It goes without saying that the new coronavirus has utterly transformed people’s lives, but probably one of the most significant blasts has been to the wedding industry. Millions of couples around the world have eagerly anticipated their big day to tie their everlasting love, but when the outbreak emerged their wedding dreams have been completely shattered in a blink of an eye. Many have rescheduled their wedding day, others have postponed or canceled it, nevertheless, the question now lies – how might this virus change the upcoming wedding culture?
A “minimony” ceremony
As many weddings are usually held in spring, summer, or late autumn, the speedy spread of the coronavirus, unfortunately, forced most couples to cancel the ceremony. Since the gathering of numerous people is not allowed in order to protect the overall health, a big wedding reception is out of the question. However, there were still some couples who decided to go through their wedding plan but on the “micro” level. A minimony wedding ceremony includes the loved ones, the witnesses, and an officiant. A wedding without guests, music, and cake might sound strange, but this is one way to say “I do” if you strive to make a family and continue with your lives.
A change in wedding amenities
Wedding planning is also a thrilling and daunting process that every bride lovingly awaits. When the coronavirus impeded that from happening, many brides and vendors as well faced an enormous problem. Now, as the guest list is utterly limited, there is no need to order large amounts of drinks and food, a band is not a safe option, and decoration is reduced to a minimalist option. The only thing a bride can do is take a look at what Moon Magic offers and look forward to having meticulous wedding jewelry pieces.
A new venue outlook
Since most newlyweds have already spent thousands on nonrefundable deposits, a high percentage of couples desire to hold the ceremony even at different rules. Here is where the wedding industry faces a significant challenge. The vast measurements need to be taken to prevent coronavirus from spreading; this includes the venue revamp. The venue must be thoroughly sanitized and disinfected, it is advisable to have large windows for fresh air to flow, thus the use of air conditioning is banned since it spreads the virus particles faster. All waiters must wear face shields and gloves.
An alteration to your “perfect day”
The day when you get married has always been magical and flabbergasting even to cherish for a year, and once that notion has been scattered, couples wonder how their “dream” day would look like. In future, due to the novel pandemic, you won’t spend months or years searching for the perfect dress, vendors, caterer, but on the contrary, weddings will be booked on much shorter notice, the focus on petite details will be narrowed or ruled out, the guest will be downsized, and you won’t even bother to panic beforehand as wedding ceremony would be more private and secluded.
An escape from reality
To get married, let’s face it, you only need an officiant or a priest, best man, maid of honor, loving friends, and family, which does comply with a list of up to 20-30 people. Even though coronavirus has taken over the entire globe, there is still hope for couples wanting to have a remote wedding in a beautiful destination. The budget you have had for a 500-guest-list could be used to travel to a tropical destination (free of coronavirus), avoid big ceremonies, aim for a simpler and gorgeous reception, and have a laid-back, easy-to-plan day to remember for eternity.
We can only wait and see what the future holds newly-weds, but wedding trends will undoubtedly change. Coronavirus will reshape wedding culture, but new ways, solutions and alterations will emerge as well.