The rise of the micro wedding: What it’s like to get married in the middle of a pandemic

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We didn’t treat it like a “getting the legal bit done” day – this was our wedding; there will be no do-over in 2021. After all, nobody wants Uncle Bernard’s Arsenal mask ruining the vibe… “Masks are actually a nice opportunity to create and provide small wedding favours,” says Robin Weil, CEO of WeddingPlanner.co.uk “Why not create masks that fit in with your theme and can act as great mementos from the day?” But wedding planner and founder of bespoke event planning company La Fête, Charlotte Ricard-Quesada, advises to resist the temptation to personalise wedding face masks, as guests may be disinclined to wear them after the big day. “Do not downsize your wedding to the point where it no longer is your wedding – just think of that gorgeous flower arch at Princess Beatrice’s Lockdown wedding!” 5. “That way, more people can be part of your day and you will be able to watch the ceremony back time and time again.” If you’re planning to go down this route, Ricard-Quesada recommends you assign a member of the bridal party to manage that bit for you.