The Ceremony - Where & When?

There are a number of points to consider when planning the date and venue of the ceremony.

* Is the marriage based on religious grounds?
* Do you want to be married in the eyes of God?
* If you have no religious beliefs you may consider a civil ceremony, perhaps followed by a blessing.

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Wedding rules at 9th July 2021

 Current rules for weddings - and how they are changing.
(Taken from the BBC website 9th July 2021)

There will be no limit on the number of people allowed to attend weddings, civil partnerships and receptions in England from 19 July.

 

The government plans to remove most Covid restrictions in England on that date, subject to a review of the latest data on 12 July.

 

How are the rules changing in England?

 

From 19 July, there will be no limits on the number of people who can attend services or receptions, whatever the venue.

 

Current rules about social distancing and face coverings will no longer apply, there will be no requirement for table service, and restrictions around singing and dancing will also end.

 

At the moment, any number of guests can attend a wedding ceremony or reception held outside, or in a Covid-secure public venue.

 

* Venues must comply with social distancing rules, which limit guest numbers

* Venues must provide table service

* Dancing and singing are restricted

* Face coverings must be worn indoors by everyone over the age of 11 when not eating or drinking, unless they are exempt. This includes staff, but not the couple or the person officiating

 

Weddings held in outdoors private settings - such as gardens - require a risk assessment to determine how many guests can be hosted safely.

 

A marquee or other structure in a private garden must have at least half of its walled area open to be classed as "outdoors".

 

Weddings in private homes can only take place with six people or two households present, unless one of those getting married is seriously ill, in which case 30 people can attend.