Last updated date: 18 January, 2021
Photo by Renae Harvey Photography
Here at Easy Weddings, we’re continually monitoring the impact of coronavirus on the Australian wedding industry.
Throughout this challenging time, the thing we’ve heard most from couples and wedding vendors alike is how hard it is to stay up to date with the latest government regulations and rules for hosting a COVID-Safe wedding in Australia.
In response, we’ve developed the following COVID Wedding Restrictions Tracker for couples and industry pros. This page will be updated twice a week — on Mondays and Thursdays — with the latest state-by-state announcements and developments.
We hope you’ll join us in following and promoting the latest COVID-Safe wedding practices so that we can all get back to celebrating as soon as possible.
Here at Easy Weddings, we’re continually monitoring the impact of coronavirus on the Australian wedding industry.
Throughout this challenging time, the thing we’ve heard most from couples and wedding vendors alike is how hard it is to stay up to date with the latest government regulations and rules for hosting a COVID-Safe wedding in Australia.
In response, we’ve developed the following COVID Wedding Restrictions Tracker for couples and industry pros. This page will be updated twice a week — on Mondays and Thursdays — with the latest state-by-state announcements and developments.
We hope you’ll join us in following and promoting the latest COVID-Safe wedding practices so that we can all get back to celebrating as soon as possible.
NUMBER OF GUESTS:
Public Weddings (Venues, Parks, etc.):
No maximum but must adhere to 1 person per 2 sqm (if electronic record-keeping used – otherwise it’s 4 sqm.)
Private Weddings (Home):
15 guests – including occupants but not including wedding celebrant, photographer or videographer.
COVID-SAFE PLAN REQUIRED: Yes
RECORD-KEEPING REQUIRED: Yes
DISTANCING/PHYSICAL SPACE: Yes, social distancing.
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Must follow current hospitality restrictions.
1.5m distanced between tables. No maximum persons per table.
Standing food and beverage service permitted. Shared plates permitted as long as they are shared within a group at the same table.
Self-service buffet-style food service areas, cutlery and glass stations, and communal drink and condiment stations are not permitted.
DANCING: Maximum 50 people. 1 person per 2 sqm (providing electronic record keeping is used.)
LIVE MUSIC: Requirement of 5m distance from the audience, and 2m between performers. Recommend live music performed outdoors where possible.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Permitted. The photographer/videographer is not included in the 15 guest count for private residence weddings. For public weddings, however, they are included in the count for the square metre rule.
MASK RULES: Face masks must be worn indoors unless seated or dining. A mask is not required outdoors if you can keep 1.5 meters distance from others, but is strongly encouraged.
The couple getting married are not required to wear a face mask during the ceremony.
Masks must be worn in taxi or rideshare situations.
Makeup applications permitted. Mask to be worn at all times by supplier and client masks should only be removed for the duration of the service.
Other Links: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/religion-and-ceremony
NUMBER OF GUESTS:
Public Weddings (Venues, Parks, etc.):
Greater Sydney (including Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains): Maximum of 100 people. 1 person per 4 sqm indoors and 2 sqm outdoors.
Regional NSW: 1 person per 2 square metres, no cap.
Northern Beaches (northern area). Not permitted until 9/1/21.
COVID-SAFE PLAN REQUIRED: Yes, all vendors/suppliers must be registered as COVID-safe businesses
RECORD-KEEPING REQUIRED: Yes
DISTANCING/PHYSICAL SPACE:
Greater Sydney: 1 person per 4 sqm indoors and 2 sqm outdoors
Regional NSW: 1 person per 2 sqm
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Seated food and beverage service only. No shared utensils, platters, canapes, and buffets
DANCING:
Greater Sydney: Only the wedding party is permitted on the dancefloor to a maximum of 20 people. No rotations allowed.
Regional NSW: Only the wedding party is permitted on the dancefloor to a maximum of 20 people.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Social distancing
MASK RULES:
Greater Sydney: Mandatory in places of worship (children under 12 are exempt)
Regional NSW: Recommended where 1.5m distance can’t be maintained.
