Pandemic Wedding Leaves Families Unacquainted

During the early days of the pandemic, we held our wedding. It took place in a nearly empty church, with everyone masked and maintaining social distance. Our legally required witnesses and officiants were the only ones present physically. However, we streamed the ceremony on Zoom, allowing hundreds of friends and family worldwide to participate virtually. Despite the unusual circumstances, the event was genuinely lovely.

In the years since, our two families have not yet met in person. Though it has been six years, none of us has made efforts to bring both sides together. The initial pandemic constraints made such gatherings difficult, but now it appears to be an oversight.