Phase 2 and Phase 3. Jay Inslee today announced updated guidance for weddings and funerals as part of Washington's Safe Start phased reopening plan. Receptions are now permitted in Phases 2 and 3 thanks to an expansion of permissible activity for weddings and funerals. Receptions are limited to three hours in length and alcohol may not be sold or consumed later than 10 p. Read the full guidance document here , and associated memo here. For any new or existing rental bookings, following all state, county and local health official rules and guidelines is the responsibility of the renter.
Please ensure you familiarize yourself with these guidelines prior to new rental reservations as contract obligations will be enforced. Safe Start Progress. Weddings, funerals, and memorial services are now permitted to resume. Orga nizer s must adhere to related guidance issued for religious gatherings , food service , and Safe Start permissible activities. We will not be accepting any consultation appointments or new rental orders during this closure. Under this plan, we are part of Phase 2 with a reopening timeline of early June.
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We also understand this may be subject to change. Washington state is currently in Phase 1, which started Tuesday, May 5th. Under this new phased approach, the gathering guideline has been identified as follows:. Phase 1: No gatherings. Phase 2: Allow gatherings of 5 people. Phase 3: Allow gatherings of 50 people. With approximately 3 weeks between phases.
If you have a rental order booking with us anytime this year and need to make changes, including rescheduling or canceling:. We will reschedule your rental order for your new date β for later this year, , or indefinitely. Just let us know your new date. Our calendar is wide open for May β September There are absolutely no penalties or fees to move your wedding or event date.
Please note that the City of Bellingham has signed an order canceling City-permitted events and facility reservations for the summer until August 30th. Once we resume business, our 'new' normal will undergo some changes. We will be sanitizing high-touch point areas and doubling-down on hygiene and cleaning efforts in our facility. We have added sanitizer stations, disposable gloves, and face masks in our work areas for team members.
