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For all the couples who put off their big day in 2020 or who are simply determined to tie the knot in 2021, Hannah Donnelly got the scoop on how to plan, and pull off, a memorable and amazing wedding while navigating all the obstacles 2021 still has to offer.

On March 22, reception venues and other public events will be allowed 100 guests indoors and 150 outside in Massachusetts, as the state moves to Phase 4, Step 1

On Thursday, Massachusetts’ governor announced when wedding venue capacity restrictions would be eased, making a lot of brides happy.

Phase 4 of the Mass. reopening plan allows for a significant increase in gathering capacities, which means the wedding industry is hoping to bounce back.

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, weddings were put on hold, and venues like Lombardo’s in Randolph, Massachusetts, were shut down. At first it was for two weeks. That has turned into a year, sending brides like Crystal Leger into despair. “Planning a wedding is supposed to be the best time of your life, and I’ve definitely spent more time...

Many couples planning their weddings in 2020 put off their plans for a year, hoping conditions would improve enough that family and friends could attend. Is a wedding boom coming, now that case levels are dropping?

“Don’t delude yourself into thinking that you are only going to spend $16 on a wedding,” says Ramit Sethi, the recently married self-made millionaire and personal finance guru.

While vaccinations are reason to hope, epidemiologists and public health experts say that the pandemic will continue to be a major factor in 2021. TODAY Health spoke to seven experts to get their thoughts on what the next year will look like.

The coronavirus and strict new mandates limiting travel and public gatherings derailed thousands upon thousands of wedding weekends, putting a once-burgeoning wedding industry in an ongoing state of flux. NBC News spoke with a half-dozen wedding industry insiders who said that among the themes to emerge in 2020 are the rise of micro-weddings, the death of destination weddings, the growing…

When COVID-19 hit the U.S., event and wedding planners had to pivot fast. Instead of packed corporate halls and crowded wedding dance floors, they were suddenly producing virtual ceremonies and intimate outdoor receptions. Even once the pandemic is over, some of these trends may last. NBCLX contributor Alex Wohleber talked to event planners about how their industry has changed.

Brooklyn Beckham, son of retired international soccer superstar David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham, and American actress Nicola Peltz have announced they’re engaged. Beckham and Peltz both posted the news on their Instagram accounts Saturday. “Two weeks ago I asked my soulmate to marry me and she said yes,” Beckham wrote. “I am the luckiest man in the...

Chef Gabriele Bertaccini discusses his new Netflix show, “Say I Do,” as well as his personal decision to reveal his HIV positive status on the program.

As the state moves into Phase 3, weddings can resume in Massachusetts with restrictions. While event planners and venue owners are excited, they are encouraging brides and grooms to manage their expectations.  According to state guidelines, indoor gatherings will be limited to eight people per thousand square feet, but should not include more than 25 people. Outdoor gatherings are limited…

As the state moves into Phase 3, weddings can resume in Massachusetts with restrictions. While event planners and venue owners are excited, they are encouraging brides and grooms to manage their expectations.

Wedding plans have been turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic, but there’s some hope for couples planning a summer wedding in New Hampshire. Gov. Chris Sununu on Tuesday gave the green light for outdoor celebrations — with some serious restrictions. Tables will have to be six feet apart and there can’t be more than six people per table....

Couples trying to salvage weddings that were put on hold by the coronavirus are feeding a fresh trend in the bridal industry: Call it the “minimony.”

Love in the age of coronavirus sometimes requires a lawn

As the novel coronavirus pandemic unfolds, the modern wedding industry faces an unprecedented challenge, with brides-to-be, who’ve already spent thousands on nonrefundable deposits, caught in the crossfire.

“Save the date” is becoming “change the date” for a lot of engaged couples.

As the wedding season approaches, brides and grooms are faced with the reality that their special day may not go off as planned. The coronavirus and social distancing is forcing many couples to change their plans despite months or even years of planning. But a Massachusetts wedding planner says couples should not cancel their nuptials, instead, they should postpone the…