More people are opting for more intimate weddings these days. They are cost-effective, simpler to manage, and you get to spend more quality time with the people closest to you on your special day.
Just because your wedding is small doesn't mean it can't still be incredible!
Let's explore what you can do to make your small wedding rock.
Seeing as you're breaking the mould already, get creative with your wedding. You don't have to stick to using an official venue if you don't want to. You can go off-book and create something exciting, original, fun to plan, and memorable.
With fewer guests to consider, you can personalize your wedding day more freely. You can make it themed around your and your partner's favourite book, film, or food.
There is so much you can explore! You can also find loads more ideas on Happly.co.za
If it is just a small wedding party, you will have more time and scope to plan the event. You can include some unique, meaningful décor items, and some fun activities for your guests beyond signing the guest book.
Why not have some old-world activities like croquet, badminton, or archery to keep everyone entertained through a leisurely afternoon?
You can also be more extravagant with your favours for your guests to take away.
With lower venue and hiring costs, an excellent place to splurge a bit is on your wedding food. Often at weddings, the meal has to be a mass-produced affair that can be lacklustre, especially when considering the multitudes of eating preferences. If you can, include a more specialized caterer or private chef and get them to put together something outstanding.
Your guests will appreciate it, and will probably talk about the superb wedding meal they had with you for years to come!
It is every little girl's dream to wear her beautiful wedding dress and look gorgeous. An intimate wedding doesn't mean you have to have a simple dress. If it is essential to you, work your dream dress into the budget.
After all, you will be saving money by having a smaller wedding reception so, you can indulge yourself a little on this one. You won't regret it!
The wedding often becomes about others – celebrating two families' joining - but the honeymoon is just for you two. If you are saving money on your wedding, you may have a little extra budget to make the honeymoon extra special.
You can use this opportunity to tick a few more items off your travel bucket list than you ordinarily would have.
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