Despite the complicated situation worldwide related to pandemic, life continues. Although many industries have changed, people adapt to new trends and business directions, adjust to circumstances and try to minimize consequences.

At some point, wedding industry almost came to halt due to self-isolation regime, then completely transformed. Perception of how wedding should look like during pandemic and various restrictions allows determining key trends of such events in upcoming year 2021.

Intimacy

When preparing for wedding, newlyweds must decide what number of guests they want to invite. Before pandemic these festivities varied greatly in scale:

intimate civil ceremony (only bride and groom);
small wedding (up to 50 guests);
medium-sized wedding (up to 150 guests);
large-scale event (over 150 guests).

In 2020 after lifting lockdown measures in Saint-Petersburg weddings were allowed with guest list limited to thirty attendees. Many couples postponed significant date until country stabilizes. Some celebrated online. However majority risked having intimate weddings with few guests and remained delighted. Such weddings turned cozy, surrounded by truly close and dear people.

Nature

No more banquet halls and stuffy restaurants with limited space and air conditioning. More often preference given to wide-open spaces, high tents and natural decorations using organic materials. Saint-Petersburg offers plenty of spots fit for outdoor weddings. This format suits both post-registrar buffet and full-fledged event with numerous active entertainments. Kids won't feel bored either. If children attend party - consider hiring animators who direct children's energy towards positive activities letting adults enjoy their time fully.

Don't worry that giving up restaurant means sacrificing comfort. Organizers help provide comfortable benches and chairs, shelters and gazebos, portable restrooms and other amenities creating cozy atmosphere.

Personalization

Due to smaller number of guests, couple gets opportunity to pay much attention to each attendee. That kind of close interaction and care becomes dominant trend in 2021. Groom and bride may select personalized gifts, surround guest with meaningful details like nameplate engravings and add other customized touches proving how important this person is to them.

Support for craftsmen and small businesses

Pandemic clearly demonstrated importance of mutual support. Small businesses suffered heavily from imposed restrictions. Therefore we recommend paying attention to artisans and craft producers who'll make your celebration vibrant and memorable. Handmade costumes, original snacks and drinks, decorations create unique ambiance looking very original.

From above mentioned observations it's clear that despite changes occurred last year, wedding industry keeps evolving. Yes, extravagant parties didn't disappear. Everyone chooses preferred format making minor adjustments according to global events.