Weddings are usually joyful affairs, but during the pandemic, nuptials can be fraught with anxiety.

While people want to support the happy couple, receiving a wedding invitation during these trying times can raise a number of concerns, especially if the event is out of town and transportation needs to be addressed.

While infectious disease experts say that attending a wedding, unless it’s very small, is not recommended, many couples are opting for ways to ensure that their special day will be safe and memorable.

According to The New York Times, wedding planners are struggling to surmount obstacles such as social distancing, wearing masks and other safety precautions without dampening the spirit of the event. Measures such as ensuring temperature checks, creating hand sanitizing stations and even making sure every guest has been tested for COVID-19 are just some of the steps they are taking.

Many couples have opted for outdoor weddings since research shows that outside is definitely safer than indoors for gatherings. Out of 7,000 coronavirus cases studied in China, only one case stemmed from outdoor transmission. Planners are also letting guests choose where they want to sit to avoid possible discomfort with pre-arranged seating.

Meals present another challenge since you want as few people as possible touching food. Emily Clarke, a wedding planner from Dallas, suggested having one waiter assigned to each table, and that meals should be pre-plated with silverware wrapped inside a napkin, according to the Times.

“And all the wait staff should be masked, gloved and ready to answer any questions on food safety,” she said. Experts said that when dancing begins, some guests may opt to leave, even if social distancing is implemented. “Letting your host know ahead of time that you might depart early is really helpful,” said Jove Meyer, an event planner from Brooklyn.

But experts warn that common wedding activities, like dancing and singing, can create a “superspreader” situation, where the virus spreads rapidly through a group because of one sick individual, even with the most careful planning.

“I know this isn’t what people want to hear,” Dr. John Swartzberg, an infectious disease expert from UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health, told Today. “None of us want to hear this, but we’re in the midst of a pandemic.”