As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, governments around the world had no choice but to cancel social gatherings in an effort to reduce the spread of the disease and save lives.
This obviously included weddings, and now there are thousands of couples around the world who have been forced to postpone their big day for some unknown time in the future.
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Well, the UK's Channel 4 may be able to offer a consolation prize for any engaged couples out there who have been forced to cancel their special day as a result of the pandemic.
Channel 4 is looking for these aggrieved couples to take part in a new TV show titled Wedding in Lockdown.
Per a casting call posted on the Film & TV Casting Calls UK Facebook page, Channel 4 is after "fun-loving couples" that have had to cancel their weddings due to COVID-19 and are currently "unsure what to do".
The premise of the show will see the selected couples taking part in a dream wedding ceremony in their own home.
The show synopsis adds: "Channel 4, with the help of a celebrity cupid and some special guests, are looking to bring a much-needed wedding back to life and offer one special couple the opportunity to have a virtual ceremony they’ll never forget in their own home, with family and friends watching and celebrating online."
The ceremonies will be streamed live online to loved ones, who will also be given the opportunity to star in the show. The special occasions will then be broadcast to the nation at a later date.
Of course, in the UK marital licensing laws prohibit weddings taking place at home, so it is important to note that these ceremonies will not result in a legally binding marriage. But hey, at least your ceremony will be on TV and go down in history.
No release date for the show has currently been announced.
If you would like to take part in the show, couples should register their interest at [email protected] to apply.
