Update 2/22/21:

1. Covid is still a thing but thankfully positive cases are declining! Wahoo! Let's keep it that way! Also, I am thankful for everyone who was able to make it through snovid! You are all troopers!! Please let me know if anyone still needs help!

2. I added a 4th case of preparation requests below for those who recently got covid.

3. Please check out the "Things to Do" page for where to get tested if this is your preference. I've tested out all the methods mentioned with my own nose (or mouth) so please let me know if you have any questions!

As rumors of COVID-19 began to emerge over a year ago, the last thing we believed was that we would STILL be dealing with it by March of 2021 (oh how naïve we were!). Since then, we have seen weddings get moved, downsized, or even just cancelled.

As the time came to send out invitations, even with hope of a vaccine on the horizon, we considered all of these options. However, moving the wedding led to the question of when and complications with planning, downsizing seemed impossible to do with family from all over the country, and cancelling seemed like giving up. None of these seemed like the right choice for us.

Instead, we have decided to continue to move forward with our plans, with the complete understanding that this may require some of our close friends and family to opt out of celebrating with us on this special day. While this pains us greatly, we know that, just like we have continually learned throughout this tough year, we can support and love each other from wherever we are.

We graciously ask that those that feel comfortable with the protocol below please follow our requests and join in our celebration. For those that feel at risk or otherwise uncomfortable, we request that you celebrate with us from the safety of your home and know that we feel all of the love and support as we begin our life in marriage.

We are expecting approximately 100 guests at our wedding. We understand this is likely the largest gathering most of our guests will attend in over a year. With this in mind, we request that each guest be mindful of their surroundings prior to attending the wedding and follow one or all of the following options:

1. Quarantine

2. Get tested

3. Get vaccinated (thank you to all of our first responders and essential workers for all of your efforts over the past year!!)

4. I was hoping not to add this but unfortunately this has been a common theme: If you have had covid within the last 3 months and are no longer showing symptoms, you do not need to get tested or isolate (but glad you made it through!)

We understand some of these options may be difficult to follow or you may struggle with the validity of them. We understand and want to respect everyone's opinion. However, we hope you can put aside any political/personal opinions to help us have a successful and safe celebration of our marriage.

The ceremony will be indoors. Upon arrival, you will have the option to wear your own mask or our specially designed wedding mask :) We will have chairs that will be in rows with extra space between rows as well as an ample amount of chairs so groups may socially distance from each other. We ask that guests wear their masks during the entire ceremony. The wedding party will not be wearing masks during the ceremony.

Cocktail hour will be on the patio (weather permitting) or in the corridor. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served by servers walking around. There should be ample space during this time where guests may move around as desired to maintain comfort level.

The reception will be indoors. The tables will be round tables with a maximum of 10 people per table. The tables will be spaced as much as possible. However, we can not guarantee ample space between tables as we chose not to move tables to different rooms. Dinner will be plated and brought to guests after everyone is seated. All servers and vendors will be wearing masks the entire time.

There will be a dance floor! The first dance and parent dances will not include masks. However, we ask that guests wear masks on the dance floor while they cut a rug. Please do not feel obligated to dance if you are not comfortable. If you choose to dance with us from your chair, we only expect to see some great moves!

We understand this event is a risk. We are willing to take that risk because we know we have an incredible support system of friends/family who will do what it takes to make this day special. We eagerly look forward to this event as not only a way to celebrate us, but also a way to celebrate having a time to see many friends/family that we have not been able to see due to the pandemic. We want to thank each and every one of you for being an important part of our lives and being a part of this special day!