6 Ways to Make Your Small Wedding Extra Special
Small weddings are a huge trend these days. The era of vast throw-downs with hundreds of people to celebrate the Big Day is of the past now. Couples these days prefer intimate gatherings where only the most important and closest people to them get to witness the union. It not only stops you from busting your budgetbut also provides some great moments with only your loved ones.
There are many benefits of a small wedding, so if you’re considering walking down this particular ‘aisle’ so to say, here are 6 ways to make your day extra special:
1. Great Venue
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Small weddings mean intimacy, and nothing is more intimate than the venue. Gone are the days of classic church weddings. The location always sets the tone for your Big Day, so it’s important to find the perfect place to say your “I do’s.”For starters, the venue has to be the right amount of enchanting and pragmatic. You can opt for a semi-outdoor location that consists of lush gardens and whimsical landscape elements like gazebos, pergolas, and stylish decking.
You should be able to feel the full effect once your décor and flower arrangement is set in place. Since the wedding party would be small, it won’t be a hassle to splurge on some show-stopping and picture-perfect decoration elements to boost your venue ambience. You could also take some amazing photos of your wedding party around these to commemorate the occasion. Suffice to say, a great venue is essential for a beautiful small wedding.
2. A Glamorous Cake Table
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It would not be an exaggeration to say that a tiered-cake is a very important part of a wedding. But since you’re going for a small gathering, it doesn’t make sense to invest in a humongous 5-6 tiered creamy monstrosity that not many would be able to cap off.
Instead, you can invest in quality over quantity. A gorgeous and glamorous 3-tiered cake of your favourite flavour and theme would make an excellent showstopper. You can place it in the centre of your table and surround it with your chosen wedding flowers, props, and other decorative paraphernalia for an amazing shot when you and partner finally cut the first piece. The creamy deliciousness coupled with the gorgeous décor would definitely have a great impact and leave an excellent impression on all the attendees.
3. Looking Good for the Special Occasion
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Hair and make-up – two of the most important things in any wedding; but especially so in a small one. Everyone feels great when they’re dressed to the nines and dolled up. Don’t think that just because your wedding is small, you can also get away with bad hair or make-up. Those photographs are for posterity and they’d haunt you for generations to come if you don’t do it right.
So,book your appointments with the hair-dresserin advance (you don’t want any nasty styling surprises on the Big Day) and discuss your skin type with the make-up artists at prior appointments. You’ll feel ten-times prettier and all the more confident by splurging on these aspects. It’s definitely a sure-fire way to make your small wedding extra special!
4. Pay Close Attention to Music
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Be it a live band or a DJ, good music means good ambience. Imagine how bored your gathering would feel with typical tunes running through the sound system. This is where professionals differ. They know how to hype up the crowd and keep them feeling energetic throughout the night.
Professional musicians are a godsend during such events. They keep the smiles aplenty, the spirits high, and the feet moving throughout the event. You’ll feel a definite improvement in the overall atmosphere with some great tunes to keep the show running even through the boring parts of the ceremony. It’s a natural must-have for any ambitious small wedding!
5. Dress Theme for the Guests
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Another way to make your small wedding extra special is to set a dress code for the guests. This way, no one can wear anything outrageous enough to ruin the photoshoot. For the women, it can vary between slip dresses, skirts, and pastel suits. Choose something that is timeless and elegant at the same time. Try not to specify the colour scheme, or your photographs would look like the guests were wearing uniforms. Colour diversity is fine, as long as the main dress theme sticks.
As for the men, there is nothing to go for but two-piece suits. You can make the styling more interesting by specifying if they should go for bows or ties. Alternately, you can specify what types of boutonnieres they can wear, and even give those out as party favours at the doorway every time a male guest arrives.
6. Personalise the Event for the Guests
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Small weddings ensure that the guests are minimum, but that doesn’t mean that your event has to be generic. In fact, you can personalise some weddingitems throughout the venue to keep your loved ones happy and well-engaged. Adding a nice photo-booth can ensure instant gratification for our selfie generation. Named place-cards can result in affectionate seat customisation when compared to numbers. Beautiful party favours can set a cheerful tone for the guests. These small gestures would not only make this day special for you, but also for your loved ones!
So these are 6 ways to make your small wedding extra special. It’s your Big Day and these small tips and suggestions will help you create a better ambience, a happier audience, and ensure a great amount of self-satisfaction!
About the Author:
Sarah Pelham is the Beauty & Wellness Expert for Bookwell.com.au, an online platform for instant bookings for hair, nails, beauty & massage appointments. For nearly four years Sarah has worked closely with hundreds of salon owners within the beauty and wellness industries. She has her finger on the pulse of new trends in this growing market.
