WHAT ARE THE CURRENT COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS FOR WEDDINGS IN VICTORIA?

Ahhhhhh Aunty Rona…

Warwick signing on the dotted line… covid style.
Photo - Briars Atlas

She’s a proving to be like one of those unwanted guests that just does NOT get the vibe it’s time to leave!

The bar closed 2 hours ago Rona, it’s time to go home!!!!!

So in light of the fact that this god-damn pandemic seems to be coming and going like an annoying rash… we need to work your wedding around the restrictions.

Here at I Do Drive Thru, we are not interested in finding loopholes or going against any of the rules, so please don’t ask.
There’s too much on the line with both the public health situation as well as our business.

Anyway, to help you understand the absolute latests information in regards to what you can and can’t do, we’ve gathered the facts from the DHHS website and outlaid them here for your viewing pleasure!

(Yeah right!!)

Please note, this info is for Victoria only.
If you are getting married in another state, you can find further info here.

CURRENT RULES - VICTORIA (as of 3rd Feb 2021)

NUMBER OF GUESTS:

Public Weddings (Venues, Parks, etc.):

No maximum but must adhere to 1 person per 2 sqm
(if electronic record-keeping (QR code) used – otherwise it’s 4 sqm.)

Private Weddings (Home):

30 guests – including occupants but not including wedding celebrant, photographer or videographer.

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.
They recommend live music to be performed outdoors where possible.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Permitted. The photographer/videographer is not included in the 30 guest count for private residence weddings. For public weddings, however, they are included in the count for the square metre rule.

Humour is the best defence!

MASK RULES: Face masks must be carried at all times but are not currently required to be worn during the ceremony. (yay!)

Masks must be worn in taxi or ride-share 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.

WHAT HAPPENS IF WE NEED TO POSTPONE OR (GOD FORBID) CANCEL?

I Do Drive Thru has a full refund policy in the light of covid-related restrictions…. but we highly recommend postponing rather than cancelling altogether.

And if you’ve got several suppliers you’d like to take along for the ride, we recommend using doodle to ensure everyone you love, are also available!

JUST REMEMBER, IN THE END, WE’LL GET YOU MARRIED AND IT. WILL. BE. FABULOUS!!!!!!

Remember when masks were everywhere? Thank goodness that phase is over. Awesome shot by Briars Atlas.