Coronavirus Wedding Trends
What. A. Year! From stay at home mandates to statewide shutdowns, 2020 has truly been one of the oddest years for the wedding and event industry. Despite the up’s and down’s of these past months, we have seen professionals in the industry coming together to find creative and innovative ways for couples to still have their dream wedding day. As we look back on 2020 , here are some of our favorite trends from this unique wedding season:
Micro-ceremonies
If we could pick the new Websters Dictionary word for 2020, it would definitely be micro-ceremony. Although many couples opted to shift their wedding celebration to 2021, some chose to continue with their original date, a much smaller guest list, and some edits to keep it safe. This change challenged both vendors and planners to creatively scale back and shift their original plans accommodating an intimate gathering for couples + their nearest and dearest.
Masking Up
Mask fashion became a huge hit this year, so it only made sense for Covid weddings to incorporate personalized and branded masks for vendors, guests, and couples too! Not only was this a great way to keep everyone safe, but it made for some pretty special wedding pictures.
Virtual Guests
With statewide mandates limiting social gathering, couples were forced to dramatically slash their guests lists. Thankfully with technology like Periscope, Zoom, and Facetime, guests were still able to take part in wedding celebrations and virtually toast the newlyweds.
Table for One
A limited guest list not only alters the ceremony format, but also the reception celebration that will follow. This year, couples traded out intricate seating charts with matching decor for a single banquet hall table and family style meal. While original plans were changed and layouts rearranged, the beauty and detailed design of the centerpieces, flatware, and place settings remained.
Drive Through Celebrations
6 feet has become an unofficial measurement in 2020. With many guests unable to attend elopements and wedding celebrations in person, cheers and signs filled driveways as car parades emerged as an exciting way to commemorate couples tying the knot!
