Here in missouri we do have guidelines of masks but it also depends on where…st. Charles missouri you no longer are required to unless entering a restaurant…st. Louis you still have to wear a mask in gas stations public places and at gatherings unless guarenteed social distanced unless at a park its up to each person. I live in st. Louis missouri and wear a mask when we go out to the store, gas station, even to family birthdays
That sounds like heaven… I’m in ohio where there is a mask mandate
Yes I would im not letting this virus stop me from doing anything.
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Masks don’t work. Live your life.
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I would go to enjoy being able to socialize and interact with people and have my kids have friends to play with
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Depends on where in Missouri mask are not required its a choice.
We went to a wedding last summer. Less than 125 people. It was worth it for us to go but you have to do what’s right. We also didn’t have to bring our kiddo and aren’t at higher risk for Covid.
Yep, wear a mask if you wish and keep hands clean .
Wed go to the wedding. My grandmother and my husbands moms are diabetes and my husbands mom is diabetic type 2 also and they had covid are fine after its over with and they said they’d go also. If its meant to be sick than there’s nothing that can stop it and there’s no reason to live in fear.
Citing that the health of your family is a major concern, it’s completely at your discretion. I would just respectfully decline and send a nice gift from the registry. Not going may feel bad but if your family gets sick or worse…The pandemic isn’t over yet…You have every right to be cautious! 
I’d go. This virus is going to do what it is going to do and take who it is going to take. What if it was the last chance you had to see someone at the wedding before they get it? (God forbid!)
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Do what you feels right ! Ild hate to push my thoughts and feelings of the virus onto you and then you get COVID and one of your close ones die or never really recover from the virus.
When covid first happened, I went several months without seeing my dad. I work in a health clinic and he was older, so I didn’t want to risk him getting sick. Finally, a few months into this covid nonsense, we both said screw it. Thank God we did because he passed away in January - not covid related. I realized then that it’s important to be cautious but it’s also important to live your life. You only get one. When it’s your time, it’s your time and there’s nothing anyone can do about it.
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Live your life. Don’t let a virus control you!
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Just wear your masks. They’re going to protect you.
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Yeah. My wedding was last July. Only one person wore a mask, and nobody got sick. Don’t be afraid to live your life
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Do what makes you most comfortable. Don’t listen to other people because then you could potentially regret whatever decision you come to. It’s your life and your family. Do what you feel is best.
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I would go. Your life doesn’t revolve around a virus that some convinced you it’s the Death walking. It’s truly not. If you feel more comfortable wear masks and keep your distance.
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I would not to ANY social gathering outside my household. And ppl who r having them r foolish. Cases r rising 10-20% in 15 states. MO is one. The variant is out there 70% MORE contagious and easier to get. Unless everyone there is fully vaccinated it would b a very risky plce to b. Even then no guarantees. Covid is far from and events like this r keeping it around. Paris and italy r back in full lockdown. An example of what we can b in a few wks if ppl arent careful. Where do think we got to begin with? Yes from Europe. Id love to go out but i will stay in as long as it takes to keep this thing from getting back like dec and jan.
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I went to a wedding a few weeks ago. Practiced social distancing, wore my mask, and had my hand sanitizer on me. My family and I are still good and everyone from the wedding is still good. Don’t let anyone else dictate your life for you. You will have those that will support you going to it and those that won’t. Just as long as you feel it is that important to you and you are taking the steps you need to keep yourself, your family, and others safe, that is all that matters. People can live in fear or keep on living safely. But I know one thing about me, I am not having a virus or people that will shame me dictate MY life. I will take all precautions neccesary.
So you go have fun at that wedding! 
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Politely decline.why risk it?a day of fun?nope.i know way to many parties ans gatherings and the one over 20 people got covid.
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I’m attending one in October. And it’s expected to be about 175 people. The bridal shower in July is expected to be about 80 women.
