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<p>The Government announced a four-week pause at Step 3 of the roadmap following an
assessment of the data against the four tests.</p><p>After carefully considering the
potential impacts, on 14 June the Government announced that there will no longer be
a maximum number cap for attendees at wedding and civil partnerships, and receptions
set out in law. From 21 June, the number of attendees at weddings, civil partnerships
and receptions will be determined by how many people the venue or space can safely
accommodate with social distancing measures in place.</p><p>The changes allow people
to celebrate their union with their families and loved ones, and aligns the wedding
sector with the way most other COVID Secure venues operate - such as restaurants and
pubs - where social distancing determines a venue’s capacity. Additionally, changes
also bring commemorative events, such as wakes, in line with existing rules on funerals
so people can say goodbye to those they have lost.</p><p>This change does not enable
a wedding of any size to take place. To manage the risks around the virus the exact
number of attendees will be based on the COVID-19 risk assessment of each venue or
outdoor space, and measures put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.</p><p>At
Step 3, social distancing and COVID-secure rules apply to all businesses, venues and
workplaces. While we feel it is safe to make some easements, we have not made the
decision to move to Step 4. We will only lift remaining restrictions on weddings,
civil partnerships and commemorative events when the decision is taken to move to
the next stage of the roadmap. We know this pause will be disappointing to many people,
including those planning weddings and other events, but we hope that these cautious
changes will enable some more people to attend these special events.</p><p>We have
published extensive guidance on wedding and civil partnership ceremonies, receptions
and celebrations on GOV.UK, which can be found here - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-wedding-and-civil-partnership-ceremonies-receptions-and-celebrations"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-wedding-and-civil-partnership-ceremonies-receptions-and-celebrations</a></p><p>
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