Intimate Wedding Day — Chad & Camille

10 Benefits From Choosing To Have An Intimate Wedding Day

Everyone has varying definitions of what qualifies of an “intimate wedding.” I consider an intimate wedding one with less than 75 total people present. Including vendors, bridal party, and family. 75 sounds like a lot but when you add everything up, 75 is actually pretty small in comparison to the average wedding person count.

Here are 10 reasons to opt for an intimate celebration:

1. Intimacy and Meaningful Connections: With a small wedding, you can focus on spending quality time with your closest friends and family. This allows for more intimate interactions and meaningful conversations, creating a more personal and memorable experience.

2. Reduced Stress and Planning: Planning a large wedding can be overwhelming and time-consuming. Opting for a small wedding can significantly reduce stress, allowing you to focus on the details that truly matter to you and your partner.

3. Cost Savings: A smaller guest list can lead to significant cost savings. You can allocate your budget more effectively, investing in higher quality elements such as a unique venue, gourmet catering, or special decorations.

4. Flexibility and Creativity: With fewer guests to accommodate, you have greater flexibility to choose non-traditional venues or themes that might not be feasible for a larger event. This allows you to express your personalities and preferences more freely.

5. Focus on What Matters Most: A small wedding enables you to prioritize what's truly important to you, whether it's the ceremony, meaningful vows, or spending quality time with each guest. This focus can help create a more genuine and emotional atmosphere.

6. Ease of Logistics: Smaller weddings are often easier to manage logistically. From seating arrangements to transportation, the logistics become simpler, allowing you to enjoy the day without getting bogged down by details.

7. Personalized Experience: With fewer guests, you can tailor the event to reflect your unique relationship. Personal touches, like handwritten notes or personalized favors, can be more feasible and impactful in a smaller setting.

hand-written notes for each guest

8. Emphasis on Relationships: A small wedding allows you to celebrate with the people who have played a significant role in your lives. It provides the opportunity to strengthen existing relationships and create lasting memories with your closest circle.

9. Opportunity for Meaningful Involvement: In a smaller wedding, you have the chance to involve your guests in a more meaningful and active way. Since you're likely to know each guest well, you can incorporate personalized elements like interactive activities, heartfelt speeches, or collaborative moments that may be challenging with a larger crowd. This can create a deeper sense of connection and engagement among your guests, making the celebration even more special.

10. Quality Over Quantity: A small wedding allows you to focus on the quality of the experience rather than the quantity of guests. This can lead to a more meaningful and authentic celebration.

Remember, the decision of whether to have a small wedding ultimately depends on your preferences, values, and vision for your special day. It's important to choose the option that resonates most with you and your partner.

Small weddings allow for a more intimate day with more real raw connections. Chances are the only people you’ll have chosen to have there, are going to be the people who you have the deepest connections with. When you are with your people, who you have grown up with or made memories with, things loosen up and things are just more fun and more special.

I offer a special package specifically for couples wanting to have an intimate wedding. If that’s you, then I’d love to send you my package guide so you can see what my intimate wedding photography package looks like! Inquire here.

Remember, the decision of whether to have a small wedding ultimately depends on your preferences, values, and vision for your special day. It's important to choose the option that resonates most with you and your fiance.

But a quick reminder, your wedding is YOURS. Make it your own. Do what’s special to you. There are no rules. Your wedding can be whatever you want it to.

Let’s take a glance at what this sweet couple did for their intimate wedding day.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Hi, I’m Vance Doeden - a wedding & elopement photographer based in Wichita, KS while servicing the midwest & beyond. God, nature, and real deep emotion are my inspirations.

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