I mean all the cons you have listed, your pretty much already saying you do not need to go…
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Do you work outside of your home? Does your husband work outside the home? Are you having all of your groceries and every single purchase delivered to your home since last January?!! You see where I’m going with this. I wore my masks, washed my hands, used sanitizer, social distanced…Guess what?!? I still got Covid and thankfully, my husband and daughter did not. You can only do so much. You do whatever makes you comfortable, but Covid is here to stay.
I would as people need to start living again
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Go… Don’t let a virus control your life
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I was in the same position in January and we decided not to go.
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I’d go… but it’s up to you. 
You answered your own question love. You aren’t sure your comfortable, hubs in the high risk group, you seem uncomfortable with no mask or social distancing based in your questions…so your own answer is no, not worth it.
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If these people are your true friends, they will understand your concerns. People are having beautiful virtual weddings these days.
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Just curious where in Kansas because we don’t have the mandates here either. But as far as goin if you’re not comfortable don’t do it people have to understand. Honestly I am not a mask wearer until forced But I do believe in the social distancing and sanitation guidelines but if you get a lot of people who don’t care about that it will not be happening
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You really don’t need to ask. They should understand, disappointed at the most but if they get nasty about it in any way shape or form, then maybe they aren’t who you thought they were.
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I was in Missouri on Monday and masks are still required and they’re still encouraging social distancing with reduced occupancy.
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absolutely freaking not. period. I am a paramedic and have literally watched several people take their last breath from covid in my ambulance. why chance it? hang out when it can just be yall and then
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sounds like you answered your own question saying your husband has diabetes and you’re trying to avoid covid as much as possible. live your life and dont be afraid of it or stay home.
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That’s a decision you will have to make yourself. If you feel uncomfortable don’t go. If you do go, use your precautions.
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That’s a big NO…please look at Australia, we had to wear masks and stay at home, plus social distancing…and we are virtually clear of covid…risking your family would not be worth it hon…Good luck 
Show up but bring binoculars and stay feet’s away and wear a mask . If it’s a person you love. I’d go But If this person is an acquaintance and just invite to you. I wouldn’t go. Another question. Have you had a regular flu shot in the last few years? If yes.
Don’t go.
We’ve taken our one and two year old out throughout the whole pandemic, but keep our distance as much as possible.
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I wouldn’t go. Sounds like no one will wear masks or social distance. Sounds like a good opportunity for virus to pass along
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Probably not with your situation. Me and my family got covid back when it all started and my grandma and my daughters other great grandma got very badly sick 
I wouldn’t chance it. But we are going to a wedding in May which will be in California and we are going, because we are not around family members much anymore so I don’t think we would be spreading it to anyone who might be at high risk.
I had a wedding last May and not a single person got Covid at my wedding. There is no guarantee anyone will catch covid. I personally would go to support my friend, but if you dont feel comfortable then don’t go save them money.
Each to there own judgment but my husband is also dietetic and I know for sure we wouldn’t go … we avoid big crowds…
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If you’re not comfortable, don’t go. They’ll understand.
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I would not go. Your husband d does not need to be exposed .
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If you arent comfortable dont go.
Personally I would but I never stopped living normal life lol
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I would not attend. Maybe i would if I didn’t have a 4 year old to think about. 
We still wearing mask in Missouri they handing disposable ones at door of Walmart
Just go and enjoy your life
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Nope. Every wedding I’ve know over the last year has ended in super spreader events and death
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For all the reasons you mentioned, the answer is no🙏🏻
I would go, but yet i hardly ever wore or ware a mask and we made some wonderful holidays memories!
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I would. Will you ever get this time back? No! Are you guaranteed tomorrow? No. Make memories. Enjoy life! Death is gonna find you when it’s your time. Trust me. It took my precious mommy last month in a home accident. But you do you and what you think is best for your family.
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Stop living in fear. That’s what they govt wants. If you aren’t comfortable with going, don’t go. Personally, I would go and have a great time.
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I would go if you dont feel comfortable with the less stuff wear your mask and keep the distance you want from people
If your not comfortable don’t go. They’ll understand.
