Goodbye 'Abays': Things To Remember for Intimate Weddings Under GCQ

June, which is known as the most popular month for weddings, just passed by with lots of postponed wedding ceremonies due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, starting this month, both church and civil weddings are finally allowed by the government with strict safety and social distancing guidelines.

If you’re planning to tie the knot anytime soon, here are three things you must remember:

#1 You can now get married but...

            If your place of residence is no longer under the Enhanced Community Quarantine or ECQ, you can definitely go ahead and tie the knot. Whether it's a church or civil wedding, keep in mind that you need to observe and follow government-mandated restrictions in accordance to the new "normal".

#2 You can only invite a few guests

            The number of guests you can invite during the wedding ceremony and reception varies but both of them must not exceed ten people.

            For civil wedding ceremonies, only five people including the couple can attend the ceremony, which means the couple can only invite three people to stand witness. On the other hand, couples who'd opt to do a church wedding can only bring each of their parents and a pair of major sponsors. Yes, you read that right, your wedding entourage is no longer allowed in your church wedding. Even inviting guests over for the wedding reception is restricted and only limited to ten people.

#3 Make your venue small and safe

            Now that you're aware of the number of people you're allowed to invite for your wedding, might as well choose a small reception venue or better yet, save your money and do it at home. Couples need to make sure that the place is deemed safe for everybody. Make sure to wear face masks, check your temperatures, disinfect, and observe social distancing.

While these guidelines will make a huge difference on your dream wedding, you have the chance to make it more memorable by using digital platforms to your advantage. Here at #EventsOnDemand, we might just know how to make that happen! Let’s organize your wedding, send us your inquiries via Facebook (www.facebook.com/EventsbyEOD) or call us at 02-896-46-229, 0917-169-1439, or 0977-801-7013!