4 COVID-19 pandemic weddings where couples took ‘jugaad’ seriously

A pandemic cannot stop Indians from organising weddings. Despite
the current COVID-19 situation, these pandemic weddings are proof of how
innovative we desis can get if the need arises. A lot goes into planning
a wedding but, things don’t always go as planned. And, that’s when jugaad and out-of-the-box
thinking comes into play. 

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Below are some of the unique weddings that took place amid COVID-19 in India:

1. Rakesh and
Dheekshana, a couple from Tamil Nadu got married on a flight with 161 guests onboard on 23rd
May 2021. 

They came up with this idea to avoid lockdown norms and it worked.
The wedding ceremony took place inside a plane that was destined for
Thoothukudi from Madurai. All the guests were requested to take the COVID-19
test before they were allowed to join the bride and groom.

2. This couple from Madhya Pradesh tied the knot in PPE kits
on 27th April 2021 after the groom tested positive just days before the
wedding. 

In a viral video, the bride and the groom were seen taking
part in the wedding ceremony while wearing PPE kits. Along with the couple, the
priest, and a few family members were also seen wearing PPE suits. 

3. Sushen Dang
and Keerti Narang decided to have a virtual wedding on May 7, 2020
during the lockdown that was announced last year as they couldn’t wait for it any
longer.  

Their wedding story was shared on Instagram by Shaadi.com.
And, their intimate marriage ceremony was attended virtually by their relatives
and their friends.  

4. This couple from Rajasthan got married at a Covid center
in PPE kits as the bride tested positive on the day of the wedding.

Their wedding ceremony took place on 6th December 2020. The
priest was also spotted in a PPE kit while conducting the ceremony.