Weddings are a special occasion that brings together two people in love to embark on a new journey together. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a new normal that has affected all aspects of life, including weddings. Couples around the world have had to adapt to new norms and come up with unique ways to celebrate their big day. In this article, we will take a look at some of the most talked-about and unusual weddings of last year.
Igor and Natalya
Igor and Natalya are avid athletes who tied the knot in the Spartak stadium. The couple used codes to ensure that the public did not intervene in the function. The highlight of the wedding was that both their names appeared on the scoreboard with a score of 1-1, symbolizing the new journey of the couple.
Ivan and Sofia
Ivan and Sofia wanted to be close to the sky and booked the 89th floor of the Federation Tower in Moscow. The couple loves traveling and hiking, and their first date ended up in an emergency room. They are planning to visit the Urals for skiing.
Pavel Revenko and Marta Rashibina
Moscow hosted its first nighttime wedding, with eight couples getting married at the World Palace No. 1 at Chistye Prude on the 2nd of February between midnight and 8 am. The couple tied the knot at 05:20 am. The couple arrived at the ceremony with no guests and celebrated with each other. Later they organized a small function for their close and loved ones.
Ashlee and Stacey
Ashlee and Stacey got married at an Airbnb located in West Hollywood, California, on June 21, 2021. The couple had to reschedule the whole wedding because of COVID-19. Both the brides felt like queens on their special day, and they decided to serve Mexican food to the guests.
Ashley and Claudy
Ashley and Claudy initially wanted to have a small function but later decided to have a grand function. The couple worked with the famous wedding planner Victoria from Victorious Events for the perfect wedding day. They had their wedding in their apartment in Brooklyn, which was decorated as an ideal wedding venue. They also hired Amy Anaiz to click photographs of their big day.
Morgan and Lauren
Morgan and Lauren got married in March at a gorgeous park. The couple believes that when you love something, it grows, evolves, and creates. Morgan wore a white suit by Eloquii, and Lauren wore a dress designed by Michael Ebwe. The couple hired Amanda Nolan Booker to capture photographs of their wedding.
Aisha and Kelton
Aisha and Kelton had a very unusual wedding as they got married over a Zoom video call, which was broadcasted on national television. The couple is now planning for vow renewal and wishes to celebrate and enjoy with their close ones in an intimate affair. Aisha’s father attended her wedding in Seattle and also played traditional Guyanese drums when she walked down the aisle.
Brook and Quinn
Brook and Quinn got married on May 21 after being together for over six years. The couple wanted to celebrate with each human they know, but because of COVID-19 and government regulations, they could not do so. They hired a professional wedding planner to transform their place into a perfect venue to exchange vows.
In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced couples around the world to come up with unique and unusual ways to celebrate their big day. These weddings prove that love knows no bounds and that couples can still have a memorable wedding despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.