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THE boss of a bridal shop says brides-to-be are remaining cautious ahead of Freedom Day . Last month, the government lifted restrictions of the number of people allowed at weddings, but social distancing restrictions remain in place, meaning singing and dancing is banned. Jane Watts, who owns Bridal Boutique in Faringdon Road, says it’s an unusual situation. “It’s been strange, she said. We had quite an influx when we first came out of lockdown, but since June 21, there’s just an awful lot of caution out there because people are worrying on July 19 whether restrictions will be lifted fully.
A couple who had to postpone their summer wedding because of the Covid lockdown managed to organise a replacement ceremony in the space of just 48 hours. Tara and Ashley Cain were all set to marry on August 27 with a big family do. But they cancelled in April after nationwide restrictions were brought in banning gatherings and forcing hospitality venues to close. They were among thousands faced with the disappointment and difficult decisions. Many are hoping their ceremonies, rescheduled for 2021 will finally happen, although current rules for Tier 4 say weddings should not go ahead, except in exceptional circumstances. Ashley said: It was a bit gutting as the wedding approached and then the stag and hen do had to be cancelled. We did have an outdoor cinema socially distanced with a couple of friends. After the government announcement in September, we booked it for the following September.