Other Links: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe/wedding-ceremonies-and-receptions
GREATER BRISBANE
WEDDING CEREMONIES (PUBLIC): Up to 100 people depending on occupant density.
WEDDING CEREMONIES (HOME): You can have 20 people gather in your home, including the residents who live there.
WEDDING RECEPTIONS: Up to 100 attendees depending on occupant density and venue’s COVID plan.
MASKS: Must carry a mask at all times. You must wear a mask indoors. You are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in outdoor spaces where you cannot distance.
You do not have to wear masks in a hospitality venue, such as a restaurant, when you are eating or drinking.
The couple getting married is not required to wear a mask during the ceremony.
Other than the couple getting married, guests must wear a mask while dancing.
REGIONAL QLD
NUMBER OF GUESTS:
Public Weddings (Venues, Parks, etc): 200 people
Private Weddings (Home): 50 people
COVID SAFE PLAN REQUIRED: Yes
RECORD-KEEPING REQUIRED: Yes
DISTANCING/PHYSICAL SPACE: 1 person per 2 sqm if electronic record keeping is used. Otherwise, it’s 1 person per 4 sqm.
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Standing and seated eating are permitted under a COVID-Safe Event Plan. The cake used for the ceremonial cutting of cake should not be served to guests. Buffets are not permitted.
DANCING: Permitted. No restrictions.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Social distancing
MASK RULES: No restrictions
Links: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-directions/business-activity
NUMBER OF GUESTS:
Public Weddings (Venues, Parks, etc): No limit
Private Weddings (Home): No limit
COVID-SAFE PLAN REQUIRED: 500 people require local government approval + approved COVID Event Plan. Staff and celebrants are excluded from the total number.
RECORD-KEEPING REQUIRED: Yes
DISTANCING/PHYSICAL SPACE: 1 person per 2 sqm.
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Alcohol can be served as part of unseated service arrangements.
DANCING: No restrictions
PHOTOGRAPHY: No restrictions
MASK RULES: N/A
OTHER RESTRICTIONS: Western Australia’s borders are currently closed to Victoria and NSW unless an exemption is granted.
Other Links: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid19-restriction-checker/weddings-funerals-religions-services/wa
NUMBER OF GUESTS:
Public Weddings (Venues, Parks, etc): 200 people. 1 person per 2 sqm.
Private Weddings (Home): 50 people
COVID-SAFE PLAN REQUIRED: Yes
RECORD-KEEPING REQUIRED: Yes
DISTANCING/PHYSICAL SPACE: 1 person per 2 sqm
FOOD & BEVERAGE: No shared utensils may be provided in the course of providing the service of any food or beverages. No communal food or beverage service areas may operate, this includes buffets, salad bars, or communal water/beverage dispensers
Food and beverages may be consumed standing up.
DANCING: Permitted.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Social distancing required
MASK RULES: Strongly encouraged if a 1.5m distance can’t be maintained.
OTHER RESTRICTIONS: South Australia’s border is currently closed to those who have been in the NSW areas of Greater Sydney, Wollongong LGA, and Central Coast LGA. Travellers from outside those areas must submit to a COVID test on day 1,5, and 12.
Travellers from QLD must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in SA and submit to COVID testing. Some exceptions apply.
Other Links: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-and-responsibilities/activities-and-gatherings
NUMBER OF GUESTS:
Public Weddings (Venues, Parks, etc): 500 people with 1 person per 2 sqm indoors and outdoors (provided Check In CBR app is used.)
Private Weddings (Home): No restriction
COVID SAFE PLAN REQUIRED: Yes
RECORD-KEEPING REQUIRED: Yes
DISTANCING/ PHYSICAL SPACE: 1 person per 2 sqm
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Buffets and self-serve food and beverage areas are prohibited. Alcohol consumed indoors must be done sitting down.
