12 Ideas for a Small Wedding

Photographer:  @sea+ink // Planner: @The Apostolic Wife

Small weddings are trending thanks to their budget-friendliness, intimacy, and casualness. But that doesn’t mean small has to mean simple! There are numerous ways to make a small, intimate wedding seem just as big and grandiose as a large wedding. Here are ten of our favorite ways to make your small wedding a big deal. 

A Tight-Knit Bridal Party 

Rather than include ALL your friends in your bridal party, consider keeping it to a couple siblings or even just your best friend! 

A Frame-Worthy Photo Op 

A small wedding means you can fit everyone into one photo - and how cool is that!?

Dining Family Style 

Rather than separate everyone for dinner, try a long table and dine family-style instead! 

Ditch Traditional Speeches 

Who doesn’t love an open mic night?! Instead of having the traditional couple of speeches, open the mic to anyone who wants to say something about the happy couple. 

Head to the Liquor Store 

A small wedding means less liquor! Rather than pay for an open bar, just head to the liquor store and pick up a few 24-packs and bottles of wine! It’s less formal and gives your wedding a casual, intimate feel. 

Have a Food Truck 

Food trucks are super popular - especially for small weddings! Not only do they provide a unique aspect to your wedding, but they’re less expensive and more casual than hiring a catering company for a formal sitdown dinner. 

Go All Out 

Since a small wedding will save you some money, you have the option to splurge on certain aspects - whether that’s your florals, wedding dress, or even a fancy champagne tower!

Or, Keep it Simple 

On the other hand, you can have a few artisanal pizzas to keep it even more casual!

Make Your Wedding Interactive

With a small group, you have the option to play board games, lawn games, and more! 

Sit and Stay 

Setting up a comfortable lounge area gives guests the option to take a seat while chatting in a casual setting. 

A Local After Party 

If your guest list is small enough, why not pop over to the local dive bar for the ultimate intimate after party! Just make sure to provide hangover kits for the morning after. 

Then Partake in Brunch 

Why not extend the festivities even further and include brunch the next day? Who doesn’t love recapping the night before over waffles and mimosas!? 

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