| A small wedding can be far more intimate than | | | | when planning a small wedding. At one |
| a large wedding, and planning a small wedding | | | | wedding, the couple had each guest sign their |
| is well within the reach of most people. At | | | | name and write their sentiments on the |
| a small wedding, you will have more time to | | | | tablecloth. Through the next several years, |
| spend with your friends and family, and it | | | | the wife took those sentiments and |
| will most likely be far less stressful. You | | | | embroidered them onto the tablecloth. Today, |
| will be able to concentrate on the details | | | | that is a cherished heirloom that will get |
| and make sure everyone has an enjoyable time. | | | | passed down through the generations. |
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| When planning a small wedding for a few close | | | | Smaller, more intimate weddings generally |
| friends and family members, you will be able | | | | seem more personal than the large social |
| to be more flexible with some of the details | | | | gatherings some couples choose. When you are |
| than you would otherwise. For example, where | | | | planning a small wedding, you have a lot more |
| food is concerned you'll have a lot more | | | | options on where to hold the event. You can |
| leeway. Depending on what your budget will | | | | have it in your home or another home, you |
| allow, you can have hors d'oeuvres, a full | | | | could have a garden wedding, or you could |
| buffet, or go all out with a catered event. | | | | rent a gazebo and have the wedding guests |
| If your wedding party is small enough, you | | | | gather around it has you exchange vows. |
| can even reserve a room at a nice restaurant. | | | | |
| | | | Whether you decide to plan a small wedding or |
| Planning a small wedding should not break the | | | | a large wedding, the size of the wedding is |
| budget, and you can spend the money where it | | | | not necessarily tied to the size of the |
| really matters. While no one will remember | | | | budget. Many couples have large weddings on |
| what they ate or drank, the photos and videos | | | | a small budget, and you can definitely have a |
| from the event will last forever. Your | | | | small wedding on a large budget. If you are |
| wedding should be a one-time affair, and | | | | planning a small wedding though, you should |
| you'll want to capture photos of you in your | | | | be better able to get the groom involved with |
| wedding gown, and you'll want them to be of | | | | the planning. Large weddings can be |
| the highest quality. You definitely don't | | | | intimidating to the groom, as they see a lot |
| want to skimp on the photos and videos. | | | | of people involved. Planning a small wedding |
| | | | gives you both an opportunity to exchange |
| You will be able to involve your guests for | | | | ideas before you exchange your vows. |