I was heartened and hopeful by Governor Abbott's action yesterday, lifting the statewide face mask mandate and opening the state for business completely, effective Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The Governor added it was up to all of us to continue to protect each other so that the state can continue moving forward. I believe that government mandates should not take the place of individual responsibilities.

To keep you and your guests, as well as our staff and fellow wedding professionals safe, Granberry Hills will continue the following policies:

• All staff, vendors, and guests will be required to wear face masks;
• Assigned seating to keep families and attendees in smaller groups they feel safe and comfortable sitting with;
• Limiting attendance to 250 people for events on the Hillside; 200 people for Gardenside events.

We will continue to monitor the situation, including vaccination rates, as we move forward. We will continue serving those getting married, and the local wedding industry as our city, our state, and our country move on and past this pandemic.

Robert D Lowman
President of Texas Weddings Ltd.