Ceremonies during Covid-19 Restrictions
Following Covid-19 social distancing and health regulations, Basic Weddings can be conducted in private settings (e.g. home):
- Virtual planning meetings (Facetime, Google Meet, Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom)
- Payment is by E-transfer instead of cash or cheque.
- Pastor Vickie arrives ½ hour before ceremony to review marriage license registration.
- Pastor Vickie wears a mask (and gloves) as required by health regulations.
- During the ceremony, a small signing table is placed between Pastor Vickie and the couple.
- Pastor Vickie only removes her mask during the ceremony if the couple requests it.
After the wedding vows and pronouncement of marriage, traditionally the marriage license is signed by the bride and groom as well as by two witnesses. This is usually done at a signing table. So how do you choose one?
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