BRIDESTALK

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“We were thinking about getting married in 2019 but then, thought that 2020 had a better ring to it. Now we’ll have a ‘just us’ wedding in January and decide when the current situation improves, if we want a big party. And yes, I am going to have a dress! Not quite what I always imagined – perhaps even a trouser suit that I will wear again.”

Out of the Mouths of (Bridal) Babes...

It seems like daily changes in restrictions are the norm now and wedding dates are being switched accordingly. How are couples coping with it, we asked

“Once we got over the initial shock of what we could and couldn’t do, we talked at length, between ourselves with our families, and decided that we should count the good things – having each other for a start – and agree that when the time is right we’ll consider our next move. I always dreamed of a big wedding with all the trimmings but am quite prepared not to have one now.” “I might sound like a spoiled little princess but since I was quite young I always knew I wanted a huge traditional wedding with everyone there and to be the absolute centre of attention. So, because of this pandemic all my dreams have been shattered and on days I question whether I want to get married at all. Luckily, my fiancé is a very calming influence and he is now suggesting we have a small ‘do’ of some sort but dress for the occasion and have a luxurious intimate meal at home, take photographs etc, and then later, plan a party that will be unforgettable. I have shopped for a dress for the home wedding and love what I bought but will really splash when we finally get the all-clear.”