Update on Wedding Event Town Hall by Buncombe County & Explore Asheville
Learn about the latest updates from Buncombe County and Explore Asheville regarding wedding events, including guidelines for ceremonies and receptions during Phase 2. Find resources and guidance on safer practices, state orders of closure, specific restaurant requirements, and answers to common questions for event venues in light of COVID-19.
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Wedding Event Town Hall - Update Presented by Buncombe County & Explore Asheville August 31, 2020
Welcome from Explore Asheville Kathi Petersen Director of Public Information & Community Engagement Beth McKinney, TMP, CTIS Sales Manager
Update from Buncombe County Fletcher Tove Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jessica Silver Environmental Health Administrator Tim Love Inter-Governmental Affairs
Safer at Home Phase 2 Resources/Additional Guidance: https://www.nc.gov/covid19 https://buncombeready.org
Guidance for Wedding Events The Governor differentiates between Ceremonies and Receptions. Wedding Ceremonies do not have restrictions under the existing State and Local declarations. Pre/Post Wedding Receptions are subject to the Governor s mass gathering rules (10 indoor, 25 outdoor). Pre/Post Wedding Receptions that are hosted in a restaurant should follow the Governor s restaurant guidance (e.g., 50% capacity). The restaurant must be permitted by Environmental Health in order to host a reception. Please call 828-250-5016 in order to verify the permitting status of a facility during the planning process. Reopening is moving forward, but that does not eliminate the risks associated with COVID-19. The 3 Ws: Social distancing, face coverings, and handwashing are still strongly mandated practices regardless of Phase.
Requirements Specific to Restaurants Social Distancing & Minimizing Exposure Cleaning & Hygiene Monitoring for Symptoms 6-foot separation between parties (indoor & outdoor) 50% of max fire capacity occupancy or 12 people per 1,000 ft. (indoor & outdoor) Post Emergency Maximum Capacity sign Post social distancing signage (Know Your W s) Mark 6 feet in high traffic areas Perform routine environmental cleaning and disinfection of high- touch areas Promote frequent handwashing & use of hand sanitizer Conduct daily symptom screening of employees Post signage requesting symptomatic people not enter your building Immediately separate employees who have symptoms *Be sure to review the executive order at https://www.nc.gov/covid-19/covid-19-executive-orders
Town Hall Questions I operate an event venue and need clarification on exactly how I m allowed to operate. Am I to be closed for all events during Phase 2 because I m a party venue ? Or, am I allowed to host ceremonies onsite (unlimited attendees) and receptions that follow the gathering limits (10 indoor/25 outdoor)?
Town Hall Questions If my venue has multiple rooms, can I have 10 people in each room as long as I keep everyone separate?
Town Hall Questions Are masks required in event venues?
Town Hall Questions If I have a commercial kitchen or taproom onsite, can I operate like a restaurant at 50% capacity?
Town Hall Questions Are the current regulations a guideline or a mandate? How are they enforced?
Town Hall Questions How can I address concerns I have about wedding vendors who may not be following the mandate correctly?
What Concerns or Questions Remain? Attendees: Please enter your concerns/questions in the chat
5-Step Action Plan for How To Handle Anti-Mask Guests Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. Register: AshevilleCVB.com under Events tab
Closing Thoughts More questions? Email Business@BuncombeCounty.org
