As larger weddings become possible around the country, wedding planners say the COVID-19 vaccination status of attendees has become an important talking point.

Alexandra Slawek of Boutiq Weddings and Events in Calgary said some of her clients have said they only want attendees who are at least partially vaccinated, and expects that more people will specify that requirement on invitations.

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Meanwhile, Lynn Fletcher, founder of Lynn Fletcher Weddings in Calgary, said her clients definitely want their attendees to be vaccinated, but havenB次元官网网址檛 gone as far as making it a hard rule.

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She said some clients are eager to get married after having had to postpone the big day three or four times.

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She said unvaccinated people have been receptive to those compromises, especially since people are desperate for social interaction after being physically distant for so long.

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Both planners say theyB次元官网网址檝e often been asked about their own vaccination status, and Fletcher said her plan is to ensure that any unvaccinated vendors at the wedding are required to wear masks and be tested before the event.

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Slawek said there are a host of precautions that couples can take to further protect their weddings, especially if there will be some unvaccinated people attending.

She said the use of rapid COVID-19 testing, hand sanitizer or masking requirements for people who are not vaccinated could be some possible measures.

The two planners reported varying levels of demand as restrictions ease across Canada, and as the Alberta government prepares to drop almost all restrictions B次元官网网址� including gathering limits B次元官网网址� on July 1.

Slawek said many of her clients are still hesitant to set a firm date and would like to see how the Delta variant plays out.

Meanwhile, Fletcher said inquiries doubled for the week immediately following the Alberta governmentB次元官网网址檚 announcement that restrictions would almost entirely be dropped.

Salmaan Farooqui, The Canadian Press

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