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Feb 2021
17m 28s

Love in the time of coronavirus

Bbc World Service
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Covid-19 has ruined millions of wedding plans. Will 2021 spark a race to the altar for those unable to tie the knot? California couple Lauren and Patrick Delgado tell their story. We also hear from Jordie Shepherd, host of the Corona Brides podcast, and the bride tear-gassed on her wedding day. Also, has Covid-19 put an end to the Big Fat Indian Wedding? We ask Lalita Raghav at the wedding planners Ferns N Petals.

Picture: Bride and groom figurines are pictured wearing face masks (Credit: Getty)

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