Thinking about planning your wedding post COVID-19? The changes brought about by the pandemic have drastically affected many couples and their original plans of celebrating the most memorable event of their lives. The world is slowly opening up once again, but it doesn’t seem that the usual, large gatherings that were usual before this outbreak will happen again soon.
Because of this pandemic, many couples had decided to postpone their weddings. There are some, however, who chose to push through by pivoting from their original wedding plans! If you are a couple preparing for your wedding post COVID-19, consider these three aspects of the new normal as you plan for your once-in-a-lifetime event:
1. Health and safety measures must be taken
Hand-sanitizing solutions are essential in public places, and they must also be in your celebration. Your wedding planners may be able to help you come up with creative ways to distribute sanitizers to your guests.
Protective equipment like gloves and masks are also must-haves today. At first, you may think they would spoil your wedding’s overall look and style, but you can actually have them come in different colors so that they coordinate with your chosen motif. Gloves can be turned into elegant fashion accessories for your guests as well.
When it comes to serving food, plated meals would be your safest option. Buffet styles are still fine, but having smaller stations with shorter lines is advised for any wedding post COVID-19.
2. Wedding decorations will have new layouts
To avoid making guests feel confined, having open-air and outdoor elements for wedding ceremonies and celebrations will most likely rise in popularity. Moreover, seating will be socially-distanced, and reception dining tables will also have to follow proper social distancing measures. Also, do not be surprised if the wedding officiants would ask you to stand further away from them!
3. Ceremonies will have new formats
As large group interactions are strictly discouraged by authorities, there are new creative ways for you to hold your wedding post COVID-19:
Minimony: This is a small commitment ceremony held by an officiant and witnessed by a small group of loved ones in person or virtually. Couples usually go for this option because they want to honor the original wedding date.
Micro-wedding: This is an intimate wedding celebration with a reduced guest list. Some couples who host micro-weddings also choose to host a larger party at a later date.
Sequel weddings: This term was initially used to refer to multiple ceremonies that couples had to hold due to cultural and religious reasons. In the new normal, sequel weddings refer to a second celebration after a more intimate one, similar to a minimony or a micro-wedding. This is a larger celebration usually keeping the couple’s original wedding plans and guest list.
Multi-weddings: A multi-wedding is where couples host multiple celebrations, getting ideas from events they had originally planned. A different group of guests will also be invited to each event.
Conclusion
The pandemic has temporarily closed down the world, but it can never cancel your love for each other! Although your wedding post COVID-19 may turn out far from your original ideas, the time and effort you have put into it despite these uncertain times will make it more special and memorable for you and your partner.
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