Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the ensuing restrictions, many couples have been forced to consider planning an intimate wedding as opposed to a larger celebration. This compromise however has turned into a trend as couples all over the world realized the benefits of an intimate wedding. The following is a list of what makes an intimate wedding special.
Cost
Financial stress is one of the leading causes of divorce. So keeping your finances in order is crucial to a successful marriage. The first and most obvious benefit of a small wedding is cost. But how does an inexpensive wedding make it special? By spending less money, couples are freed from the stress and pressure that committing a large amount of money to a wedding brings. This allows couples to not only enjoy their big day, but it also frees them up to put more money into the finer details such as florals, catering, and photography. It might also give them more options in terms of honeymoon plans, or allow them to pursue other financial goals with confidence.
Venues
Keeping your wedding small opens up new possibilities for venues. A large wedding requires the kinds of venues that can accommodate hundreds of people. This narrows your options to more conventional locations such as resorts and large hotels. Because you’re hosting fewer people, you can consider interesting options like boutique hotels, small golf courses, botanical gardens, or even a small yacht. Ever been to Qualicum Beach, BC? If you think this idyllic beach town is the right destination for your intimate wedding, consider this incredible space.
Peace of Mind
Big weddings are a lot of work. There’s catering, decorations, invitations, the guest list, the ceremony, choosing the wedding party’s attire as well as your own. When you have a large guest list, you have to concern yourself with the expectations of a wider range of people and this might mean compromising your own. By keeping your wedding small, you make the logistics much more manageable. There are fewer invites to send, fewer people to feed, fewer expectations to fulfill, a smaller space to decorate, and the logistics are easier to manage. Now you can focus more on the details that YOU want to get right. This allows a couple to be more present and truly appreciate the significance of the day. Perhaps most importantly, you’ll have the room to give and receive more quality attention from the people who matter most.
Your wedding will be one of the most important days of your life. For some couples this is cause for as large a gathering as they can manage, and as big a celebration as possible. But other couples may find that a smaller gathering of the people they cherish most, and an emphasis on the finer details, is what they need to make the most of their special day.