While we’re still navigating through unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, brides and grooms up and down the country have some more confidence restored as restrictions begin to lift. If you have your wedding day booked this summer, we’re still not out of the woods, meaning you need to be compliant with government restrictions to ensure guests are kept safe. Your big day should be one you’ll never forget (for all the right reasons), so here is a guide on how to have a covid-safe wedding this summer. 

Understandably, your wedding venue plays a huge part in terms of keeping attendees safe from catching COVID-19. With the summer months now upon us, it’s wise to look into outdoor wedding spaces that will significantly reduce transmission rates. There are all kinds of options to choose from, including marquees and tipis that can serve as the perfect space for your guests, while keeping everyone safe. 

It’s your responsibility as the bride and groom to lay down rules with your guests. Even if the majority of you have been vaccinated, this isn’t a 100% guarantee you won’t catch the virus. This means there should be social distancing guidelines in place and face masks to be worn. If you’ve booked a venue, they should have their own plan in place. However, for those having an intimate affair at home, you need to do what you can to lay down the law and ensure guests abide by the rules. 

Whether you’re having a big do or a small affair, it’s wise that guests travel to and from the venue separately. Rather than hiring a minibus to shuttle your loved ones from A to B, you should encourage them to travel in their own vehicles. Doing so will minimise the risk of catching and transmitting the coronavirus. Obviously, you will want to arrive at your big day in style, so why not check out English Wedding Cars to find a vehicle to ferry you from your doorstep to the chapel? 

We all understand the importance of washing our hands regularly, more so because of the pandemic we’re facing. This means you need to provide hand sanitiser to all guests who attend your wedding day. Whether you place a bottle on each table or have hand sanitiser stations at entrances and exits, all guests must follow protocol to keep everyone safe. 

While restrictions have recently lifted, meaning there is no longer a maximum capacity cap for weddings, you may still have guests who are unable to attend your special day due to the venue’s rules or if they live overseas. Therefore, setting up a device to stream your wedding day on platforms like Zoom or Skype will allow loved ones to witness the ceremony from around the world while being COVID-19 safe. 

We all want to look back on our wedding day with fondness and wonderful memories. Even if you’re getting married during the global pandemic, that’s not to say you can’t have the ceremony and reception you’ve always dreamed of. As long as you adhere to the rules and restrictions and ensure your guests follow suit, your wedding day will go off without a hitch.