{"id":51049,"date":"2021-05-07T15:00:59","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T14:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/?p=51049"},"modified":"2025-04-14T15:59:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T14:59:36","slug":"roundup-news-weddings-may-7th-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/roundup-news-weddings-may-7th-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup News for Weddings, May 7th 2021, from around the UK and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>It&#8217;s still proving to be a difficult time for the Wedding Industry and for Engaged Couples, despite widespread vaccination and easing of restrictions.\u00a0 There are still obstacles and restrictions that hinder certainty when planning your event. Here&#8217;s our Roundup news for week ending May 7th 2021.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/planetradio.co.uk\/cfm\/local\/news\/frustration-from-cumbrias-wedding-industry-after-funeral-limit-lifted\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Weddings to remain capped at 30<\/a> but funeral guest numbers increase.<\/p>\n<p>Still waiting for clarification on details for weddings as guests increase to 30.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-europe-jersey-56927748\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Jersey:\u00a0 Weddings in Gardens<\/a> limit to increase.<\/p>\n<p>Government has announced improvements to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/improvements-introduced-to-marriage-registration-system\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Marriage Registration System<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Market Trends could help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fwi.co.uk\/business\/diversification\/how-farm-wedding-venues-can-make-the-most-of-market-trends\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Farm Wedding Venues<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51057 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/05\/alfonso-lorenzetto-BTPLv4zvEbs-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Roundup News Image of couple holding hands\" width=\"3543\" height=\"2358\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Changed forever? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/uk\/fashion\/style\/a36184511\/weddings-post-pandemic\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Will weddings ever be the same?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk\/news\/northern-ireland\/the-wedding-is-coming-strabane-manrecreatesgots-iconic-iron-throne-ahead-of-his-bigday-40394813.html\" class=\"broken_link\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Game of Thrones Wedding<\/a> anyone?<\/p>\n<p>Bridal shops are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk-northern-ireland-56966222\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">open again in Northern Ireland<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister of New Zealand <a href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/lifestyle\/weddings\/nzs-ardern-sets-date-for-summer-wedding-c-2761032\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Jacinda Ardern sets date for Wedding.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Westminster Abbey takes a look back at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westminster-abbey.org\/about-the-abbey\/history\/the-wedding-of-william-and-kate\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51056 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/05\/king-s-church-international-kpHwfc4OYsc-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Roundup News Image of Windsor Castle\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2005\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk-56900811\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">10 years married<\/a> in pictures &#8211; Prince William and Kate Celebrate<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elle.com\/uk\/fashion\/celebrity-style\/g36273302\/royal-wedding-dresses\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">26 Royal Wedding Dresses.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Renewed optimism for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/tmrw\/person-weddings-are-making-comeback-what-expect-summer-t217619\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"> larger Summer weddings in US.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p>Did you know we have a list of upcoming wedding fairs and industry events on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WeddingDates\/events\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook Page?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>And,<\/p>\n<p>if you need some inspiration, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.ie\/weddingdates\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pinterest page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s still proving to be a difficult time for the Wedding Industry and for Engaged Couples, despite widespread vaccination and easing of restrictions.\u00a0 There are still obstacles and restrictions that hinder certainty when planning your event. Here&#8217;s our Roundup news for week ending May 7th 2021. &nbsp; Weddings to remain capped at 30 but funeral guest numbers increase. Still waiting for clarification on details for weddings as guests increase to 30. Jersey:\u00a0 Weddings in Gardens limit to increase. 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