TURN IT INTO A FANCY DRESS BALL
Instead of trying to coordinate your bridal party outfits with masks, have the members put on costumes instead! Before Covid-19, it was the norm to see the bridal party decked out in coordinated fashion styles. However, with masks being compulsory, couples now think of creative and fun outfit ideas while abiding by safe distancing regulations. One of the cleverest ideas seen at a wedding, according to Ms Caroline Yakop-Lim, principal planner and co-founder of The Wedding Entourage, was the wedding party parading down the aisle in dinosaur costumes.
Given the need to be ‘covered up’, the wedding party can opt to go ‘all the way’ and inject a sense of fun by wearing fancy costumes over their masks. (Photo: Highest Kite Weddings)
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Even in ‘normal’ times, planning a wedding often proved overwhelming and somewhat of a logistical nightmare. And now, the COVID-19 pandemic which halted events, celebrations and activities in 2020 has thrown another spanner in the works. If you’re one of the couples affected by the current restrictions and are still undecided as to whether to go ahead with your wedding in 2021, here’s advice from the professionals in the industry, who also share how they’ve pivoted to adapt to changing times.
THE VENUES
Couples who’ve had to pare down their guest list, especially on short notice, should focus on planning the list, says Ms June Choong, director of events at Grand Hyatt Singapore. “We advise [couples] to prioritise the people they most want to have physically present,” she adds. The hotel has focused on creating intimate wedding packages that are tailored to local regulations and of