Authorities nixed a 10,000-person wedding at the synagogue, so the community held their next mega-wedding in secret.

The concern is particularly acute in South Asian communities, where weddings are often large, multi-day events.

Dani Mario and Dustin Wawryk had to make adjustments to their wedding and honeymoon after the coronavirus pandemic threw a wrench into their plans

"All it takes is one (infected) person there," said Dr. Anna Banerji, an associate professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health in Toronto.

"Some times these kinds of instances make you realize what's important," said Vancouver bride Leah Bosello.

The COVID-19 pandemic is putting a dent in the plans of committed couples and marriage businesses of all kinds

The city says it is now accepting bookings for "micro weddings" of 10 people or fewer at Helena Gutteridge Plaza, with the first slot available June 19. 

Heartwarming photos show the moment the FedEx driver ran down the beach to deliver the ring.

It was meant to be a destination wedding but ended up taking place in the couple's living room.