The Wedding Industry Is On Its Knees – And There’s Not Enough Help Coming
Despite Johnson’s four-step plan, wedding suppliers and couples alike need a clear, dedicated plan to survive the next few months, writes Ella Delancey Jones.
Although Boris Johnson has announced his aim to “remove all legal limits on social contact” for weddings from 21 June, it’s about time he spoke to the wedding industry directly, and gave those waiting to marry – and those who depend on it for a living – some real clarity around how and when they can move forward.
The hospitality and entertainment industries have been addressed widely, with targeted schemes such as Eat Out To Help Out and local authority grants. But even now, the wedding industry as an entity has been overlooked.