You can’t let covid control your life forever… take the necessary precautions yes so you feel more comfortable, but this is a once in a lifetime event that you’ll most likely regret missing.
What would have to happen in the world to make you feel comfortable going? Being 5 years out from this? It’s still going to be around even then, people are still going to get it.
Bottom line- wear a mask, sanitize, social distance, but have a great time seeing y’all’s friends get married!! 
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Yup! I would go. But living in Holland And my thought are so different about all.
I would, but I haven’t really changed anything with the pandemic except wearing a mask and extra sanitizer
Yes cause I’m not afraid to live never was before and I hold family bathing ever weekend and we haven’t had a issue
I also think the media got ever one so scared over nothing there is a million other things that can kill u
I get it, you don’t know what to believe but let me just say from my experience we were gathering for awhile in small groups with no masks, no distancing with kids and had no issues until this last one!!! We got together for a birthday party with about 50 people in close contact and about 35 of us got it!!! I honestly can’t believe how it spread like wild fire!!! Thank God symptoms weren’t awful but none of us have health issues and most in their 20’s. But not gonna lie, it was a rough 2 weeks being sick!!!
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Just live your life. Don’t live in fear 24/7. If you’re meant to get it you will get it no matter what you do or where you go.
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If your health is at risk …is it worth it …or wear a mask and keep your distance if you do go
Absolutely! Enjoy life tomorrow is never promised
I have traveled more in the last 12 than I have in the last few years. A Wedding is a one time thing. We drove from NM to NC for a Wedding(my husband’s cousin) take precautions and go, enjoy yourself, you will never get this time back!!!
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You sound like you’re not comfortable going, and I get it. I would say trust your gut. There will be time to spend with friends when all this is over.
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Firstly it depends on where in Missouri this wedding is if what you’re saying about not wearing masks is even true. I live in Missouri and our governor never mandated masks at the state level, he just made it clear that individual counties and cities could do so and they did. It was left open like it should be and small government was allowed to do their job. A lot of the counties in the western side of Missouri around Kansas City do still have mask mandates at this time. So I’d double check your info there.
Any how, if you’re not comfortable going then don’t go. This is a to each their own type of thing. No one can tell you what you or your family should be comfortable with. Me and mine are just fine with or without a mask. We practice hand hygiene often, stay away from others unless family even before this because we don’t really like messing with people, and I’m really big on cross contamination. We’ve been fine doing things that way. The way we see it life isn’t going to stop. I’m all for protecting others and protecting ourselves. I have an auto immune disease so I get it. But I also refuse to hide forever and further weaken my immune system by doing so.
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I was IN a wedding in October… no masks. Dancing, do definitely not six feet apart. No one got sick. Went to Puerto Rico last month, they still have masks mandates but again, no one got sick. We visit family, my oldest goes to school, I go to school, go to classmates houses (sometimes with my kids, and their kids) and none of us have gotten sick… I’m not saying you can’t get sick, it could happen from anywhere or anyone, but the way I see it is I’m not going to miss out on our life by locking ourselves inside. I’ve worked in healthcare since I was old enough to have a job lol. Just be careful, do what makes you feel safe, and live your life
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I am getting married in August. We were supposed to get married last year but covid… we are trying to figure out a way for the high risk people invited to be included but still safe. We cut our guest list more than in half. We also completely understand that some of our guest will not be able to make it due to covid. We don’t resent them for it:
I would explain to your friend your concern. Since your husband is an at risk person I’m sure they would understand.
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Yes I would. My husband contracted covid and we lived in same home. We kept our distance we wore our masks and I never came down with it. I tested twice and did not get it. I have underlying conditions and wore my (a) mask constantly . I actually got an upper respiratory infection from wearing too much!
( and yes I changed my mask)
Drs told me to expect to get it with living in same home…but I never did. I would not miss if it were me.
