Weddings for under 75 guests
are wonderfully open to
interpretation, providing a
freedom of choice which falls far
from the word ‘package’. Whether
it’s just the two of you and a
mountain top, an exotic island
resort or backyard celebration, the
options are many and only limited
by your imagination.
Couples opting for smaller
weddings are also looking to plan
more of what they truly want.
Celebrating with your nearest
and dearest without having to
compromise on the details can
mean a personalised event with
less stress - except when it comes
to letting someone know they
haven’t made the guest list.
Hotels and restaurants are now
taking a fresh look at what’s
possible, offering private dining
experiences and intimate
ceremony spaces. Other less
conventional locations, such
as art galleries and converted
warehouses, are also new options.
Think outside the box and your
event may be the first in that
space - just be sure the venue has
all the necessary approvals to
host catered functions. A greater
variety of venues to choose from
may also mean more flexibility
for your wedding date and the
opportunity to book out an entire
location.
Unfortunately, this is one of the
downsides of fewer numbers. It
can be surprising to find out how
many people would love to be part
of your wedding, and no matter
how gently you try to break the
news, someone will always be
disappointed. Our best advice?
Bite the bullet, be upfront and let
them know you never want anyone
to feel excluded, but it just isn’t
possible to invite everyone you
would like.
One of the biggest motivations
for scaling back the size of your
wedding is to create more time.
With fewer logistics to manage
before and during the wedding,
you’ll have plenty of time to
enjoy the occasion with friends
and family, without the worry
of making sure you ‘get around
everybody’.
The simplest way to find out if an
intimate wedding is right for you
is to list what is most important
to both you and your partner.
What are your top priorities? Is
it a couture gown, top quality
meal, luxurious honeymoon or a
nightclub style reception? This
will help determine how you want
to spend your budget and what
kind of atmosphere you would
like on the day. If you do decide
on an intimate wedding, enjoy the
freedom in style, cost and timing
it allows!