Green pass & weddings, the costs for the newlyweds rise

Weddings at the time of the covid, even in the height of summer, are celebrated after months of waiting and postponements, but they require new rules, first of all the green pass in your pocket. The green certificate is in fact mandatory if you participate in a wedding in this period, both for the guests and for the spouses themselves, excluding only children up to 6 years and the organizational staff, from hairdressers to waiters who will have to measure body temperature. and wear the mask, both inside and outside the premises. Rules and new requirements that can increase the already high costs for the betrothed. In fact, if unvaccinated guests are presented, the alternative to certify their negativity to the covid is to perform a swab 48 hours before the ceremony. And it is common for the spouses to take charge of the relative expense, for the duty of hospitality. An example? If there were 10 unvaccinated guests over the age of 18 it would be 150 euros more, a figure that varies depending on the number. This was reported by Federconsumatori regarding new trends and additional costs related to the pandemic. Among others there is also the preparation of the anti-contagion “wedding bag”. Although it is desirable, it does not replace the classic wedding favor, this year it is one of the most popular gifts to offer to guests. The spouses of 2021 will use the small cloth (or paper) bag to combine business with pleasure. Gadgets will be offered such as customized surgical or fabric masks, hydroalcoholic gel and sanitizing wipes, a manual with all the instructions to follow to comply with the rules and an antigen test. The total cost is around € 16.60 for low cost, aim for low season, not weekends and restricted ceremonies But for a wedding that does not cost an arm and a leg Federconsumatori suggests some precautions, generally estimating a cost that varies from € 30,625 ( -18% compared to 2019) for low cost at € 70,266.50 (+ 10% compared to 2019). Therefore, by drawing up a sort of vademecum for a wedding that is as ‘low cost’ as possible, Federconsumatori advises, among other suggestions, to restrict the number of guests which, in times of pandemic, also serves to limit infections. In addition, the date of the wedding and the season in which you decide to celebrate them can make a difference on the final amount of the wedding. Celebrating the event during the low season (March-April) and on infra-week days rather than the weekend will greatly reduce the cost of the ceremony. Some suggestions also for floral decorations: favor seasonal and local flowers, limiting the more expensive ones to just the bride’s bouquet. Finally, a tip for the honeymoon. Savings are guaranteed if you opt for less popular destinations and if, as many already do, guests are explicitly asked to contribute to the expenses by paying a fee into a bank account created ad hoc.