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IMAGE A socially distanced ceremony that R and F Weddings put together at Chelsea Old Town Hall in London. The couple wanted to get married before emigrating to start their new life abroad, and although the venue was strict regarding regulations, photographer John Woodward still managed to take some beautiful pictures. The bride’s statement bouquet draws the eye and distracts from the fact that everyone’s wearing masks! © JOHNWOODWARDPHOTOGRAPHY.CO.UK
WIFE THROUGH A LENS
BECCA SPRAGGS, DIRECTOR AT THE SNAP BOOTH, TALKS WEDDING TRENDS AND INDUSTRY IMPACT, AS WELL AS THE COMPANY’S NEW SYSTEM FOR CONTACTLESS CAPTURING The uncertainty of weddings during lockdown has caused significant strain on small businesses. However, with a small number of guests now allowed to attend wedding receptions in a Covid-19 secure environment, there is still hope. The wedding industry feels as though it’s been put on hold temporarily, but it will be back bigger and better than it has ever been. Everyone will be ready to celebrate in high spirits at weddings again soon. Here at The Snap Booth, we have been able to adapt to the pandemic by introducing a contactless photo-booth system. Guests at an event can use their smartphones to quickly operate our booths for a super-fun and super-hygienic photo-booth experience, and we have implemented a track-and-trace system that we ask the guests to complete before using the booth. With the contactless operation, there is no need for any of the guests to touch the screen, and the photo or gif is emailed straight to them. We make sure that there is hand sanitiser, antibacterial wipes, masks and shields at every booking, with clear floor markings to ensure that the safety of the guests is paramount. Lockdown has been a period of reflection and has shown couples what is truly important for their special day. We will likely see weddings return in a more traditional sense, with 2021 looking like it will be a year of timeless dresses, smaller receptions and close family traditions – which have been a part of weddings for centuries. One of the biggest changes for weddings going forward is the introduction of micro weddings, which allow for couples to have more intimate ceremonies with their loved ones.
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