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How To Host An Intimate Wedding Celebration

Modern Wedding Posted: May 22, 2020

A huge wedding isn't the right fit for every couple. In fact more and more couples are choosing to have smaller nuptials. An intimate celebration allows you to focus on what your wedding is really about, without the massive costs and overwhelming guest list. Hosting an intimate wedding celebration could be perfect for you...

Via Edwina Robertson

Venue choices...

Large weddings can often restrict your venue choices. Fortunately, a smaller celebration means you can deviate from the traditional venues and make your wedding your own! Specifically choosing a venue of importance to you, your family or you as a couple will make the day that much more sentimental and special. If you choose the traditional route, a smaller wedding lets you get creative with abundant space. This could mean adding bar or food stations, lounges, creative seating and table layouts. Thinking outside the box is easy when the world is your oyster!

Via Pinterest

Destination wedding...

If you've always dreamed of that picture perfect ceremony in Santorini, but feared your guests couldn't make the trip, a small wedding is the time! When hosting a smaller wedding, you have the ability to go somewhere exciting to create these amazing memories, with only your closest family and friends choosing to come support you. This is the time to make dreams come true! Don't worry about those travel restrictions because these Australian spots will feel like a destination wedding!

Via Your Santorini Wedding

Guest list...

To keep your guest list at a minimum, be conscious of who it is you're going to invite. Communicate with your partner, and ensure that every person invited has a substantial relationship to you as a couple rather than inviting people with distant connections. This means avoiding acquaintances, distant relatives, plus ones and potentially choosing to have a child-free event.

Via Nikki Design Co

Allocate accordingly...

So you're not splashing out on the venue or food, so where should you allocate your budget? With extra funds, you have the opportunity to spend money on what is important to you. Alcohol enthusiasts may choose to spend the extra money on wines that the whole party will enjoy. For the memories, choosing a fantastic photographer who can capture the moments you'll treasure most is a great investment. Upgrading your meal, and personalising it to fit the small group is a detail that most weddings can't afford, so take advantage of it!

Via Citrus Press

Pre-Wedding Events...

Less guests gives you the freedom to create long lasting memories with each invited individual. This means that planning events prior to the celebration such as wine tasting, tours, entertainment, are a way to spend intimate time with your family and friends and create even more memories.

Via Visit Melbourne

Entertainment...

A smaller group of people can often leave a difference ambience during a celebration. Investing in entertainment that can lift the environment and get your guests involved will completely change the style of your wedding. This will keep your guests attention by creating a party atmosphere rather than a small dinner reception.

Via Baker Boys Band

Customise, customise, customise....

With an intimate wedding celebration, you have the opportunity to make each individual feel special and very much included in your celebration. Giving your guests a memorable experience with personalised touches will leave a lasting impression. This could be hand written notes to each guest, each place setting containing flowers or candles or beautiful hand written place cards. These details can make everyone involved feel important and like family.

Via Etsy

Personalise invites...

With less people to organise and RSVP, the ultimate way to keep in touch with your guests is personal calls. With a smaller group of people you are fortunate enough to be able to contact them all individually and directly invite them to your wedding. This small action will make your guests feel even more important when invited to your celebration.

Via Etsy

Speeches...

Ditch the traditional organised speeches. Instead opt for an open mic, where anyone who chooses to stand up and speak can. This takes the pressure off the big speeches, and instead, let's people feel comfortable to speak in front of the intimate group.

Check out the best wedding speeches on the internet here

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