Posted on 03/21/2020 6:42:03 PM PDT by marshmallow
The Church of England has issued new guidance on weddings, stating ceremonies can go ahead but should be limited to the legal minimum of five people.
The priest and two witnesses should all observe a social distance from the couple while traditions such at the priest touching the rings or the couple's hands as part of the blessing are no longer required.
As public worship services are currently suspended, the readings of the banns of marriage in the weeks before the wedding at local parishes are no longer necessary but couples need to apply for a different license.
Couples are being encouraged to livestream the ceremonies online but have the option to postpone.
New guidance has also been given on baptisms.
Again, the ceremony should be limited to a minister, parents and godparents.
The priest is not allowed to hold the baby or administer water by hand.
The Church says families may wish to postpone but in cases where a child is in danger, there is an obligation to carry out the baptism.
The Bishop of Manchester, Dr David Walker, said: "Couples and parents, friends and families will have been planning for months, even years for their special moment, whether a wedding or a christening.
"Now, it can go ahead - but with only the minimum required in attendance. You may need to cancel or postpone.
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separate rooms on the honeymoon night
#socialdistancing
Minimum of five?
What if I’m marrying six wives?
The Bride, and Groom. The Minister. The Parents of the Bride, and the Parents of the Groom. Best Man, and Maid of honor. I count at least 9 people for a bare minimum wedding ceremony. 10 if you want organ music for the wedding march.
We’ll call you Henry VIII.
:-)
I doubt you can get married at all here right now. Marriage license registrar likely closef
I notice that more than 5 people have posted to this thread
entirely too many!
I notice that more than 5 people have posted to this thread
entirely too many!
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Indeed, not even the Internet is safe anymore. This Corona thing has gone viral!
Corona? Viral? I see what you did there.
my dtrs bff had to call off her very very expensise wedding...6 figures...due to Marylands 50 or less policy...
Can’t they just wear face masks? After all the bride and groom DO know what each other look like.
That’s 3 more than I had ... at first wedding...course her daddy was standing outside with a shotgun...
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