New setback for brides-to-be as weddings remain on hold while registrars ‘await government guidance’

New setback for happy couples as weddings remain on hold while registrars ‘await government guidance’ despite Boris Johnson saying service could restart on July 4 Couples face waiting until September for their big day despite July 4 lockdown easing County councils say ceremonies are delayed while they wait for clear guidance At the start of … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Lockdown eased on pubs, weddings and haircuts

What can re-open on July and what will have to remain closed? Boris Johnson unveiled a widely expected relaxation of the lockdown in England today. Bars, pubs, restaurants, bingo halls and hairdressers ware among venues that will be allowed to reopen from July 4 as long as they are ‘Covid secure’, meaning they have social … Read more

Weddings back for the summer but receptions are BANNED (and the guest list will have to be ruthless)

Weddings are back for the summer but receptions are BANNED (and you’ll still need to be tight with the guest list): Boris Johnson announces ceremonies can return to churches with groups of just 30 PM said congregations in religious venues will be limited to just 30 people Wedding receptions will separately be subject to household gathering … Read more

Churches plan to allow witnesses to observe weddings virtually under government proposals

Saying iDo: Churches plan to allow witnesses to observe weddings virtually on mobile phone video calls under government proposals Officials are considering changes to law so small weddings can take place Move would be a boon to people with relative abroad who cannot fly to UK  Reforms would allow witnesses to attend wedding ceremonies virtually  … Read more

My wedding’s off and now I’m planning a proper party!

A few weeks ago, when we were less careful with vocabulary, we might have described Michelle Mone’s wedding as having been planned with military precision. It was certainly an event she poured everything into — money, heart, trademark organisational zeal. The ceremony this month was to take place at the House of Lords (she was made … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Engaged couples’ anguish as weddings cancelled

‘Absolutely gutted’: Engaged couples share their anguish after Prime Minister Boris Johnson cancels ALL UK weddings to fight coronavirus The PM unleashed a nationwide crackdown in bid to turn tide on Covid-19  Includes banning weddings, baptisms and other mass gatherings in the UK  Couples have been left heartbroken and shared their experiences online  Have YOU … Read more