PATNA: Those who are to tie the knot or have
weddings in their families heaved a sigh of relief after the state government eased
Covid-19 restrictions and allowed band-baaja-baraat and also permitted up to 150 guests at the
marriage ceremonies.
As the
marriage season is on, florists, wedding planners, caterers as well as event management companies are trying to provide the best while following the safety protocols of Covid in this wedding season.
Sachin Kumar Shrivastav and his younger brother Saket have welcomed the state government’s decision. Both will get married in the first week of December.
Saket, a banker and resident of Kankarbagh, said they were struggling to minimize the guests as the invitation cards had already been sent to relatives and friends. “The government announcement has come as a boon for us,” he said.
Richa Sinha, a resident of Krishnapuri, said the previous cap of 100 guests at weddings had spoiled her plan. However, she is now making preparations for the wedding on December 5. “I have invited only close friends and relatives. The increase in limit of guests has saved me from the embarrassment of telling people not to come,” Richa said.
“No wedding is complete without friends and band-baaja-baraat. The venue has already been booked and I would not be able to reduce my guests because some are coming from other states to attend my wedding,” said Anshu Agarwal, an IT professional and resident of Kadamkuan.
Sandeep Kumar, a businessman and resident of Bazar Samiti said, “I have again booked the band-baaja and sent invites to 50 more people. As only a week is left for the wedding, I’m just finalizing everything.”
The hospitality and other sectors engaged in businesses related to weddings have also heaved a sigh of relief as increase in the number of guests will add to their income.