Here’s an article for all those couples who had to fall into the waiting list of forever after because of the pandemic and all you can think is –“Should I just get married now?”. The cons of having a wedding at this time is quite obvious, but in case you are having trouble to jot down the pros, here are five reasons why you should consider having a wedding despite the pandemic.
LESS IS MORE
Though the concept of “Big Fat Indian Weddings” is innate to our heritage, somewhere in our hearts, we could do with a simple ceremony that has only the closest family circle. Since government regulations have curbed the number of guests that can be invited to an event, you can invite only the people you want to have and not be obligated to call the whole society for the wedding. Don’t get us wrong, we absolutely love big weddings, but there’s no better time than right now if you have always favoured intimate weddings.
FINANCIAL SAVINGS
Weddings are almost just a pompous show of the union of two people. This union would not be less special if there was less importance given to the grandeur or the size of the event. Having lesser people at the wedding automatically reduces cost of the entire extravaganza. Another extremely important factor is that the wedding industry has seen a visible decline and most vendors are out of business. Most of them are offering services at a subsidised price, which means more savings. With all this extra money, you can invest in a post-COVID elaborate honeymoon or just go ahead and buy that Sabyasachi Lehenga for your reception.
LOGISTICAL EASE
In terms of planning, a small wedding is so much easier than one with a large crowd. Though health precautions and social distancing norms have to be taken into consideration, the overall wedding will be less of a hassle to plan. You could use our guide of how to plan a wedding staying at home to give you a head start. Also, since all the vendors of the wedding industry have had a good break, they will also be eagerly waiting to bring out their best service.
EXTENDED HONEYMOON
The time period after a couple gets married is the most crucial. More often than not, our brides and grooms have managed to get time off from work only for the duration of the wedding and have had to go back to office almost immediately. Considering that Work From Home has now been normalised, couples get more time to spend with each other at home while also getting work done and salary credited into their accounts. A happily ever after, with a bonus!
If you’re still not convinced and think that it’s all easier said than done, read our real life story of Love in the time of a Pandemic. It has details of the wedding that happened just after the lockdown was lifted and how The Tamarind Tree managed it successfully.
