Congratulations on getting engaged! As well as hearing well wishers wherever you go, you’ve probably already heard the question, ‘So, where are you having the wedding?’
Big, traditional weddings can be wonderful, but if the idea of inviting everybody you’ve ever known has you breathing into a paper bag, fear not! A smaller, more intimate wedding may be for you. The best thing is that even though you’re reducing your guests numbers, you can still have an amazing wedding venue.
Decide on your guest list early on
Before you do any kind of planning, you need to decide on your guest numbers. This is the perfect time to cut the numbers down to just you, your partner, and those closest to you. Maybe you want to be even more intimate, and elope together with just two witnesses. As Huffington Post says, one of the first questions you’ll be asked when venue shopping is about the size of your guest list, so this way you’ll be better equipped to pick a venue.
Now you need to decide on your budget
One guest numbers are out of the way, you’ll need to decide how much you can afford for your venue. The great thing is that because you’ve reduced your guest numbers, you’re paying out much less in terms of drinks, food and so on. Therefore, if you’d like you can splurge a little on the venue. Even if you don’t have an awful lot of cash, you can still get a great place for a small price. We even have a wedding island available to those who want somewhere special!
Think about logistics
Even if you only have a handful of guests, you’ll need to think about what they’ll need. The Wedding Community recommends thinking about their travel needs. Can you find a venue closer to home that fits your needs? Will there be available parking nearby? Are there accessible bathrooms? Thinking these things through in advance means that you’ll have a much easier time on the big day.
What fits your personality best?
The main thing to think about is whether the personality really fits you as a couple. Do you want to go classic glamor, or a little quirky? Whatever you want, with a smaller wedding it’s easy to achieve. Pick a venue that feels right to you both, and will feel special on the day.
