CDC Guidelines on Events

Since its initial outbreak in December 2019, the COVID-19 virus has spread to over 180 countries around the world with the World Health Organization declaring it public health emergency of international concern. The pandemic has significantly affected the wedding planning industry and many couples had to either cancel or delay their weddings in 2020. However, you can still have your wedding!

Our team has been carefully following and reviewing information through the CDC guidelines. Due to our insurance policies, Cashmere Events must follow all government and state guidelines and protocols under the state order in which the event is taking place.

According to the CDC:

*This information could change at anytime

10 people inside OR 25 people outdoors
people should remain 6 feet apart (about 2 arm length)
masks should be worn all the time (except when eating)
avoid touching your face without washing your hands
wash hands often for 20 seconds or more and use hand sanitizer
limit time of exposure of group

Governor Larry Hogan states:

Limit gatherings to 10 people or fewer. According to the Maryland Department of Health, all non-essential events and holiday gatherings with people outside one’s immediate home. Under this recommendation, all Marylanders should abstain from attending public and private assemblies of more than 10 people in one location and should practice physical distancing to the maximum extent possible.

The capacity of restaurants is 50% with proper spacing.

Some suggestions are:

“Religious and faith-based” ceremonies are at unlimited capacities but must follow the following guidelines:

After the ceremony, guests should leave
Family members that live under the same household can sit together
The distance between all other guests should be 6’ apart
Sitting every other row/pew
Shall enter one door exit a separate door
Guests should leave once ceremony is over
No receiving lines
Large outdoor events with seating of more than 10,000 may operate with 7% occupancy for audiences with safety protocols
Smaller outdoor entertainment venues may operate at 30% capacity, or up to 100 guests, whichever is less
A log should be maintained of all attendees and retain that log for at least 2 weeks.

Bars can only use 30% of its capacity outdoors, which is 100 guests

Limits on crowded assemblies will remain at 10 people indoors and 50 people outdoors

Modified Layouts

Limit attendance or seating capacity to allow for social distancing or host smaller events in larger rooms
Use multiple entrances and exits to discourage crowded waiting areas
Block off rows or sections of seating in order to space people at least 6 feet apart
Eliminate lines or queues if possible or encourage people to stay at least 6 feet apart by providing signs or other visual cues such as tape or chalk marks
Prioritize outdoor activities where social distancing can be maintained
Offer online attendance options in addition to in-person attendance to help reduce the number of attendees

Physical Barriers and Guides

Provide physical instructions, such as tape on floors or sidewalks and signs on walls, to make sure that people remain at least 6 feet apart in lines (e.g., guides for creating one-way routes).
Install physical partitions, such as sneeze guards and partitions, in areas where it is difficult for people to remain at least 6 feet apart.

FOOD

Currently, there is no proof that COVID-19 can be spread by food. However, people should not share utensils and gather around food areas can pose a risk. Having buffets, salad bars, and drink stations should be avoided.