DANCING: Permitted.
PHOTOGRAPHY: No restrictions
LIVE MUSIC: Singers must distance 2 metres from other each other, band members and guests.
MASK RULES: N/A
OTHER RESTRICTIONS:
Other Links:
NUMBER OF GUESTS:
Public Weddings (Venues, Parks, etc): No restriction
Private Weddings (Home): No restriction
COVID-SAFE PLAN REQUIRED: Yes
RECORD-KEEPING REQUIRED: Yes
DISTANCING/PHYSICAL SPACE: 1.5 metres
FOOD & BEVERAGE: No restrictions
DANCING: No restrictions
PHOTOGRAPHY: No restrictions
MASK RULES: N/A
OTHER RESTRICTIONS:
Other Links:
NUMBER OF GUESTS:
Public Weddings (Venues, Parks, etc): 250 people (indoor), 1000 people (outdoor)
Private Weddings (Home): 100 people
COVID-SAFE PLAN REQUIRED: Yes
RECORD-KEEPING REQUIRED: Yes
DISTANCING/ PHYSICAL SPACE: 1 person per 2 sqm
FOOD & BEVERAGE: No restriction
DANCING: Permitted
PHOTOGRAPHY: No restrictions
MASK RULES: N/A
OTHER RESTRICTIONS:
Other Links:
Planning a COVID-Safe wedding? Staying on the pulse of your local government rules and regulations is critical to keeping you and your guests safe. We’ll do our best to keep you apprised of updates as they’re announced. You can sign up for our weekly newsletter for couples here, or join our wedding supplier network for vendor-specific announcements.
We also encourage you to keep in the loop of press conferences and updates from your local health officials. You can visit state-by-state announcements via Health Direct to discover the latest COVID wedding restrictions in VIC as well as COVID wedding rules in NSW, ACT, QLD, NT, SA, TAS & WA.
Easy Weddings is committed to bringing you the latest news as it relates to COVID-Safe weddings in VIC, NSW, ACT, SA, QLD, WA, NT, and TAS. We’ll be updating this page every Monday and Thursday morning by 11 am. We’re doing our best to keep ourselves and our industry informed of the latest wedding-related coronavirus news, but there may be a delay between government announcements being made and our updates.
Get our latest updates here. You can also sign up for our weekly couples’ newsletter to receive updates directly to your inbox.
Having a COVID Safety Plan in place is a requirement in most Australian states. In VIC, NSW, QLD and SA, it’s required that hosts record attendee details for contact tracing purposes. Of course, for couples, it’s very likely that you’ll have your wedding guests’ info readily available. Wedding suppliers, vendors and contractors should also provide couples with the contact tracing details of any staff members that will be on-site.
Each state in Australia has a different plan in place for managing coronavirus wedding restrictions. For more info on your state’s rules, please refer to the relevant section above for details. A government source we’ve found useful is Health Direct’s COVID-19 Restrictions Checker by State.
It depends on your state’s restrictions and your venue’s COVID Safety Plans and postponement policies.
Across Victoria, many couples have postponed their weddings to mid or late 2021, some into 2022.
In many places, popular wedding dates are in high demand, appealing to both the couples who are newly engaged and those who are postponing their weddings. What does that mean if you haven’t yet booked your wedding package, venue or suppliers? You could face difficulty setting a date in the earlier months of 2021, as demand is at an all-time high, especially in states that have been hit by COVID.
Our team of wedding planners throughout Australia make planning a wedding during coronavirus easier, as they know what venues have COVID Safety Plans in place and what availability is like across various venues.
Your wedding invitations will need to include a little extra info this year to put your guests at ease. We’ve addressed all your COVID wedding invitation concerns in this article about how to write invitations right now.
If you’re hosting your wedding at an established venue, the events manager or coordinator should be up to date with the latest local rules and regulations. They typically take on enforcing those rules with suppliers and guests as well as educating their couples about any new restrictions.
