Shaadi Postponed ? What are the ways to Honour original Wedding Date !!

Life is in a complete stand still mode now.  None of us have seen such a situation ever in our lives, not even our parents or grandparents have witnessed a lock down or a pandemic as bad as what we are going through now. Our lives have taken a complete turnaround and except for positivity and hope there is nothing we can do to change the situation now.

We are unable to scale the distance between friends, colleagues and family who are far away in some cases but what really is happening with those happy couples who have decided to get married this year and is eagerly waiting for that golden day of wedding.It is indeed a thought that’s predominant in their minds. Obviously many of these would be brides and grooms have been eagerly waiting for months or even years for a perfect wedding and have envisioned the wedding day with such euphoria. It is absolutely normal and OK to feel heartbroken or sad or under stress that you are not able to enjoy the big day the way you have imagined it to be but always remember positivity is THE word.

                                                 “When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody,                                                    you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible”.

The most important thing is to find alternatives to your wedding day and yet feel special on the original date chosen. Months of planning and execution and the lock down has spoiled it all ? Well, not exactly…Hold your horses as we have come up with few awesome and beautiful ways to honour our original wedding date that too while you are quarantined either completely or partially

1. Virtual Wedding

In a world where everyone is connected virtually in some way or the other like social media or other platforms it is exciting and a non complicated way of celebrating your big day. Hold a zoom call and if required you can ask a priest to recite the chanting and light the ritual fire in his home to make it authentic and share your vows and promise your commitment to each other. Make sure you mute the guests while the ceremony is on and position your computers in such a way that the bride and groom is well visible in their homes and the guests don’t miss anything important.

Also you can live stream this on Facebook or Instagram and encourage other couples like you and make it more relatable to them. Do not be surprised if thousands of viewers witness the live stream and become a part of your grand virtual wedding.The best part is that during quarantine the most affected are the elderly people who are not allowed to go out at all owing to health conditions and this is the only way they can witness your ceremony without any risk.

2. Plan a Minimony

New word? New concept?

It is a mini ceremony which will be like a preview of what is to come in future when you will have a bigger and proper wedding later this year or next year. Yes you heard it right, from June 2020 most of the states are allowing small weddings. As name suggests, will be mini ceremony which will have few close family members and friends and yes make sure you follow the social distancing norms. If it’s held outdoors where there would be enough space between people preferably away from the populated city center then even better. If you have a nice and small garden at your home that would be a good place to hold such ceremony. Limit yourselves to close friends and relatives and keep it as intimate as possible.

3. Hire a Photographer

Photographs hold the best memories and last forever. Why not hire a professional photographer and make it a memorable experience in your small ceremony and you can even email these photographs to the guests who attended your ceremony and who couldn’t owing to lock down.

4. Get Dressed Up

Let’s face it , it is been a while since you have worn your fancy wear. Even if it’s not your real wedding that day why don’t you make your partner and yourself feel good by wearing your wedding dress or something fancy and just get the feel of how you would look when you are going to actually get married. Brides can even test their make up ideas and do their hair as this is the best time to do a trial and if you don’t like something in your make up or hair then there is always a room for some change in your real big day. Hire covid safety bridal makeup artist at Shaadi Baraati. 

5. Gifting your Partner

What better way to Honour original wedding day than to order a nice gift for your partner online and get it delivered. He / she would feel special and make sure you order something which would remind your partner of some element or something that you earlier decided on or spoken about or which both of you are passionate about.

6. Make a Video

Create a video of your beautiful courtship days that you spent together. Throw in some nice and colorful background and play a nice romantic music  and use all the pictures that you Clicked together and make a video collage. Get your friends to share their favorite stories of you as a couple. Have it played for your partner in zoom or Facebook live and invite your pals and your parents. This is such a thoughtful gesture and would keep the romance alive in these dark days.

7. Enjoy a Feast

Either cook a nice feast with your favorite dishes if you are up to it or order online some finger licking food and treat yourself to an amazing feast. Enjoy a nice candle light dinner and have conversation about your wedding and future plans over the feast.

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