Weddings in Norfolk as Coronavirus lockdown is eased
Saturday 4th July 2020 is being dubbed "Super Saturday". Non-essential businesses such as pubs and restaurants will be allowed to re-open following their closure at the start of lockdown over 100 days ago due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The government has also published new coronavirus guidance for weddings in England which come in to effect as of 4th July. These guidelines include allowing ceremonies of up to 30 people to go ahead but placing a ban on wedding receptions.
So what will weddings look like following the new coronavirus guidance?
The government's new guidance states that couples should plan a "COVID-19 Secure" marriage or civil partnership. From Saturday 4th July 2020, marriages and civil partnerships in England can only go ahead if they can be carried out safely, following strict social distancing. Being "COVID-19 Secure", according to the government's guidance, means:
The marriage or civil partnership should take place in "COVID-19 Secure environments". Where the marriage or civil partnership can legally take place at...