Why You Might Have a Zoom Wedding Post-Pandemic
What did we ever do before Zoom became a key part of our lives? Since the early part of 2020, it has become a lifeline for business meetings, school lessons, social gatherings, and now even Zoom weddings! The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made getting married a challenge. No longer are big traditional weddings the societal norm. Instead, couples are choosing to elope or have small intimate gatherings with face masks and social distancing in play. However, some have taken it a step further and hosted their weddings online via programs like Zoom and Skype. I came across an interesting article and podcast recently on The Cut that suggested a Zoom wedding might not only be a great option during the pandemic, but also a growing trend in the future once life returns to normal!
What is a Zoom Wedding?
I’m calling it a Zoom wedding because that is one of the most commonly used platforms, but in reality, you could use any streaming platform like Skype, Facebook, or even YouTube. Whatever platform you use, the premise is the same. You and your partner and an officiant have the wedding while your guests watch from home via an internet link to your livestream! Many couples have done this in order to circumvent local COVID-19 restrictions on the number of guests allowed to attend weddings. It is also a great way to include friends and family who are unable to travel or who are isolating due to poor health.
Is The Zoom Wedding Here to Stay?
One of the key points made in the article by The Cut and the accompanying podcast was that the zoom wedding is not just a stop-gap during the pandemic. Instead, they predict that it will be around even after life begins to return to normal. One of the main reasons cited was that millennials are cheap and millennials love unique experiences. A Zoom wedding is much more affordable than a traditional wedding or even a ‘traditional’ elopement! That will be appealing to many couples even after we come out of the current pandemic.
It is also something that is different. How many people do you know that got married on Zoom? Right now you may be able to name one if any, but that could be about to change if Zoom weddings become the norm for millennials. It is unlikely that they would ever overtake in-person weddings, but there is a good chance we could see some hybrid style weddings. Close friends and family could attend in person while those further afield could enjoy the ceremony on Zoom.