Big Love + Intimate Wedding?
The 6 Reasons Why
Apart from the obvious benefit of saving a ton of cash on a one night affair, here are some other reasons to consider tying the knot the tiny way.
Reason 1:
It's way easier to plan. Some people genuinely love planning their wedding but I am not one of those people. Executing such a large event is basically a full-time job, which can be hard when you already have a full-time job. A tiny wedding means tinier problems, which means tinier heart palpitations when something goes wrong. Having to think about moving 14 people inside if it rains? Not a big deal. Two hundred people? That's a different story.
Reason 2:
Fewer people on the guest list means the world is your oyster when it comes to choosing a non-traditional venue.
Of course, restaurants are at the top of the list. They’re unique spaces that have everything you need in one place. Just make sure you love everything (the style, the menu and the existing decor), as changing it is less likely. I can also recommend hotel suites—many of which have beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces—as well as galleries, gardens, wine bars, and nightclubs.
Family homes can pose many challenges for events with a large guest list, but work well with a smaller group. I love the sentiment of having an intimate affair in a place that is meaningful to you both.
Look into beautiful private homes (that aren’t your own), which give you the flexibility to move between spaces and make your wedding day really cost-efficient.
Or a pop up wedding at a local park.
Reason 3:
You can focus more on the details. From hand-painted portraits of your guests as place cards, to personalized welcome notes, to epic gift bags filled with a curated selection of your most favorite locally made goods, it can be easier to bring your vision to life when it's on a smaller scale. Not having to skimp on the details due to budget or time constraints means your wedding may actually turn out like that secret Pinterest board you've been obsessing over since before you got engaged. (I see you, everyone does it.)
Reason 4:
Your guests can actually get to know each other. As is the case for many couples, many families live in different cities or states and never had the opportunity to spend time together pre-wedding. By removing the obligation to socialize with hundreds of guests during the wedding weekend, it frees up time for your families to really get to know each other. This can often be the most special part of having a small wedding.
Reason 5:
You're less likely to get Wedding Day Amnesia. So many brides say that their wedding day was a blur. With a large wedding, from coordinating with your planner to making sure you greet every guest, it’s super hard to step back and take it all in. A tiny wedding means you can talk to everyone and still escape with your partner every now and then to experience it as just the two of you.
Reason 6:
You can celebrate in other ways (and keep the party going). Just because you don't have a big wedding doesn't mean you still can’t celebrate with your extended friends and family. You could throw a casual party at a bar for your friends the night after your ceremony for instance. You could even do a "wedding tour" and go to see everyone you love in some capacity for smaller gathering after the wedding day. Not having everything over and done with in one night also means you’re less likely to get those post-wedding blues. You can have your (wedding) cake and eat it too.
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