Jab ladka ladki raazi, toh kya karega qaazi (When the girl and boy are ready what can the judge do) goes a popular phrase. When Avinash and Kirti decided to tie the nuptial knot, not even the nationwide lockdown could stop them from doing so.
Avinash and Kirti, who have known each other for over 3.5 years, had initially planned a grand wedding celebration in Satna, Madhya Pradesh with a guest list of over 8,000 people. When the nationwide lockdown loomed over as a threat to the plans, the couple decided to take their vows digitally.
Their wedding ritual was conducted via video call in Ghaziabad, while the priest solemnised the wedding from his home in Mumbai. The guests blessed the couple online from within the confines of their homes. "We were already determined to get married no matter what the scale would be, this April. So, we didn''t have any second thoughts once we decided to go ahead with a virtual wedding," Avinash said.
The couple added that their parents were initially hesitant but they reassured them that none of the rituals or ceremonies will be left out, and later the parents agreed. The wedding — organised by matrimonial platform Shaadi.com — was attended by over 200 participants virtually from across 10 countries. Post the ceremonies, food delivery was organised to the houses of guests to distribute sweets and food. Covid has disrupted businesses across the world, including India.
