Planning a wedding is fun, but it can also be stressful. Many couples wonder if getting married simply is even possible. The good news – Yes!
When planning a wedding, you don’t need to have a lot of money or hundreds of guests to have a great wedding. Here are eight small wedding ideas that can help you plan the small wedding of your dreams.
Budget Planning
The average wedding cost in the UK varies from region to region, from £17,451 in London up to £12,961 in Wales. This includes flowers, cake, photography, and a honeymoon. However, this number can change depending upon the type of venue and the style of the wedding.
If you’re hosting a small wedding, you can expect the costs to be on the lower side, around 10,000 pounds.
Hiring a Photographer
If you are looking for a photographer to capture moments at your small wedding, you should first decide what type of photography you’d like. Do you want candid, photojournalist-style images that capture the day’s happenings? Or would you prefer traditional posed photos that are more formal? Different types of photography appeal to different people. This can help you decide which photographer is right for you.
Usually, candid, photojournalist-style images work well in small weddings.
Choosing a Venue
“How do I choose a venue?”
This is a common question when it comes to small weddings. Always ask yourself these questions before finalizing a venue:
- Do you want to rent a venue or find a gorgeous outdoor spot near your home?
- Do you want a rustic barn or a chic hotel ballroom?
- What is your budget?
So, if you’re low on budget and want to find a gorgeous outdoor spot near your home, a backyard wedding at a friend’s place can be a nice idea.
Choosing Bridal Dress
The first point to make is that you don’t have to spend a fortune on your wedding dress to look like a million bucks on your wedding day. The latest wedding dresses are designed to fit and flatter every body type, and the best part is they don’t cost a fortune.
You can go for a simple empire style gown that is easy to move in and enhance your body shape, or you could go for a high necked, fitted dress that gives a more formal look.
Planning the Reception
You can have a small wedding and still have a nice reception. The first thing you need to do is to decide exactly what kind of reception you want. You can have a formal sit-down reception with a three-course meal and a sit-down meal. If you choose this option, you can also have a small dance floor. Or you can have a buffet-style reception with a lot of finger food.
It’s a good idea to decorate the table, even for a small wedding. A patterned table runner and some wild flowers will still look amazing whilst keeping the budget down.
Plan A Small Cake
Turn your wedding cake into a fairy-tale confection that’s all your own. While a three-tiered wedding cake may be traditional, you’ll need a smaller dessert with a smaller guest list. The most important thing to remember when planning your small cake is that it’s not about the size, it’s about the taste.
Make sure the cake’s taste stays with the guests long after the event is over!
Hire a Small Live Band
There are a variety of options when it comes to live music for your wedding, and if you love to dance, you may want to splurge on a live band. Since the guest list is small, a small band with fewer players is a good option. It will still provide enough entertainment for your guests without feeling overpowering.
Welcome Box For The Guests
As the host of a small wedding, you want to show your love and appreciation for your guests by throwing a personalized party that matches your vision for the event. And what better way to do so than by gifting a welcome box and donut gifts to your guests upon arrival at your event?
With this, we come to an end of this article. Which tip did you like the most from the above list? Let us know in the comments!