On Monday we heard a statement from the Welsh First Minister, Mark Drakeford confirming what we have all been dreading, another lockdown. From Friday 23 rd October at 6.00pm, Wales will be forced to close its doors once again for a period of two-weeks to try and control the rise in Covid-19 cases across the country.
What does this mean for weddings?
Only wedding ceremonies will be permitted in Wales for the “firebreak” lockdown. During this difficult fortnight, receptions will be banned and only places of worship and registry offices will be allowed to host a wedding ceremony. It means that you will still be able to tie the knot with your loved one, but you won’t be able to celebrate with your family and friends afterwards.
How many people will be able to attend?
The wedding ceremonies due to take place between Friday 23 rd October and Monday 9 th November will be limited by the Covid-safe capacity of the venue. Each venue will have a different limit that they can support to ensure the safety of your guests and their staff.
What should I do next?
Speak with your wedding organiser and ask them what the latest guidelines will mean for your wedding and how many people will be able to attend. Your wedding ceremony will still be able to go ahead but you will be faced with the difficult decision of whether you mind missing out on a reception, or at least postponing it until a later date.
What will happen after the firebreak?
In short, we don’t know, and the next steps by the government will be decided based on the results of this short, sharp lockdown. We advise that you subscribe to our mailing list to receive up to date news on Covid-19 and the impact on weddings.
We hope that this post has been able to answer the questions you have about the latest restrictions that we face. From all of us here at Alexander Lewis Photography, thank you for reading and we wish you all good health through these difficult times.