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Id probably go but just look like idiots and wear masks still 
try and keep your child away from everyone if they refuse to keep one on. I don’t know, it’s a tough call. Especially for someone who hasn’t been affected by covid personally. Goodluck whatever you choose
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If you believe that the mask and distancing work, then still continue to do those even if there aren’t mandates where you are going. We have been going out and had no issues, but we don’t go as many places right now.
There will be some risk even after the vaccines so maybe go and just proceed with caution.
No, not in Missouri… Our Governor has slacked the entire time.
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Be safe, send your well wishes. If they are good friends they will get it, if not well their loss.
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we didn’t have Thanksgiving or Christmas so no
If you haven’t been vaccinated I’d be careful. Airport, plane (unless you’re driving), indoors, eating and drinking and 75 people? Plus presumably a lot of younger, unvaccinated people. That’d be a nope from me. Ask if there will be an online or video option so you can see the wedding transpire. I declined a wedding but was able to watch the video online.
I 100% would not go.
I live outside the KC area but on the Kansas side… my husband and I always have our 15 month old Toddler in tow… however for myself I understand your concern with how large the venue will be. My oldest nephew is getting married in May in Ohio, and while they are asking their guests to mask up for the ceremony there is still a reception, cake, food, dancing, and also no children are allowed at the ceremony unless they can behave and stay quiet or they are still nursing… I completely understand not wanting the potential screams during the Big I do’s but I am not comfortable having my Toddler cared for by a wedding venues childcare team that I don’t know. This is my entire family attending this event. I have seen some in years!! However I had a baby late in the game and my siblings had theirs early and theirs are pretty much grown, I have to look out the little one, who is to young to mask up. I am just not comfortable. Don’t let anyone make you feel the whole dont let a virus control you, because like it or not it’s a very real thing not only do you have little ones and your husband is diabetic as well. If you decide to go take precautions, distance, mask up, and do what you feel is best.
I did everything I was supposed to and still ended up Testing Covid + this past Wednesday.
Any chance there’s outdoor happenings?
I would probably go and would be extra cautious. Mask, distance, sit in the back of church and back corner of reception, if it’s a buffet line go through and get your food then sanitize your hands before eating your food.
Absolutely. Live your life.
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I would go and wear a mask if you feel you did need. Covid will hit you just the same if you’re going to the grocery store or getting gas. Also wash your hands a lot and don’t hug people. Let your daughter play but have been wear a mask. enjoy !!! If the county doesn’t have a mask mandate it probably means the numbers are super low for covid.
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You know the answer already with the cons that you said… you want reassurance that you’re doing the right thing.
I wouldn’t go because i hate weddings but because of covid? I wouldn’t care.
Yes go…youll regret it if you don’t. Gotta live life.
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Went to one in October. 100+ people, no masks, no one caught Covid.
Go! Dont live in fear. This is something you will regret not going to
With the statistics on divorce rates, skip this wedding & go to their next ones in a few years 
yeah dude do whatever you feel is right for you and your family to stay healthy!
You could wear your masks even though it’s no longer mandated over there. That’s what I would do…
I think for me it would depend on who was coming and how close I knew their situation … christmas we still went to my aunt’s house with around 30 people but some had already had covid , some were like us who were not around many people on a regular basis and others got tested weekly at their job and now atleast half of us are vaccinated
Don’t live in fear…if you are this uncomfortable about it just tell them and send them a gift…they will understand.
I would mail a gift and stay home.
No Missouri is jumping the gun!!!
I’d go & wear a mask & social distance as much as possible
I personally wouldn’t go… you should ask if they can live stream it🤔
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No, you don’t have to go especially if you don’t feel comfortable and your husband is in a high risk category. Thank her for the invite, ask if there is a zoom link because you would still like to be with her on her special day and if she hasn’t specified an online gift registry then ask (you can always send her an extra nice gift from the two of you). She will understand.
I’d go. I’m also considered high risk. I wear a mask when out in public - even though I hate it. I sanitize and wash my hands. You could always wear a mask while there.