COVID-19 has changed every aspect of our lives, and happy events like weddings are not untouched by it. If you are also planning a wedding for yourself or a loved one in 2022, then here's what to expect as the pandemic continues and new variants are coming in.
Ø More Digital
Wedding Invitations
As there is a lot of uncertainty regarding
the restrictions, the cost of printing wedding invitations can be a waste if
the date or the venue changes. In such a scenario, digital wedding invitations
are in and will continue to be adopted in 2022 and maybe beyond.
Ø Required Numbers Can be Changed
Now, it's becoming okay to have odd-numbered
or mixed-gendered wedding parties. People are choosing friends and relatives
that matter most and not inviting people just to attain an even number.
Ø Rise of Digital Wedding Registries
The rise of digital wedding registries will
continue. Digital registries let couples collect money as a gift. They can also
request contributions to a charity they support. Sometimes, couples also ask
for help with tasks like helping with planting a garden, painting their new
house, etc.
Ø Adjust with Venue
As more and more couples are planning to
get married this year, especially those who postponed their weddings last year,
the number of available venues is limited. So, you might have to compromise
with the venue and adjust your plans accordingly.
Ø Overworked Vendors
The vendors are also overworked due to the
sudden rise in demand. So, if you are planning a wedding in 2022, you need to
look for vendors like videographers, planners, designers, photographers, and
florists a few months in advance.
Ø Supply Chain Issues
Due to the highly contagious Omicrom
variant, many states and countries are implementing new restrictions from time
to time. As a result, supply chains are being hit. If you are ordering stuff
for the wedding from far away, keep in mind that there might be unexpected
delays.
Ø Rising Costs
In the times of COVID-19, getting married
is costlier than ever. As the demand is high and supply is low, people need o
shell out more money for wedding stuff than ever before.
Ø People Are Asking for a Proof of Vaccination
Some couples ask every guest to share their
Proof
of Vaccination before entering the wedding venue. It would help if you
decided whether you want to go for it. If you do, make sure that staff like
waiters and servers also comply with the protocols, not just the guests.
Ø Livestream is Losing Popularity
Gone are the days when every moment of a
wedding was live-streamed. Now, only the main ceremony is recorded, and that
too is not live-streamed.
Ø Focus is on Sustainability
Sustainability is also the focus of
weddings in today's time. With issues like climate change and global warming on
everyone's mind, more and more couples are trying to use eco-friendly products
in their wedding and are focusing on reducing the waste by donating the
surplus. You can go for it too.
Sources:
https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wedding-trends-2022
https://www.marthastewart.com/8196801/how-covid-19-impacted-wedding-planning-2022
https://www.insider.com/wedding-planner-shares-trends-that-will-be-popular-and-unpopular-2022#multi-day-festivities-are-having-a-moment-1