{"id":49109,"date":"2020-09-25T15:00:44","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T14:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/?p=49109"},"modified":"2022-05-06T13:54:40","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T12:54:40","slug":"wedding-news-september-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wedding-news-september-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"September 2020 Roundup of Wedding news"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>A roundup of wedding related news and articles (updated September 25th 2020)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>From The UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/130c1103-fce3-40e8-973f-4f1fbeeedca8\" class=\"broken_link\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">The end of big weddings<\/a> and why I won&#8217;t be weeping<\/p>\n<p>South Asian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk-england-birmingham-54271395\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Weddings should have 400 guests not 15<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We have to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk-54254381\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">phone 15 people to uninvite them<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk-england-54247927\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">gone from 65 weddings this year to one<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/news\/greater-manchester-news\/whole-year-work-ripped-away-18981610\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">A whole year of work ripped away<\/a> as wedding industry devastated by coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>Your guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/guide-choosing-mens-wedding-ring\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">choosing a men&#8217;s wedding ring<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pandemic may have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stylist.co.uk\/weddings\/new-wedding-laws-uk-2020-beach-garden-sea\/423785\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">permanent effect on future weddings,<\/a> as new laws around ceremonies are proposed<\/p>\n<p>Best<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/scotland-now\/best-scottish-wedding-destinations-married-22698794\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Scottish outdoor wedding destinations<\/a> for ceremonies during pandemic<\/p>\n<p>The Guardian Photo Essay: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2020\/sep\/18\/i-was-stressed-but-happy-weddings-haitian-style-a-photo-essay\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Weddings, Haitian Style<\/a><\/p>\n<p>How to Plan a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/plan-dog-friendly-wedding\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Dog Friendly Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Celebrity <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/brides\/gallery\/2020091096969\/celebrity-short-wedding-dresses-inspiration-photos\/1\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Short Wedding Dresses<\/a><\/p>\n<p>UK Wedding Firms told to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/2020\/sep\/07\/uk-wedding-firms-told-to-refund-couples-for-covid-cancellations\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Refund Couples for COVID cancellations<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Couple&#8217;s Genius Wedding trick for Coronavirus times:<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2020\/09\/10\/couple-come-up-with-genius-way-to-have-a-wedding-in-coronavirus-times-cardboard-cutouts-as-guests-13251278\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Cardboard Cutout Guests<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: How many people can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/explainers-52811509?intlink_from_url=https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/topics\/c6wnzl2433jt\/weddings&amp;link_location=live-reporting-story\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">attend a wedding<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk-scotland-tayside-central-54083764?intlink_from_url=https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/topics\/c6wnzl2433jt\/weddings&amp;link_location=live-reporting-story\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Couple kept apart by coronavirus<\/a> marry in Scotland<\/p>\n<p>Princess Beatrice&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/royalcentral.co.uk\/uk\/york\/princess-beatrices-wedding-dress-to-go-on-show-148720\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Wedding Dress to go on Show<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Call to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk-54004302?intlink_from_url=https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/topics\/c6wnzl2433jt\/weddings&amp;link_location=live-reporting-story\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">allow ceremonies outdoors and at home<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Same Sex Religious Ceremonies now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk-northern-ireland-53982528\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">allowed in Northern Ireland<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>From Ireland<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Donegal Weddings for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/press-release\/89d0a-donegal-placed-on-level-3-under-irelands-plan-for-living-with-covid-19\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">50 can go ahead this weekend<\/a>, but just 25 from Monday<\/p>\n<p>Cork Rose deals with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.echolive.ie\/corklives\/Wedding-of-the-Week-Wed-after-the-storm-9337baf2-0ffc-4ac0-89e1-b827bab9d825-ds\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Storm Ellen and pandemic<\/a>, before Wedding Day<\/p>\n<p>Cork Woman who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rsvplive.ie\/life\/weddings\/cork-woman-who-rescheduled-wedding-22681301\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">rescheduled her wedding in just 11 days<\/a> says brides need to be realistic<\/p>\n<p>WeddingDates CEO Ciara speaking on latest guidelines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fm104.ie\/news\/fm104-news\/health-expert-makes-a-case-for-lockdown\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">featured on national radio stations<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishexaminer.com\/lifestyle\/people\/arid-40044449.