Among those opposed to requesting guests be vaccinated is Keith Willard, a wedding planner in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. “I know in this day and age, it seems that everyone feels they have the right to ask almost anything from their guests,” he said. “Suggesting vaccination is a totally different story.” Guests should be allowed to make decisions that make them comfortable, Mr. Willard said.
Lewena Bayer, an expert on civility in the workplace and who is based in Calgary, Alberta, said that if there were high-risk guests, their health was worth risking perceived bad etiquette. She said it was acceptable to ask people to vaccinate, recognizing that some guests might choose not to attend.