By Maria Owais
The unfortunate arrival of Coronavirus has disturbed the planning of millions of people across the globe. The fear of being affected by the virus and the absolute need for social distancing has brought new normal to our lives. As per the situation, the wedding halls are completely closed, and nobody knows when the situation may go back to normal or could become under control. So, if you have wedding plans this year and do not know how to manage everything either arranging the event or postponing is a better option. Do not worry, like always we have got your back! Weddings can be done as you have ever dreamed of within the boundaries of all the SOPs. The government allows us to have small gatherings of up to 50 people. Here are some of the important aspects you should be aware of before taking any decision. By the end of this article, you will have a complete picture of how you can manage an indoor wedding arrangement during this pandemic.
Indoor Wedding – Get Married During Pandemic
1- Indoor Wedding Decor Ideas
The new normal venue for wedding ceremonies is the home. Home weddings have become common and are being practiced by citizens belonging to all classes. Simply get inspiration about the wedding theme of your choice from the internet. You can check NooZay Decor for elegant indoor wedding decoration ideas for all of the functions, contact any of the local decorators or do it yourself. You can also hire an event planner and explain to them in detail your requirements. You will get amazing complete home decor along with the heavy fresh flower stage within a pocket-friendly budget.
If you want luxury intimate indoor wedding decor for a small gathering, then you can go for a heavy stage and a separate romantic backdrop for portraits. Add little details to enhance the look and see the magic of little efforts. For sitting and buffet arrangements, you can go to local decorators and event planners and select your desired arrangements from the available packages. In Pakistan, there are many young female entrepreneurs who are offering quite attractive packages and delivering services that will satisfy you for sure. Hiring an event planner has a perk that you do not have to worry about anything, and enjoy your day without any headaches. While the local decorators have the best pricing available. Selection is totally up to you according to your priorities.
2- Don’t Have Enough Space?
If you think that your home does not have enough space to cater to the perfect indoor wedding arrangements; so, there is no need to worry about it. You can have a perfect arrangement on the rooftop, this will give you elegant wedding decor along with the floral pathway and buffet setup.
Many event planners offer wedding venues too, which are the community halls and the lawn of a house in DHA. You can have a look over there too. Moreover, many farmhouses are being rented out for a wedding ceremony, arrange any of the options according to your budget.
3- Photographers Offering Best Packages Ever
Following trends and adjusting according to the needs of the situation is the core reason for any business to be successful. So that the same is being followed by photographers. Almost all photographers have introduced their quarantine wedding coverage packages. Many of them have different packages with slight differences and are categorized as silver, gold, and platinum packages. The most popular ones are also offering packages at low charges; however, young entrepreneurs do not charge any hidden charges and provide you extra favors too. Outdoor photography along with the complete coverage of home wedding functions will almost easily be covered under PKR 50,000. If you are planning to have multiple functions, then it will be always recommended to book the same photographer to cover all of them as it will be cost-efficient.
4-Best Way to Avoid Societal Pressure
If you are a part of a desi family then for sure, somehow you will be doing something not for your satisfaction but because of societal pressure. Peer pressure and the practice of unlimited show-offs are unfortunately a significant part of our society which has made marriage a tough part. As per the global situation and the local restrictions, one cannot have a normal-wedding-thing naturally and to be very frank it is the best time to escape from the unavoidable concerns of society which cares more about ‘standard’ rather than ‘need’.
The best thing this pandemic brings is the concept of indoor weddings. This will not only help those who want to avoid useless wedding rituals but also many poor families who will arrange the wedding of their daughters without hurting their dignity and self-esteem.
5- Budget-Friendly
The main factor that matters a lot is the cost! Everything can be done with a larger budget, but it is always remarkable when you do something at the least possible cost. Wedding ceremonies in halls will cost almost PKR 5 lacs for a single function and now during the pandemic indoor weddings can be done under the budget of PKR 2 lacs easily. There is no need to spend a lot of money on just a single day. No doubt, the special day of a wedding ceremony is the most memorable one, but memories can be made in other forms too. Nobody is asking you to stop everything and not do any function, but this is the time when we need to realize and take decisions wisely rather than just following others blindly. Be smart, save money, and go for the most memorable honeymoon trip. Invest your money wisely. Spend your money where you have never dreamt of rather than just putting all your life savings into the celebrations of one day and paying loans for the rest of your life.
6- Islamic Way of Wedding
In the race of daily life and competing with others, somehow, we have forgotten the teachings of Islam and have left behind those precious practices and guidance. Islam is the religion of life and has always guided us to have a simple wedding without taking any burden. But instead of following that, we have created our so-called standards and followed them no matter what. The simple small gathering has its elegance and is still appreciated by a huge portion of the population. This is the best time to practice small gatherings and have indoor wedding ceremonies and create an easy way for the poor who cannot afford the standards created by society! Let us practice this together and appreciate it if someone is doing it. Let us make a new normal method of getting married!
7- Enjoy with People Who Care For YOU
As small gatherings are allowed only so nobody has enough space to invite people other than blood relatives. Send an invitation to those only who are close to your heart and care for you in real rather than inviting tons of people just for the sake of peer pressure. Say no to everything that is not compulsory. Enjoy your big day with your loved ones and have the most memorable wedding of your family. Wish you all the best for your future. Enjoy your life with your better half and build a healthier relationship!