Has the coronavirus pandemic resulted in you changing or postponing your wedding?
The hope was that when things got better, you could proceed with your nuptials as planned.
Yet, here you are, months later, and things don’t seem to be getting any better.
While you don’t want to put anyone at risk, you’re also tired of waiting.
Though a vaccination, treatment, or return to normalcy seems far off, couples have found unique ways to celebrate their love despite what’s going on.
Continue reading to learn more about these trends.
Wedding Websites
Though popular amongst millennials before the pandemic, wedding websites are now trending everywhere.
Couples can save a ton of money on save the dates, invitations, menu, and RSVP cards by designing a hub where guests can access information 24/7.
A website also eliminates the need to visit a print shop and the post office, which essentially reduces the risk of contracting the virus.
Elopements
Some couples are just so adamant about committing themselves to each other that they’ve opted to forego the ceremony and reception altogether.
Eloping allows them to tie the knot virtually anywhere they please without the pressures of keeping guests safe.
Since it’s just the bride, groom, and wedding official, it also decreases the likelihood that someone will get sick.
Virtual Weddings
For engaged couples who would prefer friends and family to witness their special day, virtual weddings are also an option.
This trend has caught on like wildfire as the conveniences of modern technology can keep everyone safe.
The couple decides on a venue, decorates the space, invites a few key people, and live streams the wedding for everyone to see.
No one has to travel, there is no in-person contact, and couples on a budget saved a lot of money.
Sequel Weddings
If you’ve already invested a lot of time, money, and energy into your wedding plans, canceling may cost more than you’re willing to spend.
That’s why many couples decided to start planning sequel weddings instead.
Essentially, they continue with their original wedding (while ensuring their guests’ safety) and then schedule another wedding for a later date.
This trend confirms that everyone can share in their precious union.
Having more than one wedding also means smaller crowds, which safeguards everyone’s health and safety.
Destination Weddings
The pandemic is a great excuse for couples to minimize their guest list and plan a destination wedding.
While some destinations have travel restrictions in place, others are open and ready for business.
The couple can invite a few close friends and family along for the experience and even incorporate their honeymoon into the mix.
There’s also the fact that plane tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals, and other travel services are a lot more affordable to try to keep business afloat.
This essentially meant that couples could save a lot of money.
Intimate Weddings
Last but not least, intimate weddings have become a popular trend amid the pandemic.
While some couples look for venues that will allow them to have between 10-50 guests, others have decided to host their weddings at home.
Inviting just a few people keeps everybody safe.
As long as they remember things like social distancing and having face masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer available, things should go off without a hitch.
Many wedding venues have started designing packages to accommodate couples interested in a small wedding during the national health crisis.
The coronavirus pandemic turned the world upside down, leaving many couples in the dark about how to proceed with their upcoming wedding.
While some had no choice but to cancel their big day altogether, others got creative and pressed on with their plans.
As the wedding industry looked for innovative ways to accommodate their target audience during these trying times, trends like those discussed above were born.
From creating a wedding website and eloping to planning a destination or intimate ceremony, couples nationwide were able to put together a joyous moment despite the chaos going on.