AQW 17471/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the arrangements for the resumption of wedding receptions.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 16 April 2021
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 16 April 2021
- Answer due by
- 4 May 2021
- Answered
- 13 May 202127 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The number permitted to attend weddings and civil partnerships is to be informed by a risk assessment for the venue.
Face coverings must be worn by all unless exempt, other than those in the marriage party.
Receptions or post ceremony gatherings are not permitted at present. An indicative date of 24 May has been set for the resumption of post ceremony receptions or functions (with numbers to be informed by a risk assessment for the venue). This will be subject to review.
Customers can view the facilities of venues used for marriages and civil partnerships, such as hotels and other venues, restricted to a maximum of four customers per visit.
Further guidance is available on NI Direct at the following link: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-weddings-and-civil-partnerships