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Mar 2022
Bride's disappointment as Harrogate Register Office maintains covid guest limit
A bride-to-be has expressed disappointment after discovering Harrogate Register Office is still imposing covid restrictions on the number of wedding guests.
Deanna Contreras and Sean Wilkinson are due to tie the knot at the register office on May 27.
They have been told the maximum amount of guests permitted remains 32 rather than 55 — which was the number pre-covid.
Ms Contreras, who got engaged shortly before covid struck two years ago, said:
It means the couple have had to restrict family invitations as well as partners of guests.
The register office on Park Parade.
Ms Contreras, who lives in Starbeck, said:
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Last month Ms Contreras wrote to Harrogate Borough Council leader Richard Cooper about the matter.
Cllr Cooper replied to say:
He added he would contact the leader of North Yorkshire County Council, which is responsible for the register office, urging it to think again.
'Reviewing arrangements'
Neil Irving, assistant director for policy, partnerships and communities at the county council, told the Stray Ferret:
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