In the clutches of the coronavirus, we all have started to acclimatize according to the new norm. From working from home to postponing marriages, it has affected our ordinary way of living in many ways. Following the outbreak of coronavirus, ways of ordinary working are evolving at a rapid pace. Furthermore, this is in a manner that had not been envisioned. We will see the ground level changes in weddings. Subsequently, the post-Corona world is going to be different than usual.
Talking about Indian weddings and social gatherings of post corona. To ensure the utmost safety and limit risks. Couples will prefer intimate and cautious weddings to adhere to social distancing. Here are the instances to demonstrate, how this pandemic has brought changes in weddings and altered centuries-old beliefs of families.
- Post-pandemic, people will look forward to continuing to adapt and social distancing shall be preferred.
- People would forego a fat wedding and would prefer a limited list of guests.
- Open-air or outdoor weddings would we give more preference over indoor weddings.
- People would be cautious to attend mass gatherings.
Major Changes In Traditional Style of Indian Wedding Would Include:
Buffet Style System
Indian weddings are known for lavish buffets. However, now it shall change too to comply with social distancing.
According to research, an average Indian wedding costs around Rs 5 lakhs to Rs 20 lakhs, depending on the community and city that family belongs to, number of guests, wedding hall rents, and extent of pomp and show. On an estimate, a person in India spends one-fifth of the total wealth that he/she has accumulated. And this pandemic hit world could limit the overall expenses shed on Indian Weddings.
Virtual Mode
The post-pandemic era can expect couples to opt-out of destination wedding and local weddings would be given preference. Relatives living abroad or at far of places would prefer to attend the marriages via video calls. Digital mediums shall become more common.
Immaculate Hygiene Standards
Venues would be needed to take the utmost care. By keeping sanitizers, hand napkins and hand wash with at every point. Hygienic standards would help to fight with Corona and stay safe. Makeup artists, hair stylers, wedding photographers will have to take extra care to make the couple feel safe.
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