Re-introduce weddings

There is no difference between being inside a supermarket than there is to a small gathering for a wedding. Despite supermarkets implementing one way systems inside etc, once you get inside the public do not bother to follow these or keep up with social distancing rules whilst walking around the shop.
Events such as weddings, albeit restricted to small numbers, can be controlled better so they should be allowed to commence.
The government need to start discussing this as many couples are still in limbo as to whether or not their wedding will be able to go ahead in some capacity. There needs to be clear guidelines and advice given as soon as possible in order to allow these couples to either rearrange or be able to continue some of the planning.

Why the contribution is important

It is important due to the large number of people due to be married (mysef included in July), whom have been planning for numerous years, and are now unsure whether or not the wedding will be able to take place or they will have to wait another year at least. Personally, myself and my partner are willing to still have a ceremony with small numbers if we need to, just to allow us to continue to be married.
However, a lot of anxiety is caused by no guidelines even mentioning wedding possibilities, so it is a complete waiting game. A clear decision has to be made.

by aeg1703 on May 05, 2020 at 08:29PM

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  • Posted by Drewcadaver May 06, 2020 at 01:48

    Couldn't agree more. The lack of any information regarding a potential timeframe for some sense of normality here is stressful. My wedding isn't until September, but at present I've absolutely no indication on whether it will go ahead or not.

  • Posted by Unwinp May 06, 2020 at 08:19

    This is an urgent need. Now that we are beyond the initial emergency decision making, which had to be done in a rush, there can be no justification for not allowing weddings to restart asap. The necessary registry work can be done remotely if need be and weddings can take place, as funerals have been all throughout, with any necessary social distancing. The right to get married is a human right under Article 12 of the European Convention of Human Rights, and should not be denied unless absolutely necessary and for clearly proportionate reasons. We are able to go to shops to buy not just food, but DIY materials and alcoholic drinks, so it clearly cannot be argued it is proportionate or necessary to deny people their wedding.

  • Posted by Rainbowbright May 06, 2020 at 08:28

    Yes please give a timescale so couples can plan ahead. If weddings need to be restricted in number then please let people know this asap so it can be rescheduled and guest lists altered.

  • Posted by AliJ May 06, 2020 at 16:55

    I think allowing small weddings to go ahead would be hugely beneficial ... cancelling a planned wedding would be devastating ... & for some couples (e.g. those whose personal belief system prevents cohabitation before marriage) life might literally be on hold until they are free to marry, which would be extremely stressful.

  • Posted by JsnG May 06, 2020 at 17:26

    I cannot see how wedding receptions, even small ones, can go ahead until we have a better handle on the spread of the virus. I'd like to see couples being able to have smaller ceremonies and perhaps even having meals served differently (a buffet service for example) but the evening receptions with DJs and bands playing to guests drinking and more guests arriving later on would be unmanageable and potentially deadly.
    I work at a venue and I do feel dreadful for couples not being able to have their wedding the way they would like to but my partner works on the front line in the NHS and it is frightening how vulnerable the hospitals are and they could be overwhelmed. They also do not have enough PPE but see soldiering on.
    Weddings can be postponed at least. I would advise people have their ceremony and reception next year.

  • Posted by Greigg48 May 06, 2020 at 17:52

    I too have a wedding in September and would like to have some clarity in this subject! We need some government level of decision on what (will probably be small) ceremonies can take place. No venues will cancel, until they have these guidelines, but if we cancel to put all efforts in to a smaller wedding we loose the deposit.

  • Posted by HelenMc123 May 06, 2020 at 23:56

    An actual number of people is extremely important to us for our (hopefully) July wedding as we having family and friends flying in for it and need to be able to give these people plenty of notice of any changes in who can attend.

  • Posted by gwensaunders May 07, 2020 at 10:15

    Completely agree - restrictions would have to be in place in terms of numbers of attendees and social distancing measures, but reopening registry services to allow for marriage schedules to be processed and received could be done remotely as much as possible.
    This would mean couples could plan for very small socially distanced ceremonies, with the larger celebrations being postponed to a time when we are sure they can be held safely.

  • Posted by Clsmith May 07, 2020 at 12:53

    The wedding industry is a big part of local economies with alot of venues, suppliers, shops etc all relying on thr industry picking up again.

    Some clarification on the plans would also help brides to be trying to plan their days know what is likely/unlikely and by when. Not knowing is worse than knowing you have to reschedule. Limbo mode can only go on for so long

  • Posted by maggiemac May 10, 2020 at 09:35

    I just want to be married. Don't care about anything other than the ceremony and the commitment. I was meant to get married 2 days after lockdown. Parties can happen later. Just needs him, me, witnesses who can stand at the back of the room and the minister who can stand as far away from us has he wants. Just let us get married please
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