Don’t discount having a small wedding.
The wedding industry is much larger today than it used to be, even just ten years ago. With the rise of social media came more brides who would post photos of their wedding days and suppliers who could advertise their services. When you see lavish and beautifully decorated venues, or elaborate invitations and favors, it’s easy to fall into the trap of wanting that.
Aside from being able to save so much more if you scale your celebrations down, there are other benefits to having a small ceremony.
5 Reasons A Small Wedding Is A Great Choice:
- Venue options more than double
Finding a venue that can fit a hundred or more people can be tricky. Sometimes the place will be big enough but won’t fit the theme you are looking for. Other times it will be the opposite, a perfect-looking place but unable to accommodate many people.
If you have a small wedding, you have more possibilities. You also have the chance to customize the venue fully. For example, decorating a restaurant’s function room is easier than a large hall.
- A small wedding reduces overwhelming feelings
Are you or your partner an introvert? If so, a small wedding will be perfect. It reduces the anxiety of feeling like you need to ‘perform’ for others. You can have your first moments as a married couple—first dance, cake cutting, first kiss—before people you know and trust, versus hundreds of people.
Preparing for a small wedding is less exhausting. Fewer people to feed, entertain, and accommodate are easier to handle. Imagine accounting for a hundred cars versus 20 or finding an affordable supplier to make food for 50 people versus 300. Those can be good reasons to go low-key.
- Intimate doesn’t mean ill-prepared
Your wedding can be low-key and stylish. You might have a better chance of curating your ceremony if you have a small party. A small gathering is easier to design. You can splurge on the little details you would have to forego if you have a big wedding, like wine and flowers.
Those floral installations and floor-to-ceiling drapes will be less expensive if you have a small venue, so go ahead and get them. Do you want a DJ for your reception but are afraid to strain your budget? A smaller ceremony would let you get one and turn your reception into a VIP party. You have more options!
- RSVPs will be easier to complete
Your wedding planner does not need to collate hundreds of responses if you have a smaller party. In addition, it is easier to know everyone’s RSVP details when you have fewer guests, saving you time in the preparations leading up to the date.
Moreover, a small wedding allows you to account for dietary restrictions and special accommodations you need to make for your guests, reducing stress for them.
- It will be extremely personal
Finally, all your special moments will be just that—special. First, you will share your day with only the most meaningful people in your lives as a couple. Then, when you go back to your wedding video and photos, you will be surrounded by the people in your life that are closest to you.
Conclusion
A wedding is an extraordinary event in your life, so it makes sense to plan every detail. However, preparing for a big wedding can be stressful. Make your special day less exhausting by reducing the number of people you invite and hiring professionals who can assist you before, during, and after your big day.
If you are planning your wedding in Lake Tahoe or Reno, Nevada, please reach out to us for a free, no strings attached consultation.
Epik Weddings offers award-winning DJ, photography, and videographer services to make any wedding celebration extraordinary.
