That's why despite all the last-minute changes, so many people from across the Portsmouth area made sure their weddings went ahead during last year’s Covid-19 restrictions.
We recently took to Facebook to ask happy couples to share with us photos of their special and unexpectedly unique wedding days.
They didn’t disappoint – and here are 25 more stunning pictures for you to enjoy off the back of our other gallery earlier this week.
Not every wedding pictured took place at a venue here in Portsmouth, but each happy couple hails from the city.
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1. Portsmouth's 2020 lockdown weddings
Zoe Bache married on 7.12.20. She said: '6th June, 2020 changed to 5th December, 2020. Then 19th June, 2021 to 7th December, 2020. 15 people, best decision we ever made!' Photo: Zoe Bache
2. Portsmouth’s 2020 lockdown weddings
Vicky Hutchings married on 13.10.20. She said: 'Even though it was not what we had planned and there was just a handful of people, it was very special to me because my dad was able to be there to see me get married. With great sadness, my dad passed away last week fighting Covid.' Photo: Vicky Hutchings
3. Portsmouth’s 2020 lockdown weddings
Samantha and Aaron married on 24.10.20. Samantha said: 'We got married on 24th of October, when we were allowed 15 guests. Although it wasn’t what we had planned, we had a beautiful day, and had our first dance in our kitchen.' Photo: Samantha Barry
4. Portsmouth’s 2020 lockdown weddings
Michelle married on 10.7.20. She said: 'Had been booked for 2 years and they restarted ceremonies on the 4th July. We had no official photographer, I had no wedding dress as it was being custom made and should have been started in April. We had no reception or celebration, but we were with our immediate families and best friends/witnesses and had lovely weather. We had the best day possible under the circumstances.' Photo: Michelle Thompson