Massachusetts COVID Guidelines for Weddings as of March 22, 2021

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

EXPECTED GUIDANCE CHANGES FROM mASSACHUSETTS:

As of May 29, 2021, we expect increased capacity limits: 200 guests indoors and 250 outdoors with up to 10 people per table. These counts include private events with a licensed caterer. Mask requirement remains.

As of August 1, 2021, Governor Baker hopes to drop all COVID-related restrictions.

BARS

Typical walk-up bars are not permitted at weddings. Alcohol service may be provided tableside, by a catering staff (service would be the same as it is when you go to a restaurant - you order a drink, and the server brings it to you).

bUFFETS

Self-serve buffets of any kind are not permitted. Staffed buffets are permitted, so long as the catering team is serving the food from the buffet line for each guest.

COCKTAIL HOUR

Whether seated or standing, attendees should not gather in groups of more than six people. Passed food service is permitted.

DANCE FLOOR

Dance floors may open for events only. Face coverings must be worn at all times on the dance floor.

GUEST COUNT

Indoor gatherings at private residences are limited to 10 people. Outdoor gatherings at private residences are limited to 25 people. Indoor gatherings at event venues are limited to a maximum of 100 people. Outdoor gatherings at event venues are limited to 150 people. Staff do not count towards the maximum guest count.

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

MASKS

Massachusetts requires all people over the age of 5 years old to wear a mask or cloth face covering over their mouth and nose when in a public location, indoors and outdoors. Face coverings are encouraged, but not required, for children between the ages of 2 and 5.

MUSIC

For live performances, singing and the playing of brass and wind instruments is discouraged. Singing is not permitted indoors. For outdoor performances involving singing or indoor and outdoor performances involving brass or wind instruments, special distancing must be followed: at least 10 feet between performers, and at least 25 feet between performers and the first row of the audience. 

SEATING

Maximum of six people per table, with each table six feet apart.

TENTS

It is best to check with your tent company - Generally speaking, tents are considered outdoor venue spaces as long as the sides of the tent are up and open. If the sides of the tent are dropped down, the tent could be considered an indoor venue.

VENUES

The following Phase 4 enterprises must continue to remain closed until Phase 4, step 2: 

  • Amusement parks, theme parks, indoor and outdoor waterparks and ball pits
  • Street festivals and parades and agricultural festivals
  • Road races and other large, outdoor organized amateur or professional group athletic events
  • Bars, dance clubs and nightclubs
  • Beer gardens, breweries, wineries and distillates not providing seated food service

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