Looking Back and Moving Forward Lessons Learned from 2020 and Trends to Look For in 2022
E
ven COVID had silver linings. While many weddings were postponed in 2020, others opted for minimalism and simplicity. As we leave the coronavirus in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to look back at what we learned that can be useful moving forward.
• Despite “postponed” being one of the most common words in recent years, love itself is not cancelled. Many couples were engaged last year, some had small weddings or eloped, and others have simply had longer to build up excitement for their big day. • While social distancing and self-isolation were the name of the game during COVID, a greater emphasis on video calls and more time to reevaluate our lives rekindled many long-distance relationships, and many upcoming weddings – and their guest lists – will benefit from that.
Wedding trends we saw in 2020:
• Minimalist and micro weddings – Many couples took a simple, barebones approach to their weddings. This was especially true for many weddings postponed from early 2020 to late 2020. Betrothed couples opted for small-scale celebrations due to safety reasons, adding a deeper level of intimacy to each ceremony.
• Greater emphasis on sanitization and hygiene – Cleanliness was pushed to the forefront of everyone’s minds this past year, as all but the most carefree among us are still given pause by large group gatherings.
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• Elopements – For many couples, this was the only option during the height of social distancing.
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