6 things that might never happen at weddings again in a post-coronavirus world

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• Insider spoke to wedding planners and an infectious disease specialist about how weddings will be different after the pandemic.
• Large weddings with hundreds of people will likely be replaced with smaller, more intimate events.
• Buffets, grazing tables, and family-style meals are probably a thing of the past.
• In the future, couples won't just have one wedding date — they'll likely secure a backup date just in case.

The coronavirus pandemic has hit the wedding industry hard. Travel restrictions, stay-at-home orders, and social distancing measures have forced many couples to downsize or cancel their nuptials.

It's unclear when, or if, the coronavirus will become a thing of the past. But people are still getting married, even though the events may look different.

Insider spoke to wedding planners and an infectious disease expert about how weddings will change after the pandemic — and what aspects of the celebrations are gone for good.