Planning a Small Wedding: Your Go to Guide
A small wedding will have a completely different feel to a big wedding. Not only will it be more
intimate and close, but it will also give you the opportunity to mingle and spend quality time with those who
matter the most. If you’re dead set on having a small wedding, here is a go-to guide on how to plan
your big day, helping to keep costs down.
Think About the Benefits
Just because you don’t have as many guests as others, does not mean your celebration is any less
meaningful. As the saying goes, too much of anything is good for nothing, so the more guests you
have at your wedding, the more stress you will face. Having fewer people at your big day will allow
you to focus on what really matters. The last thing you want is to get into debt from your wedding,
so minimizing costs can help bring you peace of mind.
Set a Budget
If your goal is to have a small wedding, it’s important that you draw up a budget and stick to it.
Establishing what ‘small’ really is and sitting down with your partner and wedding planner to decide
on a concrete amount that you’re willing to spend is crucial. Once you begin making plans, you can
keep this number in your head to help you stay on track. With the average wedding in the US costing
$35,000, doing all you can to save money is important.
Finding a Venue
With the average US wedding costs $35,000, you may be shocked to learn that nearly half of that
amount is spent on the food and venue. When finding your dream wedding venue, there are lots of
things that you will need to consider, especially if you have a small budget. The sooner you begin
looking for places, the better chance you’ll have of finding the perfect location for your big day.
Whether it be in a church or park, it’s crucial that you make your booking 9-12 months in advance.
There are also lots of quirky and smaller locations that you can use for your wedding, such as the
beach, a museum, or even your friend’s backyard!
Inviting Guests
It goes without saying, the more people you invite to your wedding, the more money you will have
to fork out. With many catering companies charging couples per person for food, you will need to
figure out who and how many people you want at your big day. It can be hard to cross people off the
list, however, it’s your special day so you may need to be a bit selfish, especially when it comes to
keeping you happy. To express gratitude to those who attend, you may want to consider creating
your own thank you card. Tools like Adobe Spark allow you to create your own wedding thank you cards,
with a variety of templates to choose from.
No matter the size of your wedding, it’s important that you have a plan in place as early as possible
to ensure you’re prepared and ready for your big day. Whether it be setting a budget, finding the
right venue, or the number of guests you invite, there are many things that you can do to keep your
wedding small and intimate.