The way we celebrate momentous occasions in our lives has changed drastically with the onset pandemic. Everything has been brought to a halt, from birthdays, graduation to get-togethers and even religious ceremonies such as christenings. One such event we all loved celebrating was undoubtedly weddings.
Over the past year and a half, weddings have transformed from grandiose to smaller, more intimate gatherings. When we spoke to wedding experts about this miniature culture, they had interesting things to say.
One such wedding expert called, Valerie Gernhauser from New Orleans, said, "Everything about the way weddings once were has been affected, from food and service to live music and dancing—even the contents of welcome gifts for out-of-town guests has shifted to accommodate to the expectations of what is ultimately safe."