Plan a wedding that will reflect your values and focus on your story.

Planning an intimate wedding can be a uniquely personal and memorable experience. With a smaller guest list, you have more flexibility and opportunities to make your special day truly about you and your partner. Here are ten tips to help you plan an intimate wedding that reflects your love story:

1. Define ‘Intimate’ for You: Intimate means different things to different couples. Decide early on what intimate looks like for you—whether it’s 10 guests or 50—and stick to that vision.
2. Choose the Right Venue: With fewer guests, you can opt for more unique and personal venues. Consider places that hold special meaning for you, like a family garden, a favorite restaurant, or a scenic outdoor location.
3. Prioritize Quality Over Quantity: An intimate wedding allows you to allocate your budget more generously per guest. This means you can opt for higher quality in aspects like catering, decorations, and photography.
4. Personalize Your Invitations: Your invitations can be more personalized and elaborate when you’re making fewer of them. Consider hand-written notes or custom designs that reflect your personal style and the tone of your wedding.
5. Get Creative with Seating Arrangements: Small weddings mean you can think outside the traditional seating chart. Arrange seating in a way that encourages conversation and interaction, like a family-style dinner table.
6. Focus on the Details: With fewer guests, you have the opportunity to pay attention to the small details that make a wedding feel special. Personalized place cards, bespoke favors, and custom decorations can all add a meaningful touch.
7. Choose Meaningful Entertainment: Instead of a DJ or band, maybe a close friend plays the guitar, or you create a playlist that has special significance to your relationship. The entertainment should reflect your personal tastes.
8. Plan Group Activities: With a smaller guest list, it’s easier to organize group activities. Consider a group outing, like a boat trip or a guided tour, especially if many guests are traveling for the wedding.
9. Incorporate Family and Friends: An intimate wedding is the perfect opportunity to involve your loved ones. Have family members or close friends officiate the ceremony, make speeches, or contribute to the ceremony in a way that’s meaningful to you.
10. Remember the Reason: Above all, remember that your wedding day is about celebrating the love between you and your partner. An intimate wedding allows you to focus on this without getting lost in the details of a larger event.

Planning an intimate wedding is a beautiful way to celebrate your love in a setting that feels deeply personal. By focusing on what truly matters to you as a couple, you can create a day that’s not only beautiful but filled with meaning and joy. Remember, the most important aspect of your wedding day is the love that you share and the journey that you are embarking on together.

What draws you to an intimate celebration? Tell me in the comments!

xoxo Madi