Ready to tie the knot in summer 2021? Here’s what to expect for the wedding season

McGill says many weddings still took place over the past year, though plans had to be adjusted and ceremonies looked less traditional.

“Wedding season is shining brighter and we are getting on with it,” she says.

“I don’t encourage anyone to think super big for this year,” she says.

Many couples are creating two-tier guest lists: a smaller list for tighter restrictions and a larger one if it's permitted.

Though it can seem awkward excluding someone from your wedding, McGill says most people are very understanding of the current circumstances.

“(Also) some people just aren’t comfortable gathering yet,” she says, adding that we are still approaching new territory after 16 months of lockdowns and we will have to be flexible.

People are taking advantage of the warm weather for outdoor weddings and venues are tightly booked until early fall, she adds.

Winter may not be as busy, considering restrictions might still be up in the air and people may want to avoid enclosed spaces. One thing's for sure: McGill says we can expect weddings in 2022 to be packed.

“You need to secure everything,” she says.

For couples who had a smaller ceremony during the pandemic, but are looking to have a larger celebration down the track, McGill recommends holding off until next year.