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Weddings Taskforce Proposal: What It Means For Your Business
The UK Weddings Taskforce has submitted it’s proposal to the government asking for financial support for wedding businesses across the country. But what does it mean for your business and how might this news help you plan for the next few months?
Read more UK Weddings Taskforce Updates
We are delighted to be working within a coalition of wedding platforms to ensure all of our clients are kept as up to date as possible on any developments regarding the UK Weddings Taskforce. Read the latest updates about the Taskforce, their discussions with the UK Government, and points […]
Read more What Can Your Wedding Business Do During Furlough?
Let’s face it, the wedding industry hasn’t been getting much help from the Chancellor, so when there is a scheme that might be helpful, it is worth making the most of it. The furlough scheme is a great opportunity to ensure your team returns to work stronger than ever.
Read more COVID Second Wave: What Support is Available for Businesses?
Here we answer key questions on the latest information on financial support, mental health and wedding restrictions.
Read more Doubt Cast Over CMA Guidance
A 26 page summary from Jonathan Kirk QC, has cast significant doubt over the CMA’s guidance on wedding refunds and cancellations.
Read more CMA Guidance challenged by the Wedding Venue Support Group
Press Release: Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) Guidance Challenged By Wedding Venue Support Group.
Read more ABWB Wedding Manifesto
It’s all action this week. There was huge support on Tuesday for Natalie Lovatt’s letter for The Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC, requested by the MP himself to help set out the need for tailored financial support. Many thanks to so many of you for signing it. Letter to the […]
Read more Why Online Statistics can Help Us Feel Confident
At times of uncertainty, to access clear facts can help businesses make the right decisions. We are happy to share our online user stats as it can help businesses understand what new couples are thinking and how they are reacting to the changing situation. When do couples perceive […]
Read more Protected: Concerns Over the CMA’s Stance on Postponed Contracts Now Being Cancelled
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Read more The “Rule of Six” – Good News for Venues?
A positive indication that weddings are a priority By making weddings one of the only exceptions on the limit of 6 people for social gatherings, the government has confirmed their stance that marriages and civil partnerships are a vital part of our society. Weddings have also remained largely unaffected, […]
Read more Consultation on Wedding Law Published Today
The Law Commission has published its consultation on wedding law, with a number of very significant proposed changes to weddings in England and Wales.
Read more Track and Trace for Wedding Venues in England
Government guidance for wedding venues and other hospitality venues in England and Wales means that the venue manager is responsible for ensuring there is an accurate temporary record of visitors to the venue. Contact details of all suppliers visiting the venue, including those visiting prior to or following the […]
Read more CMA Policy on Weddings
On the 20th of March, the CMA (Competition & Markets Authority) launched its COVID-19 task force. The purpose was to monitor markets in the wake of the pandemic, identify practices that adversely affect consumers, and consider appropriate responses to help businesses comply with the law and protect consumers’ rights. […]
Read more Venues’ and Couples’ Views on Postponement and Cancellation Policies
The results of our venues’ and couples’ views on postponements and cancellation policies have been published.
Read more August Update for Wedding Suppliers
On Friday, Wales’s First Minister announced that outdoor receptions for up to 30 would be allowed. The Prime Minister announced that in England, plans for receptions for 30 would be postponed until at least 15th August.
Read more Advice for Wedding Venues following the Prime Minister’s Announcement
The Prime Minister has today (31/7/2020) announced that plans to allow wedding receptions from tomorrow have been paused, along with local lockdowns in 3 areas. This is devastating news for the venues, and couples that were finally seeing a glimmer of hope.
Read more 30 Seated at a Wedding Reception – Protecting your Business
Many couples, venues and suppliers could understand the government allowing small legal weddings to take place so that couples could be legally married where it was important for legal or social reasons. The update on Friday 17th of July, allowing wedding receptions in the form of sit down meals […]
Read more Guidance on Wedding Receptions
Wedding ceremonies are now permitted in all of the UK, however guidance in England, Scotland and Wales prevents any form of wedding reception taking place. Where other hospitality venues are now open, can a wedding group book into a pub, hotel or restaurant following a ceremony? The simple answer […]
Read more An appeal for help from the Government
I am a huge optimist. However, with so many restrictions in place, even I have to acknowledge that the marriages we have been seeing over the past week are simply too far removed from the wedding day most couples have planned. The restrictions on marriages and civil partnerships were […]
Read more Keeping your Venue Open
You have waited a long time to be able to open. Your couples are counting on their wedding days actually being able to go ahead. The last thing you want is to have to close again and shake that confidence. The closure of several pubs today after positive tests […]
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