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 It is true that intimate weddings can be among the most beautiful and memorable. The level of personal involvement for everyone involved, from the bride and groom, to the wedding party, to the people who are handling the wedding and reception dinner, makes it a highly personal and emotional event. The choice of a small wedding may be your best option if you positively shrink from the thought of the extensive planning, expense and stress that some large weddings require.
If you are just beginning your wedding planning adventure, there are many reasons to consider a small, more intimate wedding:
The Benefits
You may prefer to be surrounded by people you love in the comfort of a location that is most meaningful to you. By its very nature, an intimate wedding is more casual, generating a warm and heartfelt atmosphere among the guests and allowing you the opportunity to spend time with them.
Another benefit of an intimate wedding is, of course, less expense! You can put together a highly elegant affair and still spend less. Many elegant and distinctive inns and hotels offer packages for small weddings that take care of everything from start to finish, looking after the smallest details with the utmost attention.
The Location
You will be faced with a host of choices when deciding where your wedding and reception will be held! Because your guest list is small, you can consider any number of venues: elegant bed and breakfast inns, a favorite restaurant, perhaps a unique venue that has special meaning to you, such as a museum, church, or a private home. With a smaller group of guests, outdoor wedding venues can range from a breathtaking mountaintop vista, to a serene lakeside location or historic site.
A word about elopement…
Eloping is the ultimate intimate wedding! Whether you have a need to keep your marriage a secret, or just want to savor the exquisite romance of it, elopement allows you carte blanche when it comes to your wedding day! Elopement generally includes only the bride and groom, and perhaps a couple of witnesses and your location options are endless. If you’re on a tight budget this may be a good option for you, perhaps followed by a more high-profile reception for family and friends at a later date.
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