Is it safe to get married during Corona?

Couples are searching for the perfect marriage garden, pretty dresses and performing small functions in order to tie the knot. But is it really safe? Let’s find out.

In some circumstances , depending on the size and location of the ceremony . Weddings or civil partnerships with up to 30 guests have been allowed since 4 july in England . They had been banned under almost all circumstances since lockdown began on 23 March , prompting 73,600 weddings and same sex civil partnerships ceremonies to be postponed.

HOW WILL CORONAVIRUS AFFECT MY WEDDINGS-

As weddings typically brings a lots of families and friends into close contact , they are particularly vulnerable to the spread of coronavirus . The government has published guidelines on how to have a covid - secure wedding in England.

- Venues can only reopen if they can do so safely.

- Ceremonies should be kept as short as possible.

- No food or drink should be consumed unless it is essential for the ceremony.

- Group signing and playing of instruments should be avoided.

- A maximum of 30 people should attend ceremonies , and only where there is space to socially distance.This includes all guests , the officiant and any staff not employed by the venue , like the photographer.

- Social distancing of at least one metre between different households should be practised all time.

- It is strongly advised that receptions do not take place afterwards with only small celebration of six people outside or two households inside taking place . This will change 1 August, with up  to 30 people allowed.

- The venue should keep a temporary records of visitors for 21 days , in case they need to be traced.

The government says it is working with the weddings industry to see how receptions could take place safety in the future.

WHAT IF I WANT TO CANCEL -

If your ceremony was due while weddings were banned , you should generally be entiled to a full refund if you want to postpone.

The competition and market authority says is most cases this would be if-

- A business cancels for you.

- The lockdown means a business can not provide a service .

- You cannot proceed with the event because of the lockdown 

An exception is the costs a business has incurred on your behalf already , such as a wedding meal tasting or dress fitting .

As a result , venues and suppliers may be entiled to keep all part of your deposit , but consumer rights law states they must give you a breakdown of costs.

Some insurance policies will pay out if your supplier of venue goes bust