In Sickness And In Health: 5 Ways To Hold A Wedding During A Pandemic

There’s no doubt that the recent pandemic has changed how we celebrate momentous occasions. However, this change doesn’t make those occasions any less meaningful. Even if you’ve never pictured having a smaller microwedding or elopement, there are still plenty of ways to incorporate traditions and elements that are important to you. After all, you’re marrying the love of your life and nothing’s gonna change that!

1. Dress the Part

It’s a popular idea that looking good can help you feel good, and your wedding day is no different. That being said, make sure you have a dress or tux picked out to wear to your ceremony. Setting aside a special ensemble to wear on the day can emphasize the significance of the occasion and it can make you feel good and excited, as everyone should on their wedding day!

2. tie in tradition

An elopement/microwedding doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice wedding details that are important to you. Choosing a bridal bouquet and walking down an aisle are little traditions that you can still incorporate in a smaller wedding. You can also add meaningful, personal touches, such as trading vows with your spouse, a first look moment before the ceremony, and a first dance as husband and wife.

3. make your pinterest board a reality

With a smaller wedding, you have an opportunity to really make it what you’ve always wanted. For instance, pick a wedding venue/location you’ve always wanted to go to, but never thought you could. Make it an adventure! You can also get creative with photo ideas and decor. It is about the two of you, so let your personalities shine through and make it fun!

4. capture the moment

At such an important milestone in your life, you’re going to want a keepsake to remember the occasion. Make sure you have someone to take great photos or video of the ceremony. You can capture photos of special moments that take place throughout the day. This way, you’ll have a piece of the big day to share with your loved ones and remind you of the occasion for years to come.

5. make it a family affair

There are plenty of ways you can still surround yourself with your loved ones on your wedding day. Zoom and other video call platforms make it so that everyone is just a click away. By live streaming your wedding, your loved ones can still feel like a part of your big day, while also letting you and your spouse have an intimate ceremony where the focus is on the two of you.

Your wedding is a momentous occasion in your life and it deserves to be a day you’ll enjoy and remember forever. If you are planning an elopement or microwedding in the midst of this pandemic, I hope these tips will help you make the most of your big day.