Covid rules relaxation

Get the red carpet back out!

From 9 August, Scotland moved ‘beyond Level 0’. This is good news for ceremonies and life events.

Numbers

There are no limits on the number of people who can attend weddings, civil partnerships and funerals. This is also the case for other life events such as christenings, anniversary celebrations, bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs.

Face coverings

Ceremony and service

Face coverings must be worn by everyone (unless exempt) during the ceremony/service part of weddings, civil partnerships and funerals apart from:

• the person carrying out the ceremony or service, or providing the eulogy

• the wedding couple

You may only remove a face covering in these circumstances if you can stay 1 metre away from other people or are separated by a screen or partition. 

If one of the couple marrying or entering a civil partnership is being accompanied down the aisle, both they and the guest (or guests) accompanying them, do not need to wear a face covering at this point in the ceremony. 

Receptions and funeral wakes

Everyone must wear a face covering at wedding receptions, funeral wakes and other events held in hospitality venues, but may remove it if:

• eating or drinking (either seating or standing)

• dancing (during wedding receptions and parties)