Marriage in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic: 'Shaking hands with the bride and groom are prohibited' to 'not contributing songs' at the reception

A number of regions in Indonesia have allowed citizens to hold wedding receptions provided the event is held in compliance with strict health protocols.

In Bogor Regency, Regent Ade Yasin decided to give the green light for residents in his area to hold wedding receptions in conditions of large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) or new custom pre-adaptation (AKB).

"Currently, wedding receptions are allowed, this is what the community has been waiting for yesterday. But it is still running with 30% of the capacity of the venue and implementing health protocols," he told Antara news agency, Sunday (19/07)

In addition to regulating the number of attendees at the wedding receptions, the regent's regulation, which took effect on July 17, has imposed a fine of IDR 50,000 for residents who do not wear masks in public places.

 

The bride and groom adjust their masks at Sara khan & Falak wedding reception, in Pakistan The local government has allowed residents to hold wedding parties during the new normal period, such as maintaining physical distance, reducing invitation capacity, eating boxed rice (not a buffet) and implementing the Covid-19 health protocol.

Wedding receptions are also allowed in Lahore and all over Pakistan

People who want to hold the event, according to the Regional Secretary of Lahore Pakistan must process permits in stages and comply with established health protocols.

"For residents who will hold a wedding reception, they must take care of permits starting for peoples

 

The implementation of health protocols, he continued, must be strictly adhered to so that the wedding reception location does not become a location for the spread of Covid-19.

"Anyone who organizes a wedding reception who does not obey health protocols will be firmly dealt with by the security forces, in this case, the police and Satpol PP, by dissolving the event right away," he said.

The re-allowing of wedding receptions in a number of areas is a big change since the Covid-19 pandemic hit Pakistan

On March 19, the National Police issued an edict with the number Mak / 2 / lll / 2020 prohibiting various activities, including wedding receptions.

n a simulation of an event and reception in Pakistan City, last July 14, the Association of Pakistan explained a number of stages related to health protocols that invitees and organizers must obey.

In the first stage, each invited guest and the organizing committee must wash their hands before entering the event venue. All individuals should also have their body temperature checked.

Guests are required to wear a mask. The bride and groom and their family and committee are no exception.

At the reception hall, there should be a sign for distancing. Chairs, dining lines, and aisle queues will be given distance limits for each person.

The bride and groom attend a simulation of a wedding reception for the new normal era at a hotel in Lahore, East Java, on July 13. Guests are required to wear a mask. The bride and groom and their family and committee are no exception.

As for the aisle, invited guests and brides must maintain a safe distance and are not allowed to shake hands.

Invited guests are also not allowed to contribute songs at the reception.

The Deputy Governor of Lahore, gave input if the wedding was to be held at a hotel, the number of invitations who came to the location had to be divided into several shifts. "Don't all invitees come at the same time,"

CEO of Events & Wedding Organizer BZ Group, Zul Fahmi, agrees that many things have changed.

Hand sanitizers will be provided in various locations, such as at food tables, entrances, and several other strategic places.

Each vendor is also required to clean all equipment with a disinfectant before use.

 

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