Son’s wedding dilemma.

Unless there's a significant rise in cases
I would say Definitely go, but take great care other than for photos, eating etc wear a mask or over head shield
Have a lovely day x

Go - venues take every precaution and, because the number of guests is limited to no more than 30 you can spread out more than the advised distance. Many are asking their guests to wear face masks during the ceremony too - pop a bottle of handgel in your handbag so you can wash your hands, or wear a dainty pair of gloves to match your outfit. I think you will regret it if you do not go along.

You should definitely go make sure everyone knows you can’t hug etc but have a lovely day xx

I shielded for 3 months. Asked by my niece to give her away at her wedding in Kilkenny I pondered. Eventually flew there and had a wonderful 48 hours. The joy on her face because I had made the effort was more than worth it. Her Father and Mother have died and our family are few now so my word to you ?? GO. GO. GO GO

Definitely go. Enjoy his special day. Obey the rules, of course, but don't miss his wedding.

go and have a lovely day .just keep your distance and no hugging ...

Go, go,go!

Definitely go! What's the outfit like?

Bluebellwould. Go, go, go. You will be so sad not to, especially when you see photos.
As everyone else has said, just take proper precautions.
He deserves to have you there & you deserve to be there. Wishing you all the very best.

Go, definitely. Observe all the rules as they are at the time. Personally I wouldn't place much security on nurses being observant of safety measures. Seen too many ignoring them.

Have a fabulous day. Yes, it will be difficult as it is the first without your husband but, you would always regret it if you weren’t to go.

Most mothers cry at weddings so, don”t worry about that, if that is a consideration.

Enjoy it and tell us all about it afterwards.

Please do go and have a lovely time. Your son has been so good he deserves to have a great wedding. Take necessary precautions and enjoy.

I agree with everyone else you must go. Have a lovely time and don't be afraid to wear a mask or face covering at any time even if no-one else is.

This is such an important family day, only you can make the final decision, but if it was me I would definitely go. Put your mask and your hand sanitizer in your new handbag, get your gladrags on and have a fabulous time. You will be sad for a long time if you decide not to go. Happiness is such a tonic. Make the right decision for you!

Get a mask to match your outfit!

Go and have a wonderful time

Have a wonderful day,it will give you terrific memories all winter,best wishes and Good Luck to you and the happy couple.

Go and create happy memories. It sounds like it will be an intimate affair.

I would like to share with you all, this upsetting PM, which I received this morning from a regular poster, after posting on this thread.

The contents of the PM, which the poster hadn't the courage to post publicly on here follows:

This needs to be said.

"My wonderful SIL has explained to his family that he does not want to put me at risk by asking them and although upset, they understand why they can't come." - the writer quoting my post.

I was shocked when I read the above, swiftly followed by disbelief at your accounts of expeditions to the shops days after the wedding. No risk of covid then?

If I were the groom's mother, I would never forgive you for excluding me from my son's wedding. It doesn't say much for him either.

This was my response.

My SIL's parents died a long time ago, so it would be difficult to come to the wedding. I'm sure they were there in spirit!

Most of my SIL's family live in the USA and all their flights were cancelled due to Covid, so there was no chance of them being there anyway

As I have been shielding since 15th March, my family have rigorously followed the guidelines and stayed out of my home. I have had no physical contact with anyone since the middle of March.
In fact no-one has been inside of my home, apart from my daughter and that was only for the first time last week. I was supposed to be in a bubble with my son and granddaughter, but we didn't go ahead with it.
So absolutely no risk of spreading COVID

As for your jibe at my SIL, this is the kind and caring man, who put his life at risk every week and queued along with drug addicts (who would not maintain distancing) to ensure I got my many medications. He is the best thing that ever happened to my daughter

As for my shopping expeditions, I think three visits to a supermarket in over five months, AFTER Shielding ended isn't excessive by anyone's standards! However, I do NOT need your permission to make the best of the time left for me.

FYI, according to the GOVSCOT shielding letter I received, I was allowed out to the shops after the 31st of July.
However, my husband and I only made our first visit to the supermarket in five months a week AFTER the wedding, that was only because my daughter was on honeymoon!

There were only SIX people at the wedding, my husband and I, the bride and groom and my son and future DIL.
My DIL, SIL, Son and future daughter in law, all self isolated prior to the wedding to ensure it could go ahead and to keep me safe.

As time is running out for me, due to my comorbidities, it was my daughter and her husband, who suggested getting married in our garden, rather than wait another year, in case it was too late.
They followed all the Scottish Govt. guidelines to the letter and the local Registrar was happy with all the proceedings

How dare this mean spirited poster suck the joy from what was a wonderful day.
My SIL's family are over the moon that their brother is now married and happier than he has ever been.
My daughter has already booked a venue for next year, so that ALL friends and family can celebrate together, when it is safe to do so.

Life is tough enough for me just now and to attack me like this in a PM, (cowardly manner) , without even knowing my circumstances.

I would like to thank this poster for ruining what was meant to be a lovely day out today, to a quiet part of the coast with my husband, planned by him to lift my very low spirits. ?

Next time, get your facts right. I won't be sinking to the level of naming and shaming you, but you should be ashamed!

go, have a lovely time, distance, wear a mask that matches your outfit!

Marydoll. Name them.

Marydoll, so sorry to read that, what a nasty pm to you, absolutely unbelievable and what a wonderful response from you to that person, I agree with Esspee, name them.

Yes, I would go Bluebellwould, you can take all the recommended precautions.
If you don't you will feel miserable on the day and feel regrets afterwards.

Marydoll, I am shocked that someone would be so underhand, cowardly and vicious.

Oh Marydoll, I don’t know what to say ... how dreadful.
I hope you report the OP to GNHQ for unsolicited, nasty PMs. It’s just bullying and it’s beyond inappropriate.

I am so sorry another GN behaved in this way to you. I loved the details and photos of your DD’s wedding, that you were kind enough to share.
I am also very sorry that this bullying behaviour spoiled the lovely trip your DH had planned.
I know you know there are lots of GNs who only wish you happiness and lovely, comfortable days ? ? (flowers and cake from me) ?