Bizarre new wedding rule in NSW limits bridal party to dance floor

Опубликованно 24.09.2020 10:54

As a result of consistently declining coronavirus numbers, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said on Thursday dancing would be allowed again at weddings – but with a strange requisition.

Weddings held in the state are allowed to have as many as 150 guests under current coronavirus rules.

But when it comes to the dance floor, only 20 people will be allowed to let loose – while the other wedding guests watch on.

And, those lucky enough to strut their stuff will have to be designated in advance by the bride and groom.

“Bridal parties of up to 20 can be on the dance floor, but I stress, it is the same 20 – you cannot have a roster of different guests of 20,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“It has to be only be the same, up to 20, who are part of the bridal party not just the bride and groom.”

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Weddings held in NSW are allowed up to 20 people on the dance floor – but they have to be chosen in advance and part of the bridal party. Picture: iStock

She went on to say it was “really important” this new relaxed rule was adhered to as weddings and other gatherings is where the virus is “most contagious and spreads most readily because people know each other”.

Until today, all guests were required to remain seated, while only the bride and groom were permitted to dance.

Now, as many as 20 members of the bridal party can put on their dancing shoes, while the rest of the guests watch on.

While the new rule may make for a bit of awkward wedding dancing (you still have to maintain the COVIDSafe distance of 4sq m from one another) – the slightly more relaxed rules have been met with applause online.

Facebook group Wedded Wonderland had been petitioning for a 20-person rule, posting after the Premier’s announcement about the decision.

“Finally!!! We have been driving a petition for dancing for up to 20 people (Bridal Party as per announcement – waiting on the specifics) and our Government has listened!!!” the post read.

A Facebook wedding community said the news was ‘exciting’ for couples across NSW. Picture: Facebook/Wedded Wonderland

“SO MANY incredible people behind the scenes have worked very hard to make this happen! We’re really excited for our Couples and our Industry.”

Streams of comments applauded the new rule, describing it as “amazing news” – but others called for details and specifics.

On Twitter, some delighted people shared memes expressing their joy at the slight easing.

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