There is a lot of confusion around weddings in the current NSW climate as different regions are under different rules and parts of the state are going in and coming out of lockdown every week so here are the current rules for weddings in Sydney and in the Mid Coast LGA where I provide my services.
SYDNEY RULES FOR WEDDINGS
Small weddings with no reception after
No more than 5 guests outside the wedding party
The wedding party includes:
- the two people getting married
- two witnesses required for the marriage
- one person conducting the service
- one person to record the wedding
Small weddings can only be held outdoors or in venues open for funerals
No weddings can be held in domestic premises.
MID COAST LGA (REGIONAL NSW OUT OF LOCKDOWN) RULES
No more than 50 guests can attend weddings.
Guests must be seated while eating and drinking. You can dance at a wedding.
THE FOLLOWING ARE GENERAL RULES THAT APPLY TO ALL OF NSW:
- Masks are mandatory
- All guests must check in using the Service NSW App or sign the manual log if they do not have a smart phone
- If you live in Greater Sydney, you cannot attend or take part in a wedding that is outside the Greater Sydney Area (regional NSW)
- If you live in regional NSW, you can only attend a wedding in Greater Sydney if you are part of the ceremony or the parent, child or sibling of the persons getting married.
- If you live in Greater Sydney but not in an area of concern, you can only attend a wedding in an area of concern if you are part of the ceremony or the parent, child or sibling of one of the persons getting married.
- If you live in an area of concern, you can only attend a wedding outside that area of concern if you are part of the ceremony or a parent, child or sibling of one of the person’s getting married.
For more information visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20210902_01.aspx or your state or territories government site.
If you have any questions or concerns about how you might implement or manage these restrictions on the day of your wedding you can book a consultation with me using the contact form on the website https://seaandtreeweddings.com.au/contact
