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How to Make Sure Your Small Wedding is Just as Perfect as a Larger One

Jul 03, 2023 | Rita

How to Make Sure Your Small Wedding is Just as Perfect as a Larger One

If you are currently planning to host a small wedding, you might be worried that it will not be as joyous or as beautiful as the larger weddings that you have been to. Although the success or enjoyment of a wedding bears no correlation to its size, here are some of the steps that you can take to ensure that you are able to pull off a small wedding perfectly.

1. Choose the Right Destination

The most important element of every small wedding is the destination that you choose. You will have a much wider range of options when you are planning a small wedding than when you are hosting a big one, and these are more likely to be within your budget. You should look for a venue in a destination that you love and that is surrounded by beautiful views that are perfect for wedding photographs. You should also make sure this destination is cozy and that it will not feel half empty when you get your small number of guests through its doors. You might even think about having a destination wedding, as these are suited to small wedding parties.

2. Get a Great Wedding Dress

However, your enjoyment of your wedding will depend a lot on how you feel in yourself. Rather than believing you should spend less money on a dress because it is not going to be a large one, you should look for a perfect dress for an intimate wedding. For instance, you might look for one that has a simple elegance and that is understated and classic, instead of the flashier and more out-there options. You might also choose one with a classic or vintage silhouette that can flatter your figure. What is most important is that you can find a wedding dress that you adore and feel good in, though.

3. Choose Your Guest List Wisely

When you are only inviting a small number of people to your wedding, you should be wary about who you invite to it and be careful that you have made the right decisions when it comes to your guests. You should make sure that the people attending your wedding are the people you want to be there, and you should check that each table is filled with people who are likely to get on with one another, instead of causing unnecessary drama. This will help your wedding to run smoothly.

4. Consider Hosting a Party Afterward

While you might decide to have your reception at a small and non-traditional venue, such as a restaurant or even your backyard, if there are people who were unable to be invited but who you still want to share your big day with, you might consider planning a wedding party for a larger crowd once you have returned from your honeymoon. This will ensure that no one feels left out while allowing you to have the smaller wedding that you wanted and have always dreamed of.

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Categories: Life Tags: Weddings

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  1. Rita Wray says

    July 3, 2023 at 4:49 pm

    I think small weddings are lovely.

    Reply
  2. Audrey Stewart says

    July 3, 2023 at 10:53 pm

    I always enjoy small weddings more. They are so intimate and usually everyone in attendance seems to know each other.

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  3. Peggy Nunn says

    July 4, 2023 at 8:22 am

    My niece is having a small wedding. It will be beautiful.

    Reply
  4. Kim Henrichs says

    July 5, 2023 at 4:37 pm

    Choose your guest list wisely – that is FOR SURE!

    Reply
  5. Shirley O says

    July 6, 2023 at 4:54 pm

    There are so many benefits to having a smaller wedding. It is a much more intimate event.

    Reply
  6. Antoinette M says

    July 7, 2023 at 4:25 pm

    I love small weddings!

    Reply
  7. Tina F says

    July 9, 2023 at 2:38 pm

    For a variety of reasons, my husband and I had a small wedding. It was beautiful and so much less stress.

    Reply
  8. heather says

    July 10, 2023 at 4:36 pm

    I enjoyed reading this post and like small weddings a lot.

    Reply
  9. Adriane says

    July 10, 2023 at 7:08 pm

    We kept our wedding small but lovely (at a place with a lake and swans), and spent most of our money on our honeymoon 🙂

    Reply

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