Anxious about wedding on Friday

[Livelydively]

My husband's cousin is getting married on Friday. Its 3 hours away and we are spending the night. I am really anxious about going. The COVID numbers are really high and I think I may be one of the only ones wearing a mask.

[mvillarreal]

Livelydively Are you fully vaccinated (including your booster, if you're due for that yet)? It is very unlikely that you will develop a serious illness if you are fully vaccinated, but you may contract it and cause others who aren't vaccinated to get infected. Ultimately, it's your choice, but I would say those are the facts on the ground to consider as you make your decision. It may even be okay to go but then quarantine yourself afterwards. You are fine, though, if you are vaccinated. There are some cases of death among the vaccinated, but it's very rare.

[Livelydively in reply to mvillarreal]

I am not eligible for my booster yet. I can get it in March. I had to get allergy tested before I could get the vaccine.

Thank you for replying.

[Blueruth]

I agree that especially if you are boosted you should not face any major risks. They are pretty sure the booster is good against omicron and that is only 3% of cases or something like that.

I would get a good stylish mask that matches your outfit. Then it can be a conversation starter rather than draw criticism.

[Livelydively in reply to Blueruth]

I like stylish mask idea. Thank you.

[Blueruth in reply to Livelydively]

Me too... if I do say so 😂

[Figgins42]

I would be anxious too. What state is the wedding in? Do you know if it's a vaccine mandated event? Meaning are the bride and groom requiring guests to be vaxxed? If they're not requiring that to attend, they really should require guests to be masked. Now is not the time for reckless people to play Russian roulette with our health for the sake of a party. Have you considered not going? Do you feel pressure to be there?

Definitely mask up. If anyone makes a comment they're a moron but you could always say as a comeback, "I enjoy breathing" something along those snarky lines.

If my math is correct you received your 2nd shot in September? That's still really good coverage. Plenty of people I know, much much older than you recently attended a wedding and everyone so far is ok. I personally wouldn't have taken the chance. But again, that's me.

[Livelydively in reply to Figgins42]

It was in New Jersey. The groom's dad told me everyone was vaccinated and not to worry. They never asked us but maybe they asked my father in law. They did send our invite to their house. It was very hard to manage due to how everything was set up. I was the only one at the reception with a mask on. My husbands family is such close talkers.

I got my 2nd shot in August.

Thank you for replying.

[Indiegal]

Your fears are valid so don't let anyone tell you they aren't. I was in a somewhat similar situation as you recently. Several of my family members had covid and even though I had 2 negative tests I was nervous about going to a family wedding since I feel I was lucky I didn't get it from my sisters. But I had already RSVP's for the wedding so my mom said I still should go since I didn't have covid. I walked in and was the only one wearing a mask and felt weird for a minute but didn't really care. I took it off at my table where I stayed most of the time anyway though and caught up with a few family members so it was fine. And I had another negative test several days later. I'm sure you'll be careful and will likely feel better once you're there. The fears are usually worse than the reality.

I should point out that when I was out with my sisters and their families the week before I was the one who was careful to wear my mask the whole time, didn't share food and used hand sanitizer constantly and I didn't get covid when they did. I think that likely made a difference. I'm not saying you can't get it but there's less of a chance if you take precautions.

[Livelydively in reply to Indiegal]

Thank you for replying. I was as careful as I could be but I still feel there were several moments of too close talking while I had my mask off to eat or drink. Also, I was eating and my husbands uncle asked me to dance and I wasnt able to get my mask back on. Just the timing of everything. He kept telling me not to worry and that everyone was vaccinated.

Glad you didn't get COVID!

[Indiegal]

Hopefully you will be ok and that you didn't get Covid either!