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