When you think about your dream wedding, do you picture a huge crowd of people, surrounding you and your beloved with a giant, 4-tiered cake and plenty of champagne and ambiguous floral bouquets? If the expense of all of this, along with the stress and drama that likely comes along with it, leaves a bad taste in your mouth, you may be among those who find a small wedding to be far more special and creative. We at Marco Island Weddings think every wedding has its place- big and small alike. But here we’d like to tout the virtues of the small wedding- the one you’re afraid to think about, or assuming will be lame in comparison. We’re here to show you how cool and inventive a small wedding can be.
Fewer People Means More Creativity
With a larger wedding, it’s easy to buy in bulk and choose the simple, straightforward option with all vendors. However, with a small wedding, you can get a little creative in your choices. Even if what you choose costs a bit more, you’ve saved so much money in other areas that you can often splurge on the things you would prefer. Select your favorite flowers, even if they’re not in season or cost more than the standard rose bouquets. Have a dinner menu that takes guests’ food sensitivities into account. Design a creative seating arrangement for your ceremony and reception, like a spiral chair design on the beach to mimic a shell, or one long, picnic-style table for your rustic wedding reception. The options are truly endless once you know you are only accommodating a small number of guests.
Less People Means More Personal Touches
With a smaller wedding, you and your partner can truly include much more personal touches than with a larger wedding. For example, you can create individualized place settings or favors for each and every guest. You can hold your ceremony or reception in a venue that’s special to you, like your favorite museum or wine bar, even if the venue doesn’t accommodate a large number of people. With a smaller wedding, you’ll also get to have more one-on-one time with each guest, as well as each other, throughout the day or weekend. This leads to a much more memorable event overall, rather than the wedding day blur than many brides describe after the event is over.
Less People Means Less Drama
While a larger wedding often means everything must go off without a hitch, a smaller wedding means a few glitches aren’t the end of the world. For example, if it rains just before your outdoor ceremony, bringing 20 people indoors is much easier than moving 200 guests to a new spot. Likewise, any other last-minute changes from vendors like your photographer, caterer or minister can be accommodated with grace and ease when you have a small gathering. You’ll find that you and your partner relax the rules of etiquette when you only have a few guests, making everyone more comfortable and less likely to feel awkward or embarrassed. Choosing a smaller guest list truly allows everyone to relax and have a fabulous time without putting on airs.
If you’re starting to think a small wedding might be for you, we encourage you to talk to the wedding experts at Marco Island Weddings. We want to hear your thoughts and ideas about the small wedding you want to have. Talk to us about what you’d like to do and we’ll help you make it happen. We’re here to help you create the best wedding day possible, no matter what size it is!