Reach out to your venue and your suppliers to coordinate any amendments to your wedding plans and ensure you’re all practising within the latest guidelines.
Across the wedding industry, many suppliers and venues are taking on the additional costs of extra cleaning supplies and extra staffing needed for COVID-Safe weddings.
However, some couples might opt to add small things like customised masks for their guests or extra hand sanitiser that’s branded with the wedding logo.
Larger investments might include moving your wedding to an outdoor wedding venue and bringing in an open-air marquee.
Most venues and suppliers will cover this in their COVID wedding safety agreement or waiver. Usually, it’s the couple who is on the hook for any fines that might be incurred due to not following the local rules. The venue will usually be responsible for breaking up any activity at the wedding that’s deemed unsafe.
It depends on your state’s advice, but it’s usually a safety checklist and guidebook to outline things like contact tracing, hygiene practices, dining rules and dancing restrictions. Most venues will be across these plans.
Here’s more information on COVID Safety Plans for weddings in NSW, QLD, NT, ACT, TAS, SA, and WA.
Yes, weddings in Metropolitan Melbourne are permitted. There is no cap on weddings held at a public venue or outdoor space, although the 1 person per 2 square metre rule applies – as long as record keeping is done electronically. Otherwise, the 1 person per 4 square metre rule applies.
Weddings held at a private residence (home) are limited to 15 guests including the couple, but excluding the celebrant, photographer and videographer.
Source: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/religion-and-ceremony
Yes, weddings in regional Victoria are permitted and follow the same guidelines as Metropolitan Melbourne.
Source: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/religion-and-ceremony
As of January 3 2021, there are restrictions in place for weddings across New South Wales.
Greater Sydney (including Central Coast and Wollongong): Socially distanced weddings of up to 100 people (1 person per 2 sqm indoors and 4 sqm outdoors) are allowed. A COVID-19 Safety Plan must be registered.
Northern Beaches (northern area): Weddings are currrently not permitted under lockdown laws. Outdoor gatherings are limited to 2 people.
Regional NSW: There are no maximum numbers however the number of people is limited to 1 person per 2 square metres. A COVID-19 Safety Plan must be registered.
Dancing is restricted to the wedding party only and capped at 20 people. No rotations are permitted.
Source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules#weddings
Weddings held at a public venue or public outdoor space in Queensland are capped at 200 people. If electronic record keeping is used, 1 person per 2 square metres applies. Otherwise, weddings are restricted to 1 person per 4 square metres.
In a private home or residence, weddings are capped at 50 people.
Dancing is permitted.
No buffets allowed.
Weddings of less than 500 people in Western Australia are permitted as long as 1 person per 2 square metre space is maintained. If you’ll have more than 500 people on-site (including staff), local government approval is required.
Source: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid19-restriction-checker/weddings-funerals-religions-services/wa
Weddings in South Australia held in a public venue or outdoor space have a maximum capacity of 200 people with the 1 person per 2 square metre rule. A COVID marshal is required as is social distancing.
For private residence/home weddings, 50 people are permitted.
Dancing is allowed as is the consumption of food and beverages standing up.
Communal food areas such as buffets is banned.
Source: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid19-restriction-checker/weddings-funerals-religions-services/sa
Public Weddings (Venues, Parks, etc): 200 people. 1 person per 2 sqm.
Private Weddings (Home): 50 people
Yes, outdoor weddings of up to 1,000 attendees are permitted; or up to 250 people indoors at an events venue. No more than one person per two square metres and dancing is permitted.
Backyard or at-home weddings are limited to 100 people, excluding those who live on the premises.
Source: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid19-restriction-checker/weddings-funerals-religions-services/tas
Weddings in the Australian Capital Territory are capped at 500 people and must follow 1 person per 2 square metres providing the Check In CBR app is used to collect attendees’ details. Otherwise, 1 person per 4 square metres applies.
Dancing is allowed, but shared food stations such as buffets are not.
