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14
Jun 2021
Wedding limit easing boosts hairdressers and beauticians
A beautician in the Harrogate district has welcomed tonight's government announcement lifting the 30-person cap on weddings.
Deborah Chalmers, who owns Love Hair & Beauty in Ripon, said earlier today she was "hoping and praying" the cap would be lifted amid reports it might remain.
Ms Chalmers said three-quarters of her wedding bookings were for events of 100-plus guests and maintaining the 30-person limit would ruin many couples' big days — and have financial repercussions for the bridal sector.
But Prime Minister Boris Johnson said tonight the cap on the number of people attending weddings and wakes would be lifted, even though other social distancing measures will be extended by four weeks until July 19.
Ms Chalmers said:
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