Shayli Nayak, make-up artist
The recent Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt wedding is proof that the ‘no make up look’ is the new favourite bridal look this season. It not only highlights the bride’s glowing skin and natural features, it allows the statement jewellery and heavy bridal outfit to take the limelight.
Tarun Makhijani, Celebratory DJ
As far as Indian weddings are concerned, it is Bollywood as well as Punjabi music that is preferred. Many NRI couples prefer R&B, tech house music and new age commericial music as well.
Anish Ahuja, Director, The Imprint Studio
As life limps back to normal after Covid, couples now request for a hybrid of personalised services with live streaming of events for guests who are unable to travel, cinematic videography and photography that is dramatic yet captures the various candid moments.
Punit Lalwani, Emcee
Entertainment has become key, especially at destination weddings where the guests are present at the venue for longer periods. Also entertainment helps to create a treasure-trove of happy memories.
Hitesh Rajani, Wedding Choreographer
The biggest difference I have noticed post Covid is that weddings are now very intimate and personal affairs with everyone present getting involved in making the celebration fun and memorable.
Priya Jethani, Emcee
The biggest change the pandemic caused at weddings was on the number of guests. Fewer people at weddings means more pressure to ensure the crowd is entertained and having a good time despite being less in number. Having said that, since these guests are extremely close to the couple, they compensate well for a large crowd with the hype and energy they bring to the wedding.
Saniya Wahi, Founder, Eventsbysaniya
A wedding has always been an event of joy, positivity and fun. Post Covid, one of the biggest challenges we faced was putting together a wedding in shorter timelines, without compromising on the experience.
Gaurav Solanki, Pooja Studio
Wedding photography has seen a paradigm shift. Couples now want layers of activities in a single image with their close ones because of the intimate and low-key weddings.
Nitesh Lakhiani, International DJ and Music Producer
Covid brought the trend of smaller, intimate weddings which has carved a space in our hearts and carried on even with the decline of the pandemic. The focus has shifted towards much more personal and meaningful interactions between the couple and their guests during functions as opposed to the “spectacle factor” which once took precedent. Despite the so-to-speak smaller scale, every wedding today is equally grand in its spirit and celebration and continues to bring memories of a lifetime.
Zeenat Jaffer, Make-up Artist and Founder, Z Haus FZE LLC
Since the pandemic and related restrictions put events such as weddings on hold, I feel the year 2022-23 is shaping up to be the year of the comeback. We are in rebound mode now and a wedding boom is on the horizon.
Sarthak Mahendru, Choreographer
Post Covid, there has been a wedding boom. While many were pending weddings there were innumerable others that had been planned recently to make the most of the relaxation in restrictions and protocols. As usual many were intimate in vibe and size others were over the top. But all of them have generous doses of fun, love and dance.
Nadia Siddiqui, Co-founder and Event Planner, Box Office Events
After Covid, people are ready to celebrate and are not in the mood to wait. However, the big difference is that the gatherings are not too large and the couple hope to cherish the moment.
Arun Bablani, Vivaah Weddings
Weddings post Covid have become more personal and customized. Brides and grooms are looking to have every aspect of their wedding more experience driven than before. Having said that, there are several couples who are planning grand events as well as they had to wait for 2 years for their special day.
Itchha Talreja, Itchha Talreja Designs
Before Covid, invites were a big part of setting the tone of the ceremonies to come. But the uncertainties of Covid has made people realise that it’s time to move to digital invites to save on the printing cost, especially due to constant change in dates. I believe e-invites are here to stay.
Parth Gupta, Photographer, Folio Haus
Covid has taught us that a small-scale wedding does not mean compromise on experience. Intimate events have taught us to celebrate together little moments of joy in the tough times.
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