Source: https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/business-and-work/weddings
There are no limits on weddings in the Northern Territory, but the local government still requires physical distancing of 1.5 metres. Where possible, different groups should not be sitting face to face.
Source: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid19-restriction-checker/weddings-funerals-religions-services/nt
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While the wedding industry is beginning to recover from coronavirus in most Australian states, there is a mix of information about COVID-Safe weddings floating around the web.
As the upcoming weeks and months are likely to bring more announcements, press conferences and changes, we’ve launched this new COVID-19 Wedding Restriction Tracker to bring you the most relevant news from your state in a simple, visual format.
This page will be updated by 11 am Monday and Thursday to include any changes across each Australian state.
VENUES: No maximum but subject to 1 person per 2qm rule where electronic record keeping is maintained.
CELEBRANTS: Must remain 1.5m distance. The celebrant is NOT counted in the private residence cap of 15.
PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: Permitted. The photographer/videographer is not included in the 15 guest count for private residence weddings. For public weddings, however, they are included in the count for the square metre rule.
F&B (including cakes): Standing food and beverage service permitted. Share plates are permitted within a group at the same table. Self-service buffet-style food service areas, cutlery and glass stations, and communal drink and condiment stations must be removed, or access prevented. The number of condiments available on tables should be minimised where possible. Tables to be 1.5m apart with no maximum persons per table.
ENTERTAINMENT: Requirement of 5m distance from the audience, and 2m between performers. Recommend live music performed outdoors where possible.
DANCING: Maximum 50 people. 1 person per 4 sqm (providing electronic record keeping is used.)
TRANSPORT: Follow safe hygiene practices to protect yourself and passengers. Masks to be worn by drivers and passengers.
HAIR/MAKEUP: 1 person per 2sqm. Minimise personal contact with the customer. Masks should only be removed for the duration of the service for the client only. Supplier must wear mask at all times.
SOCIAL DISTANCING: Yes
MASKS: Must be carried at all times and be worn indoors when not seated. Can be removed for the ceremony and photos. Must be worn in ride shares and taxis.
REGISTER WITH COVID-SAFE? Yes
OTHER: All vendors must keep records of clients for tracing
VENUES:
Greater Sydney (including Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains): Maximum of 100 people. 1 person per 4 sqm indoors and 2 sqm outdoors.
Regional NSW: 1 person per 2 square metres, no cap.
Northern Beaches (northern area). Not permitted until 9/1/21.
CELEBRANTS: No mask required during ceremony, 1.5m distance, Covid safe plan required.
PHOTOGRAPHER: Social distancing required
F&B (including cakes): Seated food and beverage service only. No shared utensils, platters, canapes, and buffets.
ENTERTAINMENT: A small group of up to 5 people may sing. Musical groups should rehearse and perform outdoors or in large, well-ventilated indoor spaces.
DANCING:
Greater Sydney: Only the wedding party is permitted on the dancefloor to a maximum of 20 people. No rotations allowed.
Regional NSW: Only the wedding party is permitted on the dancefloor to a maximum of 20 people.
TRANSPORT: Follow safe hygiene practices to protect yourself and passengers. Masks to be worn by operator and guests at all times.
HAIR/MAKEUP: 1 person per 2sqm. Minimise personal contact with the customer. Masks to be worn by the service providers at all times.
MASKS:
Greater Sydney: Mandatory in places of worship (children under 12 are exempt). Can be removed for the ceremony and photos.
Regional NSW: Recommended where 1.5m distance can’t be maintained.
Face masks mandatory for all staff in hospitality venues.
SOCIAL DISTANCING: Yes
REGISTER WITH COVID-SAFE? Yes
GREATER BRISBANE
VENUES: Must collect guest contact details OR ensure a one person per 4sqm rule. Dancing is not allowed.
CELEBRANTS: Permitted at wedding ceremonies of no more than 10 people including themselves, the couple and the two witnesses.
PHOTOGRAPHERS: Permitted at the ceremony only (receptions are banned) if counted within the maximum of people.
