At the beginning of this year, we received
two wedding invitation cards and we were looking forward to attend both the
weddings and dinners. All the preparation was going well until we received the
announcement for a partial lockdown or the Movement Control Order. The wedding
preparation was then temporary put on hold. From two weeks of movement control,
it has been extended to four weeks and then to eight weeks. Up till now, we are in the 3rd
month of partial lockdown. Things are getting better and once all the
restrictions are removed, the preparation for the weddings will resume once
again.
Currently, most businesses are opened
including restaurants and bridal shops. Those whose weddings have been
postponed are eager to set a new date for their wedding. Booking for the
wedding hall and catering are being finalized. A new guests list has to be
drawn up to adjust to the number of guests allowed into the wedding hall
according to the social distancing requirement. In view of this restriction,
many will opt for open space wedding such as garden wedding or beach wedding
where space is not a problem.
For those who have opted to make the switch
from an indoor wedding such as a church wedding to an open space wedding e.g. a
garden wedding, they will need to make some necessary changes. They will have
to send a new invitation card or at least call to inform their guests of the
latest changes. For the bride, the bridesmaid and flower girls, they may have
to choose the dresses that are appropriate for an outdoor wedding.
These days, there is a wide selection of
wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses and cheapflower girl dresses readily available both in the local bridal shops or
online stores. The dresses including evening gowns and prom dresses are
fashionable and elegant with exquisite and flattering designs to suit all
shapes and sizes.