Weddings and receptions are some of the many events cancelled and postponed due to COVID-19. In March, the CDC recommended couples to postpone mass gatherings until the pandemic has slowed. According to Forbes, the wedding industry stands at a reported $72 billion dollar industry which puts brides, grooms and wedding planners in a bind. With so many modifications, it is devastating to the traditional wedding business model, especially with summer being one of most popular times for weddings to take place.

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Not only is the emotion behind a wedding a major factor in complications caused by the Coronavirus, the legal side is also something many have not considered as seriously in the past as they have now. In many cases, wedding planners, venues and vendors all have clients sign contracts after making initial decisions including large deposits and non-refundable commitments. When couples decide to postpone or cancel, they have to make arrangements for new dates, times, and venues.

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When styling this look, I took my mother's wedding dress and repurposed it. The dress was from her wedding in the 90's and had puffy sleeves and a train. However, I adjusted the dress to have an off-the-shoulder look and did not attach the train. When first seeing the dress, I saw it as an opportunity to take something existing and make it more modern. Satin has often been thought of one of the top trending textiles, traditionally thought of as elegant and expensive. To juxtapose the classic and sophisticated style of the dress, bright pink and yellow flowers were used to showcase bold contrast. In addition to the flowers, a mask was featured as it has become a staple accessory in the world today.

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*information relevant of July 2020