Couples devastated at Level 3 ban on live music and dancing at weddings

Couples across Ireland have been left devastated as new Level 3 guidelines ban live music and dancing at weddings. File Picture

Couples across Ireland have been left devastated as new Level 3 guidelines ban live music and dancing at weddings.

The new guidelines, distributed by Fáilte Ireland this week and agreed under the Departments of Health and Arts and Culture, state that up to 25 guests are permitted to attend the ceremony and reception (exclusive of bride, groom and staff), however at the reception, the event must be a sit-down meal only with "live music/dancing – not permitted and novelty supplies/acts – not permitted".