Couple rushes to say 'I do' as weddings banned during South Australia's coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 1 month ago

Couple rushes to say 'I do' as weddings banned during South Australia's coronavirus lockdown

ABC  

An Adelaide couple have tied the knot mere hours before South Australia plunged into its toughest lockdown since the pandemic began. Key points: A couple fast-tracked their wedding to tie the knot hours before restrictions were imposed Weddings and funerals are not allowed as part of the six-day lockdown The Hindu couple are still planning to have a large wedding when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted Sari Krishnan and her partner, Ben Sturm, were supposed to get married this Saturday. Originally, they had planned a "full big Indian wedding", Ms Krishnan said. "At the start of the year we were worried about overseas guests, then we were worried about Ben's family in Victoria, and now we can't do any of it," Ms Krishnan said. "As soon as the restrictions were announced, I said 'let's quicky get the rings, let's call the celebrant and see if we can do it tonight'," Ms Krishnan said.

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