Bride defends inviting COVID19-positive grandma to wedding days before she passed away- but people think she’s ‘selfish’
A BRIDE has been slammed online after she admitted to having her grandmother who had tested positive for coronavirus at her wedding – just days before she passed away.
The newlywed posted a photo of her husband’s grandparents attending her big day on Facebook and asked for help editing the image so. itlooked like they were standing together.
The bride – believed to be American – explained: “My grandmother-in-law just went home to be with Jesus last night and this is the last picture me and my husband have of her.”
The photo was taken six weeks prior to the post at the couple’s wedding and was the shared on the group That’s It, I’m Wedding Shaming by a horrified friend of the bride’s.
Admitting that it was a “long shot”, the anonymous bride continued: “Is there anyone that could edit this somehow to fill the space between us all?
“They were COVID positive which is why we had to keep masks on and stay a little distance but I’d love it if someone could alter it for us, I’ll pay for it too.”
In the photo, the couples are standing a small distance apart while the groom extends his arm out towards his late grandmother.
Although the bride did not confirm the cause of her grandmother-in-law’s death, people who have tested positive for COVID19 are told to self-isolate at home to avoid spreading the virus.
In the UK, people who have come into contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus are also told to self-isolate for 14 days.
Unsurprisingly, the post sparked fierce debate when it was shared in the wedding shaming group.
I’m VERY glad she came because that was the last time we were able to see her awake.
One user replied: “I’m sorry, what?? They let COVID-19 positive people come to their wedding? How many other people did they expose??”
Another added: “What the f**k? Imagine not thinking there was a problem with that.”
Labelling the bride “selfish”, a third fumed: “They’re both obviously far too self-absorbed and selfish to feel guilty about it.”
In response to the backlash from her Facebook friends, the bride said: “Just wanted to point out for anyone who thinks COVID positive people shouldn’t be at weddings.
UK coronavirus wedding rules explained:
Weddings have been given a big shake up since the pandemic shut down the idea of a traditional ceremony and party in March.
Currently, small weddings in England and Wales are allowed with up to 30 attendees, including officials and staff.
But in Scotland, the amount of attendees is capped to 20 people for weddings, as well as receptions – a more stringent than both England and Wales.
Anyone that is not a part of the same household or support bubble should continue to social distance themselves.
And should there be a gathering of over 30 people, anyone participating could face a fine of £100, which will be doubled for subsequent offences rising up to £3,200.
This is different to normal gatherings where a maximum of six people will be allowed to meet -indoors or outside – from Monday, September 14.
However, Wales is continuing to allow up to 30 people to meet up in outdoor settings.
Meanwhile, couples can still have a traditional first kiss at the altar as they will not be made to wear masks on their special day.
The guidelines also say that if you are planning on exchanging rings, then you will need to wash your hands first.
“While yes that blanket statement is true, I’m VERY glad she came because that was the last time we were able to see her (awake).
“They stayed far away from everyone (20ft during the ceremony to be exact) and didn’t stay for the reception.
“This picture was the only time they were ANYWHERE near ANYONE and it was because we wanted the picture memory of them there with us, which in hindsight turned out to be very special.”
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