It has now been reported by The Guardian that the pandemic might have a more permanent effect on the future of weddings, as new laws around wedding locations and ceremonies are being proposed – and concerns over another lockdown only strengthen these proposals.

Last week, the Law Commission launched a consultation on changing the “unnecessarily restrictive” marriage regulations in England and Wales. It also aims to reduce the cost of ceremonies by allowing couples to marry at home or in more modest community venues.

New wedding laws are being proposed in England and Wales to give couples more freedom