Coronavirus England: New rules revealed as weddings resume

Fathers cannot walk their daughter arm-in-arm down the aisle and couples must wash their hands before and after exchanging rings in post-lockdown weddings. New rules issued by the Government today also ban receptions when the ceremonies are allowed to restart with up to 30 people in England from Saturday. The plans are intend to maintain … Read more

Father can’t walk his daughter arm-in-arm down the aisle at new weddings

Fathers cannot walk their daughter arm-in-arm down the aisle and couples must wash their hands before and after exchanging rings in post-lockdown weddings. New rules issued by the Government today also ban receptions when the ceremonies are allowed to restart with up to 30 people in England from Saturday. The plans are intend to maintain … Read more

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

Coronavirus UK: Robert Jenrick raises hopes of summer weddings

Could summer weddings still be on? Housing Secretary says decision will be made as ‘soon as we can’ on small socially-distanced ceremonies Cabinet member Robert Jenrick was pressed on when weddings could return It comes on the same day churches reopened with social distancing measures Some clergymen say they are ‘confused’ by rules given to … 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

Distraught couples lose tens of thousands of pounds over weddings cancelled by coronavirus

Brides and grooms around the world are heartbroken as they are charged thousands of pounds to postpone and cancel their weddings due to the coronavirus lockdown.  All weddings booked in the next few weeks have been cancelled following the government banning all public gatherings – with the exception of funerals.  Some couples are being charged … 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

Apartment on estate featured in Four Weddings And A Funeral is up for sale for £2.5m

A stately home apartment on an estate which featured in Four Weddings And A Funeral is up for sale for £2.5million. Albury Park Mansion, a Grade II* listed manor, in Surrey appeared in the 1994 film and was the venue of King George III’s coronation ball back in 1761.  The scene of the third wedding … Read more