The first time I saw a wedding on Insta Stories this summer, I assumed it was an anniversary #tbt. Then I noticed a pic of a pretty calligraphy sign, hung above a basket of disposable masks, encouraging guests to cover their faces before hitting the indoor dance floor. Not that anyone wore one in any of the reception photos—or seemingly at any other point during the day. The 12 bridesmaids, in matching floral bathrobes, definitely weren't abiding by social distancing rules. But it wasn't until I saw a cute little grandma in a sea of unmasked millennials that I started muttering profanities at my phone. Because how was this even happening?
Since June, many more nuptial affairs have appeared in my feed, some giant, some indoors, some slightly safer-looking, all totally not okay. Clearly there is something engaged folks need to hear that their maids of honor, groomsmen, and future mothers-in-law are afraid to tell them. Let me do the honors: I know you want to party like it's 2019. But you need to postpone your wedding.
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