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5 days is a lot for a domestic wedding but for an overseas wedding isn’t extreme. Most first years will take a week at some point, so I wouldn’t see any problem with this trip.
As context, I took my week long first vacation around May as a first year and had no issues.
Just that people take long weekends for most domestic vacations. It isn’t unreasonable, just uncommon. People would expect you to take longer for a destination wedding though.
Tell them it’s for a family wedding and no issues
Don't bother with details just communicate that you're taking a week off and ask about policies for coverage.
If you're at a firm where you can't take a week vacation after 6 months then lateral.
No, live your life
Give ample notice and send reminders as it gets closer. Check your emails once or twice a day while on vacation just in case anything is sent directly to you. Other than than, should be no issues.