We get it: You’ve envisioned your wedding day since childhood. The desire to publicly celebrate your love is completely valid, and everyone deserves their dream wedding. However, hosting a large celebration during a global pandemic that might transform your joyous occasion into a tragic affair? That’s incredibly selfish, and you shouldn’t seek praise for your relationship when it endangers lives.
Consider what typically makes a wedding day a “disaster.” Sure, a bird might poop on your dress, or it could rain cats and dogs, or perhaps a candle could ignite a mishap. Under normal circumstances, those would be tough breaks. But today, let’s discuss what truly defines a disastrous wedding in these unprecedented times: your celebration becoming a COVID-19 superspreader event. Imagine numerous guests falling ill, or worse, people dying due to an event that should have been a moment of joy, not sorrow.
If you think that’s far-fetched, consider a wedding in Maine last August, attended by just 62 people—12 over the state’s gathering limit. This gathering led to 177 infections and eight deaths, affecting not just attendees but also their loved ones. One victim, Clara Simmons, had limited contact with the outside world but contracted COVID from an attendee. The implications of that wedding rippled through the community, forever altering lives.
Dr. Nirav Shah from the Maine CDC likened the spread of the virus to glitter: once it’s out, it’s nearly impossible to contain.
And this isn’t an isolated incident. A wedding in Cutchogue, New York, on October 17th, involving fewer than 100 attendees, also became a superspreader event, resulting in 27 guests and additional staff members contracting COVID, forcing 156 people into quarantine. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo noted that while large gatherings were once the primary concern, smaller events like weddings now pose significant risks.
Just scaling back your guest list or opting for an outdoor setting doesn’t guarantee safety. Remember the infamous White House gathering? It took place outdoors and still resulted in a major outbreak. Temperature checks won’t catch asymptomatic cases, meaning your wedding could unintentionally spread the virus, putting lives at risk.
Think about it from a different angle: How would you want your wedding remembered? As a joyous occasion or a tragic event that caused illness and death? That’s not the legacy you want for your marriage. Your loved ones want to support your union, but they shouldn’t have to risk their health for an event that can wait. If your love isn’t strong enough to endure until it’s safe to gather, perhaps you should reconsider the partnership.
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In summary, while the desire for a dream wedding is understandable, the current pandemic demands serious consideration of the potential consequences. Prioritize the health and safety of your loved ones above all else.