We may be in the age of social distancing, but love is not on hold. Read on for small wedding ideas guaranteed to wow your guests.
Weddings are unique, and choosing how many people celebrate your big day with you is one way to personalize the event. There are some significant advantages to small weddings, including a budget that can stretch further and the memories of keeping the day just between you, your fiance, and those closest to you. As you plan, use these ideas for inspiration.
What qualifies as a small wedding?
If you like the idea of keeping your gathering small, but you aren’t sure how many people that really means, here’s a good rule of thumb. If your nuptials have 50 guests or less in attendance, it is considered a small wedding.
What is a Micro Wedding?
Micro weddings have gained quite a bit of popularity in 2020. A micro wedding has fewer people invited than a small wedding, usually 20 or even less. However, anything under 50 people technically qualifies, and it’s usually a more relaxed and simple event.
The Guest List
Since you won’t be inviting everyone you’ve ever met, the question must be asked: who do you invite? You can plan your guest list however you like, but an excellent place to start is with immediate family members like parents and siblings.
If you still have the room, you might move into inviting very close friends that you and your fiance know well, and after that, you could save a few invites for any extended family you’re especially close to.
People often get nervous about the wedding guest list because they don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. In this situation, explain nicely to those who ask that your guest list is small, but you appreciate that they care about you and your fiance.
To avoid anyone feeling left out, make it a point to spend time after the wedding with those not invited. Have dinner, or meet for coffee. It doesn’t have to be costly, just meaningful.
The Budget
The budget is one of the most fun parts of planning a small wedding! Since there are fewer guests, you can often spend more in the areas that matter to you. Want to serve an exquisite meal? Small weddings make it possible.
How about getting that dress that you love? Now you can because you’re spending less money on chairs, food, and invitations. Use the fact that you’ll have fewer guests to go above and beyond with things you care about.
Venue
The smaller your guest list, the more mobile your party can be. You might consider a destination wedding. Or if you prefer to stay close to home, our gorgeous venue will make your wedding day wishes come true; here at Dension Ridge, your wedding matters.
To wrap up, having a small wedding gives you nearly endless options. Your big day can be unique and meaningful when shared with those closest to you. Small weddings remind us of the beauty of simplicity and the magic that accompanies each couple that says “I do.”
Alex Loredo is a freelance writer. She utilizes her knowledge of events and planning to create content that motivates and inspires. She writes for Thrive Global, Adventures and Coffee, and more. Alex specializes in events, hospitality, and planning topics. When she isn’t writing, she can be found reading, baking, or on a never-ending quest for the world’s best cup of coffee.
