Guidelines for the resumption of wedding and christening ceremonies

The Ministry of Health has issued guidelines for the resumption of wedding and christening ceremonies.

According to the decree issued on 31st March and valid until the end of April, ceremonies such as weddings, christenings, funerals, are permitted with a maximum number of 10 persons attending.

Following multiple requests from interested parties regarding the scheduling of wedding and christening ceremonies and for planning purposes, the Ministry of Health has issued the following schedule, which is subject to developments of the epidemiological data, the ministry said.

Phase A starts from May 17 until May 31 and 75 persons are allowed indoors for lunch or dinner; or 200 people outdoors for lunch or dinner.

Reception or Cocktail parties are not allowed at this phase.

Phase B from 1-14 June provides for 150 persons indoors for lunch or dinner; or 280 people outdoors for lunch or dinner. Here, reception or cocktail parties are allowed with 250 people present at any time but only outdoors.

According to Phase C from 15 -30 June 2021, 250 persons are indoors for lunch or dinner or 350 people outdoors for lunch or dinner. Reception and cocktail parties are allowed with 250 people present at any time and only outdoors.

Phase D from July 1-30 allows 250 persons indoors for lunch or dinner; or 400 people outdoors for lunch or dinner. Reception and cocktail parties are allowed with 250 people present at any time but only outdoors.

The Ministry of Health underlines that the four phases, will be strictly implemented only if the epidemiological data allow it and provided that in every case the health protocol is complied with.

The aim is to gradually restart, while ensuring the safety of citizens and maintaining the epidemiological situation at a manageable level, the Ministry concludes.