To cancel wedding??

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Due to attend friends wedding in Cambridge in 2 weeks with husband and our 11 month old DS.

I may be feeling over cautious but I have an 80 year old grandfather who I see very regularly. He’s in good nick for his age but he is still 80. And I hope to have him in my life for many years. I hate that people are saying “the elderly are most affected” like they don’t matter.

I’m concerned about going to a wedding with circa 80 people in attendance and especially with my son. Aibu to cancel?

I am so sad for our friend - such terrible luck - but does there comes a point where you have to make a selfish decision to protect yourself and your children/family??

Happy to be told iabu if that’s the case but would also be interested in honest opinions

I feel so sorry for couples getting married though rotten luck

I would not go to the wedding.
I have family who live in the epicentre in Italy. I know what is likely to happen. Italy has a vastly better healthcare system than the U.K.

YANBU and I think that the decision is pretty likely to be taken out of your hands by then anyway.

Most likely the whole wedding will be cancelled. I feel sorry for them but health comes first. we will all be in lockdown for months I guess

YANBU. It's quite amusing to see some people still don't take this seriously.

I don't think it's amusing at all. It sounds like you aren't taking this very seriously either.

Oh trust me I am taking this very seriously. I don't think I used the right word - I should have said I am surprised instead of amusing.

Why would you take the risk? I’m sorry but friend will get over it. Stuff like this just isn’t a priority for now.

Weddings are a hard one really, people drink and get merry (which they should) but this leads to a relaxing of boundaries, and people could easily come over and hug you when you leave etc after a few drinks, people become less aware of social distancing.