PRIME minister Boris Johnson has announced weddings and funerals can be attended by more than 30 people from June 21 – despite most other Covid restrictions remaining in place.

It was an unexpected boost to couples and families but the joy does come with a host of caveats.

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Here is everything that couples planning a wedding need to know.

What’s the new limit?

The gov.uk website says: “The number of people who can attend these events in a Covid-secure venue or other venue (such as a garden of a private home) will be determined by how many people a venue can safely accommodate with social distancing measures in place, including guests of all ages and anyone working at the event.

“A marquee or other structure in a private garden of a private home must have at least 50 per cent of its walled area open at any time for it to be classed as outdoors and for the limit based on safe capacity to apply.

“Inside private homes, and in enclosed structures in gardens of private homes, weddings can only be held in line with broader social contact rules of up to 6 people or 2 households, except in the case of an urgent marriage where one of those getting married is seriously ill and not expected to recover. These can take place in private dwellings with up to 30 people.”

What about the reception?

The gov.uk website confirms that “some restrictions on these events will remain in place to enable them to take place safely”, including table service requirements, face coverings, social distancing and restrictions on dancing and singing as is currently the case.

The guidance continues: “For those organising weddings in gardens of private homes or on private land, you will need to make your chosen venue as safe as possible.

“If you plan on having more than 30 people, you must complete a Covid-19 risk assessment to determine how many attendees will be able to attend and follow government guidance to make the event as safe as possible.”