Coronavirus Wedding Trends That Could Be Here To Stay

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the wedding industry has had to adapt in order to survive. Couples who had planned big, traditional style weddings for 2020 were forced to cancel, postpone or dramatically downsize their plans. We quickly saw an increase in couples choosing small weddings and elopements. It was interesting to see the various coronavirus wedding trends as they began to emerge.

Not only did we see more small, intimate weddings, aka minimonies, than ever before, but we also saw new vendors offering elopement packages that hadn’t previously done so. We even saw weddings go digital with live streaming and Zoom officiants! These micro weddings have become so popular that many couples have said that even if life returns to normal in the coming months they may still opt for these types of weddings.

Let’s take a look at the coronavirus wedding trends that look set to stick around.

Smaller Weddings Are The New Normal

One of the coronavirus wedding trends that is likely to continue well into the future is smaller weddings. There are many couples who feel pressure from family to have a large guest list and end up inviting distant relations or work associates they barely know. For them, being required to scale back on the number of people they can invite has been a blessing. When spaces are at a premium, couples are thinking carefully about who they really want to celebrate with and this looks like it will continue in years to come.

Tying the knot with Technology

One of the biggest coronavirus wedding trends that emerged was online weddings. Couples have embraced technology as part of their special day and this is something that could definitely become more commonplace even after restrictions are lifted on face-to-face gatherings. Zoom weddings allowed couples to keep their planned wedding date by live-streaming the event to guests who were unable to attend. Some states even made it legal for the officiant to perform the wedding online from a remote location. Post pandemic, this could be a great way to keep guest lists, and therefore costs, down for couples, It also allows those who perhaps cannot travel to still be part of the celebration.

Coronavirus Wedding Trends We Won’t Miss

Of course, not everything about coronavirus wedding trends has been positive. There are a few things that brides and their grooms will be glad to wave goodbye to! First and foremost is having to wear a mask. Brides want to feel beautiful on their special day. Many have expressed regret at having to wear a facemask to comply with regulations. Some are making the best of the situation with masks made from pretty fabric to match their wedding gown.

Which coronavirus wedding trends do you think could be here to stay? Let us know your thoughts!