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18th May 2020
09:36am BST

"Small social gatherings by family and close friends will be allowed but are to be limited to a maximum number of attendees for a period of time where social distancing can be maintained (for example: small weddings, baptisms)."That weddings with guests present will be allowed to resume is, of course, being welcomed. However, the question of exactly how many guests will be permitted at such "small weddings" is a crucial one for many couples across the country who have weddings booked in the coming months, or have postponed their weddings and are hoping to reschedule for later this year. Speaking this morning, Simon Harris acknowledged that the situation is causing a lot of angst for people who are planning their Big Day. He said that the Government is working on guidance for weddings "that will put a number on it, or a range". However, he cautioned that the number is "likely to be very small" adding that it's "highly unlikely to be anything like 100". The Minister for Health added that he himself was due to be a groomsman at a wedding taking place this summer, but it had now been pushed out to next year.
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