, I wouldn’t make such drastic moves just because there is a vaccine. Personally, I also wouldn’t take a brand new vaccine myself and wouldn’t force that on my guests either. Just for entry into my wedding??? I mean... I think my wedding is going to be a fab event. But it’s not on a pedestal of that nature where guests must present their medical records before entering.

View Quoted Comment Actually, I work in research and vaccination research. It's usually 18 months to develop a vaccine through clinical trials. But many countries have put this on their radar, pausing other research so that they can focus. It's not unlikely that we'll see a good one in the next 6 months. It's way less complicated than other kinds of medication.

View Quoted Comment And coronavirus causes horrible long term effects. Close to 4/5 of people who contract it, even if they're asymptomatic or have a mild case has long term cardiovascular detriments. It's been shown to affect many organs. It's nothing like the flu

Thanks for replies everyone! Interesting stuff! The other side was saying they must do what they can to protect their vulnerable guests. It had me thinking about my wedding next yesr.

View Quoted Comment Is it fair to assume the base of the vaccine will be the same as other known safe vaccines? And that the antigens are what will be "new" or manipulated

View Quoted Comment I mean if they produce a vaccine they believe actually works in 6 months, then go for it. I don’t believe it’s less complicated, they still know very little about the virus itself. Scientist have given the okay on many things in the past that have resulted in some terrible side effects. The mumps vaccine took 4 years. I’m well aware we are more advanced today, but 18 months isn’t enough time for me. Like I said I won’t be getting the vaccine, nor would I expect my loved ones too. I’m not judging someone for choosing to get it though.

There are federal privacy laws that protect people's medical history and they are no one's business.


There is no guarantee that a vaccine is even in the works and it takes a long time to get remotely close to being approved for widespread use. With the current political climate in charge of federal medical/science organizations, that will be a long time coming even with the best of intentions.
I think if people want to stay home for their own safety and peace of mind, that should be respected. And it is pretty extreme to uninvite someone or get angry by their choice to prioritize their health over a party.

View Quoted Comment I’m not telling you what to chose for yourself. So just stop. I’m an adult, I’m making decisions for myself. I have that freedom of choice. I never said that COVID was like the flu, or that it wasn’t possibly dangerous. I said I would rather take my chance with it rather than a vaccine that we can’t even study long term effects on. I’m responsible, I wear a mask when needed, wash my hands, and socially distance. If the vaccine is thoroughly tested, maybe 3 years from now I will get it. I was answering the OP question, by saying I wouldn’t take my chances with the vaccine, nor would I ask my guest to.

Yea I wouldn’t Uninvite them either

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My understanding is that one vaccine at least (the Oxford University vaccine) was already in development as a possibility vaccine base for SARS and MERS, so they were able to pivot their research to Covid very quickly. They were already a fair way down the track which is why it’s happening so fast.

I would not care whether guests got a vaccine or not.

View Quoted Comment I wasn't trying to tell you what to do. A lot of people don't know about the long-term effects of the virus. I apologize for offending you.


I would also never ask a guest to get a vaccine for a wedding

No, I would not to do this. I would also not get the vaccine either way, I have had horrible reactions to flu shots where my throat started to close up on me. So there is no way I will get this vaccine until there is a lot more research and development. Besides this is also protected by HIPAA laws.

No, I would not ask them to get the vaccine or uninvite them if they didn't. Sounds a bit controlling to me

I would be shocked if a bride thought she could dictate who comes by what vaccines they have. No one prior to COVID asks if a guest has a flu shot, mumps/measles/rubella/polio/tetanus/hep A vaccine/shot so they shouldn't ask about a COVID vaccine. That would be crazy if a bride/groom tried to dictate that for their guests lol!

Nope, I wouldn't. Instead, I would just make sure everyone invited knows to stay home if they aren't feeling well or if they feel uncomfortable. Who knows what things will be like next October for mine though!

Imagine having the balls to demand to know someone's medical history and health choices so you can decide if they'll be allowed to attend YOUR wedding...