The Reality Of A Lockdown Ceremony
PAR002_123 • September 11, 2020
Lockdown Ceremonies & Receptions
With the reality of full weddings not going ahead until what seems like Spring 2021 you may be considering a lockdown ceremony with close family and friends and here's how you can still make your day extra special.
The Current Restrictions
Currently, you can host a wedding ceremony within a COVID-19 secure wedding venue for up to 30 guests including yourself, your partner, any suppliers and the registrars. All guests must stay atleast 1m+ distanced the entire time and will be expected to wear a face mask throughout the ceremony. The couple do not have to wear a face covering unless you would like to be walked down the aisle by a family member. The ceremony layout is likely to be a little different than what you expected with 1m+ distancing, one entrance and exit and lot's of sanitiser stations positioned around the venue.
Make it your own! Add some beautiful flowers down the aisle, dress the chairs with subtle bows - make your day extra special. After all, your family and friends just want to see you get happily married. All food and drinks will need to be served directly to guests so buffets/self catering is not going to be possible right now. When hosting a wedding breakfast tables are limited to a maximum of 6 guests per table and guests must remain seated at all times unless accessing facilities such as the bar or toilets which will likely be operating on a much smaller scale to ensure social distancing can remain at all times.
Whilst this may not have been the ceremony you initially planned to have you can add personal touches to make it feel really special and unique to you both. After a very difficult few month's it is fantastic to see families celebrate such a milestone event in their loved ones lives.
Things to remember...
All guests must wear masks unless medically exempt
All guests and suppliers will need to complete the track and trace forms
You and your partner are included in your guest numbers as are any suppliers and the registrars
Your guests must stay 1m+ distanced at all times
What about our evening reception?
Currently evening receptions/parties are not permitted. Why not begin planning your evening reception for 2021 so you can celebrate with family and friends who didn't get to see your ceremony take place. Why not consider having a blessing in 2021 so everyone feels like they have been part of your entire day - plus you get to relive it all over again!
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