Wedding industry experts predict this fall to be one of the busiest ever for weddings after many couples postponed receptions or their entire wedding in 2020.
According to a survey by The Knot, nearly half of couples, 47%, postponed their reception from 2020 to a later date, and 15% decided to postpone the entire wedding, with the majority setting dates in 2021.
If guests are still nervous to attend amid rising COVID-19 case counts across the country, Dr. Joseph Khabbaza, a pulmonary and critical care physician for the Cleveland Clinic, urges guests to think about their risk tolerance.
“If you are fully vaccinated with a normal immune system, it is very unlikely that you are going to get infected and if you are, you are not likely to get very sick in any capacity,” said Khabbaza.
Doctors encourage potential guests to weigh their feelings of nervousness or anxiousness, consider the location, and how many people are expected to attend.
“It may be one of the first such events you’ve done in a year and a half or so,” Khabbaza said. “I would say just enjoy it and embrace it and try to ignore any noise or insecurities.”
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