Petition · past parliament
Allow small Wedding Ceremonies in England Tier 4
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Allow small Wedding ceremonies to go ahead even in lockdown like shown in Scotland and Wales.
Couples are having to cancel or postpone so many times its heartbreaking.
A simple, small and socially distanced ceremony should easily be achievable.
A simple, small and socially distanced ceremony should easily be achievable.
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
Under the national restrictions that come into force today weddings can take place in all areas, but only with up to 6 people: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home#weddings-civil-partnerships-religious-services-and-funerals
Timeline
| 28 Dec 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jan 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.