Because it is possible to have COVID and test negative (for example, because the virus is in an early incubation stage, or because of exposure subsequent to the test date), we are asking all guests to operate as if contagion is possible at the wedding.

We have scheduled all wedding events to take place outdoors. We ask that guests not congregate indoors during the wedding weekend. (It will be cold outside in the evenings, so please bring a warm coat.)

We ask that all guests wear a quality face covering/mask at all times during wedding activities, except when seated for eating and drinking. We will be seating wedding guests by household during the ceremony and reception. Joe and Miranda will not be wearing face coverings during the ceremony. The officiant and all guests will be placed at least six feet from the chuppah.

We ask that guests try to maintain a 6 foot distance between each other when hanging out. We know this isn’t always possible, which is why we are asking you to stay masked while in public spaces.

We ask that guests frequently wash hands and use provided hand sanitizer.

During COVID there are no safe gatherings, only “safer” gatherings, which is why these guidelines are so important. We know that by practicing these protocols we can reduce the possibility of transmission, and that we cannot eliminate that possibility entirely. We’re grateful to all of you for sharing in that risk. It is a testament to how deeply we are loved that you would choose to take on some risk to join us in this celebration. And, in order to respect the risk we are all taking on, we ask that you stringently adhere to these guidelines while at the wedding to minimize that risk as much as possible.

J&M