12th April, 2020
By Taiwo Okanlawon
A Montréal resident, Kiyani BBA has shared how her brother’s wedding was held online via Zoom with 45 people in attendance.
She explained that because of the Coronavirus pandemic, only the couple and witnesses were allowed into the room. However, they set up a Zoom so relatives and friends could witness as they exchanged vows and got married.
The groom’s sister who also an engineer said family members and the couple’s friends from France, CIV, Netherlands, SA, Calgary and other places joined the digital ceremony.
She wrote; “Today was my big bro’s wedding. Because of the virus, only the bride, groom and their witnesses were allowed in the room. As the official CTO of my family, I suggested that we set up a Zoom so that our relatives and friends could join us. I present you the first Zoom Wedding😂.
“We had more than 45 people from France, CIV, Netherlands, SA, Calgary, etc. I muted everyone during the ceremony and recorded everything using zoom. People cried during the vows, at the end I unmuted them and all at the same time they applauded and congratulated the newlyweds.”
We had more than 45 people from France, CIV, Netherlands, SA, Calgary, etc. I muted everyone during the ceremony and recorded everything using zoom. People cried during the vows, at the end I unmuted them and all at the same time they applauded and congratulated the newlyweds
— Ki (@KiyaniBba) April 12, 2020