- May 14, 2021
- covid19, informative wedding article, wedding planning
In 2021, more couples are getting married in paradise. Wow, that feels wonderful to say! As we start to see a return to travel, destination wedding planning continues to trend in the right direction. With that influx, it’s essential that couples remain devoted to inviting guests who will help ensure a truly safe celebration. Let’s make your soirée one of the safest (and best) parties of the year. Here are our top vaccine etiquette tips and the proper ways to communicate with your guests:
Wedding Invitation Etiquette

Seating preferences
Whether they’re vaccinated time for your wedding
How comfortable they are with flying to your destination
Here’s a template you can use below:
Health and Safety Information
Will you be or do you plan to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks before [scheduled wedding date]?
Yes No
Our destination requires all guests to test negative for COVID-19 before attending the event. Will you receive testing the week of the wedding?
Yes No
If “no,” please explain why:
On a scale of 1 to 5 (least to most comfortable), how will you feel about attending a wedding with [number of] guests in [scheduled wedding month]?
1 2 3 4 5
Wedding Website Etiquette

Consult our fun COVID Travel Myths vs. Facts resource you can attach to your FAQ page.
Pre-Wedding Communication

Cleaning Protocols and Sanitation: Increased frequency of deep-cleaning and disinfecting all common areas, public spaces and guest rooms (in addition to the back of house areas) with an emphasis on high-contact surfaces such as front desk check-in counters, elevators, and elevator buttons, door handles, public bathrooms, room keys and locks, ATMs, handrails, tables, gym equipment, dining surfaces, seating areas, pool chairs and more.
Physical Distancing: Guests and employees are instructed to practice physical distancing by standing six feet away from other groups who are not traveling with them; this includes while standing in lines, waiting for elevators (including limited capacity), or walking throughout the hotel.
Filter Cleaning: Cleaning of the air conditioning filter in each guest room before the entry of another guest.
Want to learn more about our top locations’ safety protocols? Follow the button below to explore our Resort Safety Measures Guidelines: