Connecticut COVID Guidelines for Weddings as of April 2, 2021

STATE GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
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OF GUIDELINES PERTAINING TO WEDDINGS AND EVENTS.

BARS

Standing bars are permitted at private events.

bUFFETS

Self-serve beverage stations are allowed but must adhere to the guidelines below: 

  • Hand sanitizer should be made available next to beverage stations and operators should require customers to use before pouring beverages.
  • Cello or paper wrapped straws and stirrers are recommended.
  • Cups and lids should be from single pull dispenser or other method to minimize contact.
  • Sweeteners, sugars and creamers should be individual packets or automated (push button or contactless) dispensers.
  • Floor markers should be installed to achieve social distancing.
  • Samplings and refills of personal mugs and cups are not recommended.
  • Frequent disinfecting of the beverage station should take place, even during busy times.

COCKTAIL HOUR

Passed hor d'oeuvres & drinks are allowed for events; server should hand hor d’oeuvres/drinks to customer; customer self-service not recommended.

DANCE FLOOR

Dancing is allowed, but dancing within six feet of another individual is strongly discouraged (with the exception of family members, dates, and individuals from the same household). It is strongly encouraged to provide a guest list with phone numbers to local health officials upon request for contact tracing purposes.

GUEST COUNT

Commercial venue capacity limits: up to 50% of venue capacity, up to 100 guests for indoor spaces. Cap of 200 guests for outdoor venues.

Private residence limits: 25 people indoors; 100 people outdoors.

Capacity count does not include event staff.


STATE GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
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OF GUIDELINES PERTAINING TO WEDDINGS AND EVENTS.

MASKS

Masks continue to be required in all public settings where social distancing is not possible.

MUSIC

Performers and musical vocalists at restaurants, outdoor and indoor events, and performing arts venues are allowed, subject to the following:

  • 12 ft. spacing or more from the nearest person dining or working (for example, workstations or walking paths used by employees must be included in the 12 ft. distancing).
  • To maximize the protection of their patrons and employees, businesses/organizations are strongly encouraged to require performers to obtain a negative COVID-19 test (PCR) within 72 hours prior to performing.

SEATING

Tables must be placed a minimum of six feet apart, with a maximum of 8 people per table.

TENTS

Tents with two or more sides up, comprising 50% or more of their total wall space, may operate under Sector Rules for Outdoor Dining; space heaters must adhere to appropriate local permits and/or inspections.

Fully enclosed tents or tents with over 50% of their total wall space down will be treated as indoor dining and must conform to state and local building codes.

Tents or membrane-like structures are required to have adequate ventilation of fresh air being brought in and inside air being exhausted; maximizing the amount of fresh air through intake fans, vents, windows, and openings is highly recommended; entry door and two or more window-style vents should be open at all times

VENUES

Most venues are required to close by 11:00pm.

Effective Saturday, May 1, 2021: Most venues subject to a 12:00am closing time (planned).


STATE GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.CT.GOV/CORONAVIRUS.
THIS PAGE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE OR COMPLETE SUMMARY
OF GUIDELINES PERTAINING TO WEDDINGS AND EVENTS.