MASKS: Mandatory
REGIONAL QLD
VENUES: 200 people
CELEBRANTS: Social distancing required
PHOTOGRAPHER: Social distancing required
F&B (including cakes): Standing and seated eating are permitted under a COVID-Safe Event Plan. The cake used for the ceremonial cutting of cake should not be served to guests. Buffets are not permitted.
ENTERTAINMENT: Social distancing required
DANCING: No restrictions
TRANSPORT: Social distancing. Passengers should choose seating positions that maximise the distance between them and the driver. Face masks recommended.
HAIR/MAKEUP: Minimise personal contact with the customer
SOCIAL DISTANCING: Yes. Members of the same household are not required to physically distance.
REGISTER WITH COVID-SAFE? Yes
VENUES: No limit. 500+ people require local government approval + approved COVID Event Plan
CELEBRANTS: No restriction
PHOTOGRAPHER: No restriction
F&B (including cakes): Alcohol can be served as part of unseated service arrangements
ENTERTAINMENT: No restriction
DANCING: No restriction
TRANSPORT: Follow safe hygiene practices to protect yourself and passengers.
HAIR/MAKEUP: No restriction
SOCIAL DISTANCING: Recommended
REGISTER WITH COVID-SAFE? Yes – 500+ people
VENUES: 200 people. 1 person per 2 sqm. Venues must elect COVID-Marshal
CELEBRANTS: Social distancing required
PHOTOGRAPHER: Social distancing required
F&B (including cakes): No shared utensils. No communal food or beverage service areas including buffets, salad bars, or communal water/beverage dispensers.
Food and beverages may be consumed standing up.
ENTERTAINMENT: Social distancing required
DANCING: Permitted
TRANSPORT: Follow safe hygiene practices to protect yourself and passengers
HAIR/MAKEUP: 1 person per 2sqm. Minimise personal contact with the customer and wear appropriate PPE.
SOCIAL DISTANCING: Yes
REGISTER WITH COVID-SAFE? Yes
Other Links: Digital Contact Tracing for Weddings https://forms.sa.gov.au/#/form/5fb1fb9fad9c5820881d8528/app/5fbaf7d04d433123c4fec8b4
VENUES: 500 people with 1 person per 2 sqm indoors and outdoors (provided Check In CBR app is used.)
CELEBRANTS: Social distancing required
PHOTOGRAPHER: Social distancing required
F&B (including cakes): Buffets and self-serve food and beverage areas are prohibited. Alcohol consumed indoors must be done sitting down.
ENTERTAINMENT: Singers must distance 2 metres from other each other, band members and guests.
DANCING: No hard restriction.
TRANSPORT: No restriction
HAIR/MAKEUP: 1 person per 4sqm. Minimise personal contact with the customer. Record all client details for tracing purposes.
SOCIAL DISTANCING: Yes
REGISTER WITH COVID-SAFE? Yes
VENUES: No limit
CELEBRANTS: No restriction
PHOTOGRAPHER: No restriction
F&B (including cakes): No restriction
ENTERTAINMENT: No restriction
DANCING: No restriction
TRANSPORT: Follow safe hygiene practices to protect yourself and passengers. Passengers to sit in the back of the vehicle first where possible
HAIR/MAKEUP: No restriction
SOCIAL DISTANCING: Yes
REGISTER WITH COVID-SAFE? Yes
VENUES: 250 people (indoor), 1000 people (outdoor). 1 person per 2 sqm.
CELEBRANTS: Social distancing required
PHOTOGRAPHER: Social distancing required
F&B (including cakes): No restriction
ENTERTAINMENT: No restriction
DANCING: Permitted
TRANSPORT: No restriction
HAIR/MAKEUP: No restriction
SOCIAL DISTANCING: Yes
REGISTER WITH COVID-SAFE? Yes
In most states, the wedding venue is responsible for the collection of attending guest information along with a COVID-Safe plan. Our COVID Wedding Restrictions Tracker above indicates which states and services need to register all clients they come in contact with.
