(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) Hong Kong weddings under the epidemic: postpone or look forward to a successful future from Jane

China News Agency, Hong Kong, April 6 Question: Hong Kong wedding in epidemic situation: postpone or look forward to a successful future from Jane

China News Service reporter Zhang Xiaoxi

"As a wedding coordinator, we are doing a happy business and hope that the guests' weddings will become a good memory. But if the (SAR) government has corresponding measures, we will also comply with the regulations." Recently accepted in Hong Kong In an exclusive interview with reporters from Xinshe, Wu Xiaoling, the wedding coordinator and founder of the charm production of the wedding and event planning company, said.

Since 2020 is the "double spring leap month", it is said that this year will be a good year for marriage, but under the influence of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, many weddings of new couples will inevitably be affected, and wedding planning and planning industries have also been affected Big shock.

Wu Xiaoling, who has been engaged in wedding planning for many years, told reporters that, according to the normal situation in previous years, March and April have generally been placed at the end of the wedding order at the end of the year. This year due to the special year ("double spring leap month"), It was originally estimated that the business would be better and the order volume could be about 1.5 times that of previous years, but the actual situation was even worse.

"When there was an epidemic just now, we have been receiving requests from customers (to be extended). Everyone has been inquiring from the end of January, and there has been an official extension from February. Many guests have extended the time to June, and even changed it to the end of this year. Or early next year. "Wu Xiaoling said.

Miss Xie, who was originally scheduled to hold a wedding in Phuket, Thailand, on March 14 this year, chose to postpone the wedding due to the outbreak. She said that the wedding preparations started half a year ago, and they were basically ready, but due to the epidemic, they had to choose to postpone and continue to wait and see.

"In the middle, I also communicated with my parents. My parents didn't have any opinions, just look at the two of us." Miss Xie said. The original wedding form for her and her partner was to invite relatives and friends from both parties to join and get together for a while, but because of the impact of the epidemic, they had to consider everyone's health.

As for the current situation, Ms. Xie's mentality is relatively calm. She said that she doesn't have too deep obsession with when the wedding will be held, and her and partner's feelings are very stable, so everything is still natural.

"Hong Kong Drift" Ms. Zhang and Mr. Wang chose to simplify the wedding ceremony under the epidemic situation, gather together on a small scale, and then wait for the end of the year or have the opportunity to re-apply. Miss Zhang said that because of her special situation, her grandfather and grandmother are all from Hubei. If a large wedding is held during the epidemic, the absence of loved ones will definitely leave regret.

"I have always been a high-intensity job in Hong Kong. I have invested almost a year in preparing for the wedding, but suddenly encountered an epidemic, just like a good expectation fell short, and it collapsed at that time." Zhang The lady said that for this reason, after discussing with Mr. Wang, she chose the compromise method of holding a small party first.

Mr. Wang is more optimistic. He believes that after such a "storm", the good things are more and more painful, and the two's feelings will be further deepened. He said that the desire now is that the epidemic will end as soon as possible, and a more successful wedding can be renewed in the near future.

Under the epidemic situation, Wu Xiaoling also knew that the mood of newlyweds who wanted to get married was mostly worried. When about 90% of people choose to postpone the wedding, some newcomers will choose to discuss with the wedding coordinator. If the wedding is held as planned, how to prevent and control the epidemic.

For such a situation, Wu Xiaoling said that first of all, guests will be advised to prepare some medical protective materials, including masks, disinfectant sprays, and hand rubs; etc. On the wedding day, utensils such as Jing tea will also be disposable and can be discarded immediately. Prevent and control the spread of viruses; in addition, some of the more intimate games at the ceremony may also be reduced, and the seats of relatives and friends when attending the wedding banquet should be spaced.

Wu Xiaoling said that under the more stringent measures of the Hong Kong SAR Government to prevent and control the epidemic, some guests have requested to change the wedding to an online live broadcast method. Family and friends can watch the entire process through mobile phones, computers, etc.

Whether you choose to postpone or hold the wedding as scheduled in an epidemic situation, the economic cost may increase. The previously paid venue deposits and appointments for photographers, makeup artists, etc. may require additional fees for newcomers.

In this regard, Miss Xie, who chose to postpone the wedding, said that she is still discussing the situation with the previously booked hotel, hoping to reduce the economic loss to a minimum. Regarding the arrangements for renting wedding dresses and arranging photographers, she said that they have coordinated smoothly. (Finish)