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Couples fear their wedding day will be ‘ruined’ by ban on live music
The government must re-examine its ban on live music and dancing at weddings, Sinn Fein has said.
Many couples fear that their big day will be “ruined” by the lack of live atmosphere and celebration, as they have been forced to cut the numbers just so their wedding can go ahead.
Under Level Three guidelines developed by Failte Ireland and the Government, weddings can have 25 guests at the ceremony and reception, but the latter must be a sit-down meal.
As part of the restrictions, live music and dancing are “not allowed”, despite being allowed in the same measurement phase during the summer.
Sinn Fein’s Enterprise spokesperson Louise O’Reilly shared how couples planning their big day in the coming weeks have been bitterly disappointed.
“There are many people who have decided to continue with their wedding plans and have made great sacrifices to do so,” he said.
Couples have cut guest lists and moved to comply with public health regulations.
“Despite the difficulty this has caused, these couples have adapted and persevered because they want to get married and spend a great day celebrating their love with their family and friends.
However, the reaction of married couples to the most recent decision by the government and Fáilte Ireland to ban music and dance at weddings has been extremely disappointing.
“The couples I have spoken to feel that this is a petty government decision that will only serve to ruin their wedding day.”
She added: “The public health restrictions are already very specific and restrictive, 25 people only at a wedding, so this is a strange decision.
“This ban is not set out in government regulations and was only later decided by the Minister of Health, the Minister of Tourism and Fáilte Ireland.
“This matter must be reviewed by the government so that couples can have some kind of music and dance at their weddings in a safe way.”
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