This is the time of year when thousands of couples ought to be tying the knot, making a lifetime commitment, or sipping a glass of champagne when the ceremony is finished and the paperwork is all signed.
But the COVID-19 pandemic is putting a dent in the plans of committed couples and marriage businesses of all kinds: The wedding industry is taking a huge loss because most couples aren’t able to get married as planned. “There are tons of stories of people who have had to cancel their weddings, have had to make the choice whether they’re going to postpone the wedding or cancel it altogether,” said Danielle Andrews, president of the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada.