What does a phase 3 of lockdown, 'garden wedding' in Scotland really look like?
Like many others, Amy and Callum’s wedding plans were put on hold due to Covid-19, so when they heard that you could still get married again they arranged something extra special at home for a select few (20 to be precise!).
The current phase 3 rules in Scotland* are:
no more than 20 people should be there (including any children)
this includes the couple, witnesses, guests and anyone employed by the couple, such as a photographer
it does not include the person doing the ceremony or staff at a venue such as hospitality staff
everyone should follow physical distancing rules
there's no limit on how many households can attend
It was hardly noticeable as it seems quite the norm now but everyone kept their distance and stayed in their household/family groups, hand sanitiser was used by anyone going into the house and anyone signing the register (the witnesses and Amy and Callum) had to use separate pens, no biggie.
It was really easy to follow those rules in the garden, everyone was so relaxed and the sun was shining it was a wonderfully joyful day with so many special moments to be treasured.
Right after the ceremony, Callum took Amy for their first dance on the lawn and then everyone else joined in, it was so beautiful and great fun! Amy hadn’t managed to have her dress altered because of the lockdown but she managed just fine by scooping it up.
Each family group had a ‘formal’ photograph taken and we did manage a group picture with everyone.
We then escaped around the side of the house for a few bride and groom portraits with Rollo the wire haired Hungarian vizsla who loved to pose.
Aside from the rules, Amy and Callum’s wedding was one of pure happiness and joy, I am so honoured that they included me as one of their 20 allowed people.
