Celebrities Who Postponed Their 2020 Wedding Due to COVID-19

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In the wake of COVID-19, millions of people across the world are practising social-distancing and following government’s orders to stay-at-home and social gatherings like weddings are unquestionably off the charts. With the increasing number of state-lockdown and isolation orders, 2020 spring/summer weddings are officially being postponed due to the red flags or are put on hold by not just couples but even celebrities.

Postponing a wedding and letting everyone know has never been easy but when it’s the family’s & community’s health that’s at stake, taking these harsh decisions doesn’t take much of a thought. Of course, it’s a devastating feeling but is worth the lives of the people who are dealing with the situation on the frontline–like doctors, nurses, sanitation staff and security personals.

It’s true that when celebrities plan to get married, it’s not just their families who celebrate their union and are excited about it, it’s their complete fanbase who ticks off the wedding date on their calendars and wait for D-day. But unfortunately, nobody is immune to the life-threatening pandemic of coronavirus and steering clear of any activities that might prove to be accelerating the disease is the wisest thing to do.

So, here’s a list of all Bollywood & Hollywood celebs who temporarily put their wedding plans on the back burner and are more likely to tie the knot next year:

Ali Fazal & Richa Chadha

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After confirming their engagement during the end of February, Fukrey-starrers, Ali Fazal & Richa Chadha had chalked out their wedding for the month of April. Many guests were expected to fly from the United States & Europe to grace the couple’s wedding with much pomp and show.

According to Economic Times, Richa & Ali’s spokesperson revealed, "Given the current scenario and the unfortunate turn of events owing to the COVID-19 pandemic globally, Ali and Richa have decided to postpone their wedding functions to the latter half of 2020 tentatively. They wish for everyone to be healthy and safe and at no cost would want their friends, families and well-wishers to be affected.”

Varun Dhawan & Natasha Poonawala

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Despite not announcing anything officially, wedding rumour mills for the happening couple of B-town, Varun Dhawan & Natasha Poonawala never quite winded down. While we were still unsure about the couple tying the knot, they’re back in the headlines that claim that Varun & Natasha are in talks to reshuffle their wedding dates to November 2020. 

According to the sources information, Mid-day reveals, "The initial plan was to have an intimate wedding on a private island in Thailand, but it was scrapped last month in favour of a destination wedding in Jodhpur. Eventually, they called that off too and were considering having a low-key ceremony in Mumbai. But looking at the current scenario, they have decided to tentatively push the Shaadi to November and have reverted to their original choice of destination, Thailand.” 

If sources are to be believed, we cannot quite wait to see the hunk of Bollywood, Varun and philanthropist, Natasha come together into the beautiful union of marriage.

Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom

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Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom, who are expecting the birth of their baby girl anytime soon were dated to get married during early summer in Japan. But with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading, they’ve decided to postpone their big day. 

Speaking to The Times UK, the actor revealed, “I’m not joking when I say that coronavirus might have a play in whether we put things on ice, because we’re going to be travelling and we don’t want anyone to feel uncomfortable.”

According to another source close to the couple, “It was all set for Japan with 150 guests. Katy was actually really excited about walking down the aisle pregnant. They were both so elated that all the wedding details were finally coming together, but they are hitting pause because of coronavirus.” 

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom got engaged on Valentine’s Day 2019.

Emma Stone & Dave McCary

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La La Land starrer, Emma Stone & Saturday Night Live segment director, Dave McCary had a low-key engagement in December 2019 and were all set to get married in LA during early summer of 2020. 

According to a statement by international blogging site, Page Six, “Emma Stone & Dave McCary have postponed their wedding due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Oscar-winning actress, 31, and McCary, 34, were set to tie the knot in Los Angeles this past weekend, but are holding off for now. As Page Six previously reported, the couple didn’t reveal the location of the planned nuptials on their wedding invitation. We’re told they haven’t set a new date.”

The couple started dating in 2016 but made their first red-carpet appearance at Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2019.

Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez

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International industry mogul, Jennifer Lopez was all set to tie the knot with long-time beau, Alex Rodriguez. The couple got engaged in March 2019 when Alex popped the question amidst the dreamy set up on a beach in the Bahamas. 

During her appearance on one of the episodes of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, JLO confirmed, “The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a wrench in our wedding plans. We will see what happens now. Honestly, I don’t know what’s going to happen now as far as dates or anything like that. We’re just kind of in a holding pattern like the rest of the world. Again, it’s something we’re just going to have to wait and see in a few months how this all pans out."

As much as we’re saddened about their wedding being postponed, we have increased respect for the couple to learn that they are taking the difficult decision to keep their celebrations on hold.

James Middleton & Alizee Thevenet

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Kate Middleton’s brother, James Middleton has put his wedding with fiancée, Alizee Thevenet on halt. The couple was reportedly set to get married over the summer but have since decided to push back their plans in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. 

A source close to the Middletons shared with Daily Mail, “It’s very sad, but it’s just not practical to hold it in this crisis...Holding an Anglo-French wedding is impossible in the coming months and is still likely to be difficult in the summer. They would prefer to wait until all their guests are able—and happy—to attend.”

James and Alizee were in a romantic relationship for 10 months before they announced their engagement last year in October. The much in love couple have been dating for almost 2 years now.

Princess Beatrice & Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi

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Just when the Spring of 2020 was about to witness another Royal wedding, news of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi postponing their wedding due to the coronavirus outbreak makes headlines. 

Even though there has been no official announcement of the postponement of their wedding, a source tells People, “It’s not officially postponed, that May 29 date, however the reception at the Queen’s home, Buckingham Palace, has been cancelled as have all garden parties. What the couple is saying is that they are considering whether to postpone the ceremony itself or to do it privately with just a handful of friends and family."

According to advice from the Church of England, “The number of wedding attendees has been reduced to five - the bride and groom as well as one witness each and the pastor."

Reducing the guest list is another heartbreaking and meticulous task during this period. You can take some tips on how to reduce the wedding guest list without much of a hassle to make it better.

We’re definitely sad about not being able to witness the grand unions of these celebs but at the same time, we’re going insane thinking about the wedding line up for the year 2021. There’s always light at the end of the tunnel and we are waiting eagerly for that light of happiness, long-due celebrations and loads of wedding inspiration. So hang in there, this too shall pass.

If you and your dear ones have had to postpone their wedding, you can use some of our change the date templates to help you with the announcement in a more positive note. 

Who’s wedding postponement announcement are you the saddest about? Tell us in the comments below.