New Yearâs Eve weddings go off without a hitch Published: Dec. 31, 2020 at 4:44 p.m. ET By In city parks and on Zoom, brides and grooms say goodbye to 2020 and hello to marriage
Olga Tsoupros and Philip Kontonicolas wed on New Year s Eve 2020 in Astoria, Queens. Courtesy of the couple Email icon
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the wedding industry. Countless ceremonies have been canceled and postponed. Businesses impacted range from sidewalk flower sellers outside shuttered City Hall in downtown Manhattan to venues, hotels and honeymoon suites around the five boroughs and beyond.
But the coronavirus hasnât changed the fact New Yearâs Eve is a popular day to get married. The built-in promise of renewal around the corner, the festive special sparkle of the season and, of course, the potential financial benefits of filing a joint tax return are some explanations for the appeal.Â