Would you go to a summer wedding this year?

We will hopefully be attending our son-in-law's sister's wedding in August. This poor couple had their wedding planned for May 2020 and postponed to May 2021 but had to put it back even further until August. They are so looking forward to spending their special day with family and friends it would be so disappointing for them if guests declined for no valid reason. I'm really looking forward to the occasion.

Definitely go (unless the Indian variant causes another lockdown, in which case the decision will be taken from you). Have a lovely time - another step to normality whatever that is!).

I most definitely would.

A chance to go to anything social would be a treat for me.

How lucky you are to have been invited.

Janejudge that made me giggle.
Definitely go to wedding.

Just let them know in plenty of time if you decide not to go.

Two years ago we were invited to a lovely summer wedding, family but not close, early afternoon, with afternoon tea, but with hot food and dancing a lot later.

Since there were 2 other close family couples like dh and me, i.e. fairly oldies who weren’t bothered about dancing with probably very loud music, and particularly since we were all staying in the same hotel, we apologised in advance for the fact that we wouldn’t be staying for the later events (so they didn’t have to pay for us) and enjoyed a very nice restaurant meal together. Also it happened to be our sapphire anniversary. ?

The young couple were lovely, but I honestly don’t think they cared a hoot whether we stayed on or not - there were plenty of their much younger friends there.

Get yourselves off and have some fun. We’ve booked a weekend away on 17?Sept with three other couples if things change and the Indian variant not Covid alters things which very easily could do. There’s a cancellation clause so no problems. Have fun

If you have had both jabs you will never be any better protected. This is probably as good as it gets and the results have been fantastic. Wasn’t that what we were all waiting for? I understand anxiety but if you feel ready 3 months later it will be too late. I would celebrate with the happy couple, it’s time for good news.

When do you need to reply? If September wedding imagine a few weeks yet. If a meal is involved these can be very expensive for the couple if you wait to decide on the day to stay or not. If you have any concerns later on then perhaps you wouldn't relax at the event and enjoy it.

Sorry meant the Indian variant Covid infection. You can always cancel if you feel concerned but hoping things will be ok. Can’t wait to get to see my family not seen for two years at other side of the world as well

My niece is getting married in July and we plan on going to the wedding. We’re really looking forward to what should be a lovely couple of days.

We are going to two weddings in July!! Well hopefully we are, as long as the Indian variant doesn’t put a stop to it. Go and enjoy yourselves, just no lip kissing anybody x

Now that home tests are widely available maybe the bride/ groom will ask that people do a test the day before. That’s what we are doing at any family get togethers.

I'd say it depends where the wedding is. The last wedding I attended was my son's wedding in Rio de Janeiro. This was five years ago! Well before covid. Couldn't do it now. I'm just glad my son, his wife and family are now living in England.

I would go. We have missed out on too much. If yare vaccinated and don't hug everyone you should be OK.

I understand that some people are reluctant to attend larger gatherings especially if you have been shielding but life has to return to some normality. I believe we are going to have to learn to live with Covid, I have had both vaccinations now. My views are possibly different as I have been in Hospital (not Covid related) & have been attending my GP Surgery daily. At the beginning of March I had to shield as the guidelines changed......nothing changed in my life.

I would personally accept the invitation but if you have any doubts then turn the invitation down now.

I take all necessary precautions but refuse to be frightened into a permanent state of fear

Definitely go - great for your mental health.

Honestly I’m not sure whether I would go or not but would make a decision and stick to it. It is very unfair on the happy couple to have accepted then not go at the last minute barring unexpected and exceptional circumstances.

What’s the point of having the vaccines if people still don’t do anything?

We are all suffering from lack of confidence owing to the strange lives we’ve been living because of COVID. Go to the wedding and enjoy yourselves.

I'd go.

I would go and have a lovely time. What fun it would be to dress up for a special occasion. If you have had both your vaccinations you will be at incredibly low risk and most people there will have had at least their first dose by then, if not both.

Not a chance.

I would go to wedding but say will not be attending the evening reception that gives them chance to invite someone else for evening .

If you have been vaccinated then Yes go.There is no rule that says you have to stay into the evening as once the cake is cut and speeches over, what else is there.?

NotSpaghetti

I wouldn't go.
I think we are opening up too rapidly.
My daughter wants an "important birthday" do this summer and I won't go to that if she decides to go ahead.

If it was a tiny do in a big church or outdoors, I'd probably consider it, but given that you are unrelated I'm guessing this will be too big for me.

This is how I feel, too. Stay on the side of being safe and healthy.