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Is this actually allowed?

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BellCurve · 18/01/2021 09:51

I'm planning our wedding next year and I've just had a venue invite us to look around today or tomorrow. AIBU to be surprised at this?

I assumed that this wasn't allowed during lockdown, but they've just said to wear masks.

I mean, it's probably less risky than it will be straight after lockdown because there'll be no-one using the restaurant, less guests etc, but still, I didn't think this would be allowed.

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Sparklingbrook · 18/01/2021 09:56

Can’t see a problem. As long as masks are worn and social distancing is applied. Presumably it’s a large space you’ll be looking at and not for too long.
But don’t go if you are worried or you feel it’s not essential at the moment.

Aprilx · 18/01/2021 09:57

It’s a business, most are allowed to open I thought.

Jubaju · 18/01/2021 09:58

It doesn’t seem to come under any of the reasons you are allowed to leave the house

lemonsandlimes123 · 18/01/2021 09:58

No of course it’s not ‘allowed’. It’s not essential and doesn’t fall into any of the categories that you are allowed to leave your home for. Use your common sense.

Butterybiscuit · 18/01/2021 10:01

I think because it’s a business it might be allowed

VapeVamp12 · 18/01/2021 10:01

Can’t see a problem.

Wow.

It's not essential. We're in lockdown.

NiceLegsShameAboutTheFace · 18/01/2021 10:03

Yes, it's perfectly fine. My organisation has a wedding venue and we're showing couples around.

nancy75 · 18/01/2021 10:04

Estate agents can do viewings, can’t see why this would be much different

Sparklingbrook · 18/01/2021 10:05

Never had a wow before. 😂

Sparklingbrook · 18/01/2021 10:06

@nancy75

Estate agents can do viewings, can’t see why this would be much different
That’s pretty much what I thought. But we are in a lockdown you know!

Although I am off to work shortly. ☹️

lemonsandlimes123 · 18/01/2021 10:07

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movingonup20 · 18/01/2021 10:17

If you can socially distance eg 3m+ is recommended and it's within 5 miles or so of your house then it isn't doing any harm but no I'm not sure it's technically allowed unless it's a church and you are going for private prayer (we can't show people around even)

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BellCurve · 18/01/2021 10:23

So it isn't that clear cut then...

I assumed that staff can go in, but that as clients we wouldn't be able to, but clearly the answers varying mean it's not obvious.

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Sparklingbrook · 18/01/2021 10:27

I honestly don't know if it's actually 'allowed' TBF. I was probably coming at it from the wrong angle. I think a lot of key workers would look at a job involving showing two people around a deserted wedding venue as a fairly low risk one.

But if the police pulled you over and you said 'we are going to look at a wedding venue' that would probably be problematical WRT lockdown rules.

You could muddy the water further by walking there and claiming it as exercise.

lemonsandlimes123 · 18/01/2021 10:30

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BellCurve · 18/01/2021 10:30

@Sparklingbrook it's got to be low risk, but I don't want to do it if it's not allowed. I never even considered we could until I got the email.

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BellCurve · 18/01/2021 10:32

@lemonsandlimes123 as I said, I never considered it would be possible, so it's surprised me and that's why I'm looking in to it. Is there really any need to be so rude to people? I was looking for information rather than abuse, but thanks anyway...

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Sparklingbrook · 18/01/2021 10:32

[quote BellCurve]@Sparklingbrook it's got to be low risk, but I don't want to do it if it's not allowed. I never even considered we could until I got the email.[/quote]
It's much lower risk than queuing for a takeaway coffee which is very much allowed but I know that's not the point here.
You could email them and express surprise then put it off.

Sparklingbrook · 18/01/2021 10:34

[quote BellCurve]@lemonsandlimes123 as I said, I never considered it would be possible, so it's surprised me and that's why I'm looking in to it. Is there really any need to be so rude to people? I was looking for information rather than abuse, but thanks anyway...[/quote]
I assumed it was me being referred to as a simpleton @BellCurve. I think you are in the clear here. Grin

lemonsandlimes123 · 18/01/2021 10:36

Certainly wasn’t aimed specifically at you Sparkling! You are far from the only one

Godimabitch · 18/01/2021 10:36

It's a business, they're allowed to be open unless they've been instructed to close. Its not just "essential" businesses allowed to stay open.

drspouse · 18/01/2021 10:36

@nancy75

Estate agents can do viewings, can’t see why this would be much different
But you CAN move house during lockdown though you can't get married (at least not a "normal" wedding).
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BellCurve · 18/01/2021 10:36

@Sparklingbrook their first reply was rude too, following it up with a second one prompted my response to it. It's just not necessary!

I mean if it is genuinely allowed, I don't want the venue to think I'm messing them about by not visiting. Seems you can't win really.

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bobbojobbo · 18/01/2021 10:37

Yes, it's perfectly fine. My organisation has a wedding venue and we're showing couples around

What bit of " a reasonable excuse to leave your home" are people still not getting?
Looking at a wedding venue is NOT a reasonable excuse to leave your home and I can't believe anyone thinks it could possibly be so.

Sparklingbrook · 18/01/2021 10:38

@lemonsandlimes123

Certainly wasn’t aimed specifically at you Sparkling! You are far from the only one
Thanks-so I am just one of the simpletons. Lovely. Hmm
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