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The OWA focus is to connect Wedding Industry professionals across Ontario. Be sure to follow us on instagram www.instagram.com/ontarioweddingassociation

12/02/2022

Anne from TheWeddingRing.ca spoke with our members tonight and we can't thank her enough! The information she shared about wedding shows will truly help the members of the OWA.

03/30/2022

🥳SAVE THE DATE WEDDING PROS!🥳

April 12th at 7pm we'll be hosting a Peer Panel discussion evening that will be open to all Wedding Pro's in Ontario. You don't need to be an OWA member to attend this event.

Let's learn from each other about what would make each of our lives a little easier at a wedding! There will be a few larger presentations and then individual tables available for smaller discussion. The entire night will be virtual so everyone in Ontario can join!

Helping each other will only help couples have an even better Wedding!

Head to www.ontarioweddingassociation.com/links to register for free! Connection details will be emailed to you closer to the date.

03/09/2022

Did you see the news?!

As of March 21st you will no longer need to wear a mask!

Keep in mind that people can still choose to wear one and venues can still choose to require it if they wish.

These measures will continue so long as the trends continue to be positive.

03/03/2022

BIG UPDATE!

We finally received clarity from the province!

ALL capacity limits are removed. You can now dance and celebrate with no capacity limits.

The only restriction currently in place is that you must be wearing a mask and there will be passive screening.

In summary, there are no capacity limits for your Wedding and there is no vaccine passport requirement. Venues and Couples still have the ability to ask if they choose.

02/15/2022

Well.. here comes some change again. We are expecting more changes as well. Here's what we know so far...

*Starting February 17th at 12:01am

**Receptions at a venue with NO dancing
- No capacity with proof of vaccination or medical exemption
- Masks required

**Receptions with dancing
- 25% capacity with proof of vaccination or medical exemption
- Masks required

**Ceremonies
- Physical distance requirement with no proof of vaccination
- No restrictions with proof of vaccination or medical exemption

*March 1st at 12:01am

Proof of vaccination expected to be removed from all restrictions. No other details at this time, but will absolutely update everyone as soon as we have more information. Venues can still ask for proof of vaccination if they wish.

02/14/2022

Look what we recieved today from the province!

"If public health and health system indicators continue to improve, we intend to take additional steps to ease public health measures on March 1, 2022, including lifting proof of vaccination requirements for all settings."

01/20/2022

Here are the updates with the target dates. It's important to remind you to call your local public health as well, as each jurisdiction can add additional restrictions if they wish.

***Effective Jan 31

Private property gathering limits will be 10 people indoor and 25 outdoor

Indoor staffed venues will be able to reopen with

- proof of vaccination or medical exemption
- 50% capacity
- No dancing
- Masks required
- Personal services where face coverings need to be removed will be allowed to resume working i.e. makeup artists, facials
- Patrons will need to be seated for food and drink services
- Max 10 people per table for food & beverage
- No time restrictions for food and beverage service
- No buffett service

***As of Feb 21st

Private property gathering limits will be 25 people indoor and 100 outdoor

Indoor staffed venue restrictions include:

- Proof of vaccination or medical exemption
- 100% capacity with NO dancing
- 25% capacity WITH dancing
- Masks required
- Patrons will need to be seated for food and drink services
- No time restrictions for food and beverage service

***As of March 14

Private property gathering limits will be 50 people indoor and no limits outdoors

Indoor staffed venue restrictions include:

- Proof of vaccination or medical exemption
- Capacity limits will be lifted at staffed venues
- Mask requirements are TBD
- Restrictions will be lifted regarding guests needing to be seated for food and beverage service
- No time restrictions for food and beverage service

***Ceremonies

- From now until Feb 21st are 50% capacity
- Feb 21 will be the number who can safely maintain the 2m distance
- March 14 - No capacity limits

01/17/2022

Today’s call still wasn’t 100% clear, but we do have some more details.

- In order to qualify you must have been forced to close by the restriction (limited capacity would not qualify)
- Your Jan 2022 income must be at least 20% lower than your Dec 2021 income
- Home-based businesses are not eligible (we are not happy about this and will be going back to our contacts about this)
- If you qualified for the grant previously you do not need to reapply. Your application will be reviewed and determine if you still qualify or not. Those that do qualify will receive an email in the next week or two to confirm that you still meet the requirements (revenue decline etc). If you don’t receive the email you can apply again once the portal opens up to do so.

So... there are the details we have so far. We are absolutely connecting with our contacts to express our concerns about some of the points on here. There still is no full list of who will be eligible (we may never receive this).

We are still working hard to try and get the supports needed!

01/16/2022

Recently the province announced that those eligible would be receiving additional funding from the Ontario Small Business Support Grant. Unfortunately the released list did not include many in the Wedding Industry who have been forced to close.

We reached out to our contacts and happy to report that we have a response. Not a super clear response, but still good to know someone is listening!

The province has not finalized the eligibility list and they have taken our comments/concerns to the appropriate people. We hope to hear more soon and will be part of a meeting on Monday to learn more. Fingers crossed we can report back with positive news! 🤞

01/03/2022

Effective January 5th at 12:01am for at least 21 days Ontario will be going back to a modified step 2 within the roadmap to reopen.

Indoor Receptions
- Not permitted, with limited exceptions (e.g., washrooms)

Outdoor Receptions
- Maximum 10 patrons per table
- Patrons must be seated at all times, with limited exceptions (e.g. washrooms)
- Businesses must record the name and contact information of every member of the public and actively screen individuals
- Rented space must be configured so patrons at different tables are 2 metres apart or separated by a barrier
- No dancing

Private Residences (social gathering)
- Indoor - 5 person limit
- Outdoor - 10 person limit

Wedding Ceremony Only
- Indoors - 50% capacity
- Outdoors - as many as can maintain 2m social distancing

Restrictions will be in effect until at least January 26th, 2022 but may be extended if needed.

Always consult your local health unit for final decisions as they are able to implement additional restrictions if they wish.

01/01/2022

2022 will be amazing!!

To say the last couple of years has been difficult is an understatement. We're sure many of you are feeling defeated and just out of energy. Trust us, we know the feeling.

Use this time to focus on yourselves though! Do what makes you happy and take time to appreciate everything you do have. Focus on the things that are in your control and kick butt at it!!

Take 2022 to be the best version of yourself!! You got this 😀

12/25/2021

Happy Holidays to everyone!

We hope that you have yourself a day that's filled with love!

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http://www.ontarioweddingassociation.com/

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