Portsmouth life has changed so much since then, but loved-up couples have still found time to say their vows between and during Covid-19 restrictions.
We asked online readers of The News, Portsmouth to share with us their lockdown wedding photos – and the responses were beautiful.
Here’s the first 30 snaps from their special days, with a second gallery soon to follow.
If you’ve already sent us a photo, don’t worry, we’ll make sure you’re included.
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17. 30 stunning photos of Portsmouth’s lockdown weddings
Laura and Mark married on 31.10.20. She said: 'St Mary's Church Portchester Castle. After a year of ups and downs we decided to go for it and got 12 of our closest family and said I do. Honeymoon and wedding reception this year hopefully.' Photo: Laura Williams
18. 30 stunning photos of Portsmouth’s lockdown weddings
Laura married n 18.12.20. She said: 'After many dates changes settled on 21.12.20, but Boris had other ideas bringing tier three restrictions in from the 19th. Luckily my wonderful husband managed to get our whole wedding moved. The tier announcement came on the Thursday and we moved our wedding to the Friday! Craziest 48 hours of my life!' Photo: Laura Rose
19. 30 stunning photos of Portsmouth’s lockdown weddings
Kate Dunn married on 25.09.2020. Congratulations! Photo: Kate Dunn
20. 30 stunning photos of Portsmouth’s lockdown weddings
Karen and Peter married on 19.8.20. Karen said: 'When they announced that weddings could only have 12 guests, Peter decided that was perfect for us as we have 5 children between us + partners and our two mums. He proposed on 12th July and we got married on 19th August. It was the perfect day.' Photo: Karen Huntington