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Your wedding day is the most exciting day of your life. Whether or not you have been planning for this day since you were a little girl, every bride-to-be dreams of a perfect wedding. But pulling off a big fat Indian wedding in the face of a pandemic may not be easy (or the right choice). Though the government has eased the restrictions, you will still have to make some adjustments and compromises if you wish to get hitched this year.
Getting married amidst a pandemic calls for some major changes such as wearing a mask along with your wedding attire and not being able to invite your extended family for the big day. But if all those things don’t take precedence over starting a new life with your partner, here are 5 things you should keep in mind while planning your wedding:
1. The Wedding Guest List
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Sure, it would have been nice to invite your extended family, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and your hairdresser. But since a wedding during the pandemic can have no more than 50 people, you will have to trim your guest list to a large extent. A wedding can be just as beautiful with the bride and groom, immediate family members, and a few close friends. And for those couples who always wished for a small intimate ceremony, you are in luck. To create the guest list, sit down with your partner and family, and discuss who you would like to share this joyous occasion with.
2. Wedding Invitations
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The wedding invites will need an update both in the content and the format. You can opt for E-invites using free design platforms to create content yourself. Not only will it be easy on your pocket, but you can customize the content as you wish and inform the guests of the social distancing norms that need to be followed. Also, remember that you cannot invite anyone from a containment zone.
3. Venue
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If you had planned for a destination wedding, you’ll have to find an alternative and go for a venue that’s closer to home. Wedding halls are a good option. You can book a place that seats around 100 guests so that it is easy for people to follow social distancing. A villa with a huge yard can be a great place for a wedding venue if you wish for an intimate ceremony away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The most important thing to keep in mind is that the venue you choose is not in or near a containment zone.
4. Weddings Gifts And Entertainment
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Instead of hiring a band or a singer for the event, you can rope in any of your friends or family who could sing or play an instrument. When it comes to wedding gifts, it can be potentially unsafe to deal with all the wedding gifts at a time like this. You can either follow a no-presents policy or ask them to deliver it directly to your home, which allows you the opportunity to open it after a few days.
5. Food
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If you were planning on a sumptuous buffet, it is best to opt for pre-plated meals to avoid overcrowding and people bumping into each other at the buffet station. Also, discuss the guidelines that need to be followed by the food-service staff such as wearing masks, sanitizing hands, preparing everything with extra caution, and proper sanitization of the kitchen. It is ideal to use eco-friendly disposable plates and cups to prevent any health risks. If you have opted for a buffet service, make sure people maintain proper queues and social distancing norms. Also, keep hand sanitizer stands at the beginning and end of the buffet layout.
A wedding can still be just as fun and exciting during a pandemic with a few adjustments and compromises. Also, make sure to keep track of the latest news and updates from the government regarding wedding guidelines.
