The wedding season is on the door, and so is the concern for the guests & loved ones for their safety. As mass vaccination drives are taking place across the country, and situations are a bit in hand, couples have started to plan their longing on-hold weddings. However, that doesn’t mean we let our guards down against Covid-19 and be carefree. Keeping that in mind, couples have to convey, ask, or request this message to their guests.
But, how do you politely ask your guests if they are tested or vaccinated?
Well, the trick is in being mindful of the situation one might have for not being vaccinated or tested. Here’s the guide that will hold your hands and walk you through difficult questions easily!
This guide will help you to be conscious of your thoughts and tongue, taking the right measures to put front the concerns in an amiable manner. And we ensure, if you follow these, you’ll not find yourselves trapped in awkward moments and stuttered sentences.
Confidently ask your guests if they are fully vaccinated or plan to get before the date
A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the last jab was taken. Therefore, it is completely polite to ask your guests if they are fully vaccinated before you jot down the list of invitees. And if you are extremely concerned about the well-being of your guests and loved ones, it is prerogative to ask for only fully vaccinated people to attend.
However, asking for a receipt or tangible proof can mean demeaning your guest’s presence as it expresses mistrust.
Mention the safety measures on wedding invitations & website
A wedding invitation or a website has all the information for the wedding day. If that is, then why not have a mention of the safety measures on the same?
Mentioning the safety measures on the wedding invites or cards is a great way to communicate the prerequisites before attending the wedding day.
One effective way, and a trend, to procure safety measures is to hire a Health and Safety Officer who will keep a check on the proper management and execution of all the matters related to the health and safety of people at the function. S/he will be the one to ensure social distancing in terms of seating, food management and entertainment and all other health-related matters.
Appeal Non-vaccinated guests for a Test
If there are more elderly or vulnerable people who will be attending your big day then it is necessary you ask them to get tested two days prior to the date, vaccinated or unvaccinated.
Convey this information to your guests as soon as possible for smooth boarding of people on the list.
Just don’t ask them for proof of their test as they enter the gate. There, you have to show mutual trust.
Have a temperature checkpoint at the entrance
A good way to not say anything and check the health condition of an individual is to have temperature checks. Entrances are the point of emergence for any unhealthy person entering the premises. Therefore, various spaces like schools, colleges, malls, cafes & restaurants now have temperature checkpoints. And you can have these checkpoints at your wedding entrance too!
However, ensure that you do the temperature checks for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. And if you find anything unusual you must take necessary precautions with a ready team to handle the situation. Because safety is the topmost priority at this moment!
Avoid pressurizing or appealing for getting vaccinated
Though you will be asking your guests to get vaccinated politely, make sure you don’t press it. Your guests wouldn’t like to be intimidated if they are unvaccinated. Hence, do not put up questions like ‘why’ and ‘when’ that can hurt their sentiments.
Just politely mention in the places of invitations and convey them once politely that is for the betterment of everyone.
Have comfortable and flexible seating arrangements
In these trying times, wedding planners are also trying to make special arrangements considering the social distance to avoid the skittishness people have taken upon.
To make sure the celebrations go smoothly is best to keep the seating arrangements such that guests can be seated with their loved ones, and have less close-knit interactions with other people.
These are the ways how you should put up your concerns and requests to your guests without turning rude or intimidating. And we know you'll make everyone feel welcomed for your Big Day!
