This story was originally published on July 27, 2020, and last updated on February 2, 2022.
A COVID safety policy for a wedding is an extremely unsexy thing to create, but I developed this exercise because countless couples have told me it helped them plan a wedding that brought them joy. Why? Because if the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that it’s much easier to feel joy when we also feel safe.
As you review the below, please remember that this is not legal or medical advice. Please always review what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently advises as well as what the county and state regulations are for both where you live and where you’re planning to host a wedding.
Use the following template to establish what is legal and what is safe for your wedding.
What a COVID-19 safety policy for a wedding looks like
This is my take. I made the template a Google Doc so you can download and adapt accordingly.
Once you’ve made your policy, tell people. Here are free templates to help talk to your GUESTS. Here are free templates to help talk to your VENDORS.
For more COVID-19 wedding planning resources, please check out this article.
Thank you for (still) prioritizing health, safety, and joy as you plan your wedding. Not easy! (Still) very important!