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Nifty Fifties themed wedding<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whatever happened to <a href=\"https:\/\/dublininquirer.com\/2020\/09\/02\/whatever-happened-to-dublin-s-wedding-grushys\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Dublin&#8217;s Wedding Grushys?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Irish Dry Cleaner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rsvplive.ie\/life\/weddings\/irish-dry-cleaner-issues-warning-22595596\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">issues warning over storing your Wedding Dress incorrectly<\/a><\/p>\n<p>New <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenue.ie\/en\/corporate\/communications\/stimulus\/stay-and-spend-tax-credit-incentive.aspx\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Stay and Spend Scheme announced<\/a> to help hospitality sector<\/p>\n<p>Our day was magic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishexaminer.com\/lifestyle\/relationships\/arid-40041266.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">despite storm Ellen<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Munster Wedding Industry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishexaminer.com\/business\/companies\/arid-40039586.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">feels the effects of COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejournal.ie\/updated-weddings-guidance-5186339-Aug2020\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Updated guidance on Weddings<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>From Elsewhere<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Growing Trend for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomingartificial.co.uk\/the-growing-trend-for-artificial-wedding-bouquets\" class=\"broken_link\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Artificial Wedding Bouquets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmorningamerica.com\/living\/story\/10-pieces-advice-couples-postponed-weddings-2021-73224767\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">10 pieces of advice for couples<\/a> who have postponed their weddings to 2021<\/p>\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.refinery29.com\/en-us\/2020\/09\/10035546\/covid-micro-wedding-cost-minimony-trend\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"> real costs of a Micro Wedding\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Special Report: <a href=\"https:\/\/hoiabc.com\/2020\/09\/24\/special-report-new-world-of-weddings\/\" class=\"broken_link\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">New world of weddings<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/sydney\/news\/is-nsws-new-rule-about-dancing-at-weddings-the-strangest-safety-measure-to-date-092420-1\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Strange rule about dancing at weddings<\/a> from NSW Australia<\/p>\n<p>Weddings are out but<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfgate.com\/renotahoe\/article\/weddings-elopement-tahoe-15592032.php\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"> this elopement destination has never been busier<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8 Women on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.refinery29.com\/en-gb\/2020\/09\/10048772\/micro-wedding-dress\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">what they wore to their micro wedding<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onezero.medium.com\/the-first-online-wedding-happened-in-1876-3a8b20cd820c\" class=\"broken_link\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">The First Online Wedding Happened in 1876<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/hotels-looking-at-ways-to-allow-more-guests-at-weddings\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hotels looking at ways to allow more guests at weddings<\/a> as Singapore eases measures<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus dashes<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2020\/sep\/22\/coronavirus-rise-dashes-turkish-dreams-of-big-weddings\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Turkish dreams of big weddings<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Elizabeth Gillies&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/elizabeth-gillies-shares-wedding-dress-photos-2020-9\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Wedding Dress<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Seven deaths due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rte.ie\/news\/coronavirus\/2020\/0918\/1165931-coronavirus-us\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">super spreader wedding<\/a> in rural US.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/09\/10\/fashion\/weddings\/buying-wedding-insurance-during-covid-pandemic.html\" class=\"broken_link\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Buying Wedding Insurance<\/a> during the Pandemic<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2020-09-10\/wedding-etiquette-during-the-pandemic-to-attend-or-not\" class=\"broken_link\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">How to attend a Wedding or not<\/a>, during the Pandemic<\/p>\n<p class=\"h1\">For Better, For Worse, <a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrialivingmagazine.com\/lifestyle\/weddings-adjust-minimonies-elopement-coronavirus-pandemic-covid-19\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Weddings Adjust to the Pandemic<\/a><\/p>\n<p>TravelWeek: Destination Wedding Specialists still<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelweek.ca\/news\/destination-wedding-specialists-still-saying-i-do-despite-covid\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"> saying &#8220;I do&#8221;<\/a> despite COVID<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Here&#8217;s our previous roundups for<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/august-2020-roundup-wedding-news\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">August 2020<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/covid-19-july-2020-roundup\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"><em>July 2020<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A roundup of wedding related news and articles 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