Latest Update - 12th July: Boris Johnson announces that Step 4 will proceed as planned for England and lockdown rules will end on the 19th of July. The tough border policy will remain in place, however, events such as weddings will be governed by guidance rather than laws.
Previous Update: PM Boris Johnson has announced that wedding restrictions will ease from June 21st, with maximum numbers no longer limited to 30, and instead determined by socially-distanced capacity. Read Weddings After Lockdown in 2021 for a summary of and the links to the available wedding guidance in each UK nation.
If you are hosting guests at home, you'll want to keep your guests as safe as possible. So, here's our advice on ensuring your wedding reception is as COVID-secure in your garden as it would be elsewhere.
Track and Trace / Covid Status Passports
To aid efforts of NHS Test and Trace, you'll need to ensure there is effective track and trace in place.
Plan your event like a professional
Those using a specialist marquee company, caterer or wedding planner will have professional on hand to be able to advise on appropriate health and safety arrangements.
If you are planning your own event we'd encourage you to look at these guidelines.
They were put together by the main marquee associations as a proposal to ensure COVID-secure weddings and demonstrate best practice.Â
Follow the recommended guidelines
The full government reception guidance has been updated for the changes from June 21st, and the ceremonies guidance confirms that "Receptions can also proceed with over 30 people in a COVID-19 Secure indoor venue, or outdoors. This includes private gardens."
Our thanks to all those that fought alongside us for the rights for the many couples planning a reception at home.