Please confirm with the venue prior to the wedding to ensure you do not have to track guests and suppliers.
Venues in SA must elect and register a COVID-Safe marshal. It is not a requirement in any other state, however, we do recommend that all suppliers nominate a staff member to patrol adherence to restrictions for both staff members, couples, and guests. Source: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/business-and-work/covid-marshals
Highly recommend making all tracking and tracing contact-less. Here are some options:
Small costs should be absorbed if possible — things like cleaning supplies are a great example of supplier costs to absorb. Any larger costs — like extra staffing or additional hire items — that you might like to pass onto the couples should be included in any new contract terms and conditions going forward.
It is everyone’s responsibility to understand the restrictions and rules of how to conduct a COVID-Safe wedding.
Generally, it will be the responsibility of the venue to control inappropriate behaviours on the wedding day. It is important that the venue and all suppliers are in contact with each other prior to the wedding day to ensure they are all following COVID-Safe procedures. You’re also responsible for your staff’s behaviours, so you’ll want to ensure they’re all up to date on the latest protocols.
The venue and/or wedding planner should communicate the COVID Safety Plan with the couple, and the couple should communicate this info to their guests prior to the day. A post in their wedding Facebook group, SMS or group email is a great way to communicate this info with guests.
Yes — all staff, regardless of position, need to complete COVID-19 Infection Control Training and must have the certifications available onsite at all times. To complete the online training visit health.gov.
There’s a lot you can do to keep the experience a positive one for couples and their wedding guests.
Check out our panel webinar on How to Run a COVID-Safe Wedding for ideas from top industry suppliers across different business categories and Australian states. Or ask the Wedding Supplier Network, our online wedding industry community, to make suggestions based on your specific business and state.
Are you a couple looking for more info about the latest wedding restrictions? Head to the start of our COVID Wedding Restrictions Tracker.
The National Covid-19 Commission Advisory Board has developed a planning tool to help businesses reopen and be COVIDSafe. Here’s the approved COVID-Safe template.
In most states, the wedding venue is responsible for the overarching COVID-Safe plan, however, all wedding suppliers should have and adhere to a COVID-Safe plan for their operations both internal and external. For private weddings, the wedding planner or couple is responsible developing and managing guests to adhere to a COVID-Safe plan.
Download the government-approved COVID-Safe plan here https://pmc.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/my-business-covidsafe-plan-update-19-08-2020.pdf
With so much information out there about the latest COVID-Safety rules in every state being so nuanced, we’ve found this restriction checker tool from Health Direct to be incredibly helpful for accessing wedding restrictions quickly.
Are you stumped with how to deal with COVID-19 issues in your contract? We spoke with an expert lawyer to answer all the questions facing wedding suppliers. Here’s some insight into legal questions for wedding suppliers dealing with contract dilemmas like postponing weddings during coronavirus.
If you’re struggling to take enquiries and convert them to sales at the moment, wedding industry expert Alan Berg offers valuable advice on how to maintain wedding sales without selling into a crisis.
Social media has proven a fantastic way to keep in touch with audiences as things change quickly in response to COVID-19. Here are some tips from our social media squad on staying connected during times of uncertainty.
And lastly, for a bit of business inspiration, here are real stories of how different wedding businesses like venues, photographers and musicians are getting by in these strange times.
Disclaimer: We’re happy to be a reliable source of redistributing information within the Australian wedding industry. Please be advised that this content is by no means legal advice, and should not be relied upon as such. Our Easy Weddings COVID-Safe Wedding Guidance Tool is meant to be used as a supplemental information destination that promotes safe wedding practices that are in line with the Australian government’s COVID-19 safety advice. When possible, we have linked all appropriate government bodies as sources of more detailed information.
See something missing or something wrong? Let us know. We strive to keep our COVID information updated but restrictions are changing frequently.
