4 Advantages of intimate weddings

1. More Budget Flexibility 

Intimate weddings can help not just save money, but can give you the ability to splurge on what is most important to you. Want to splurge on an amazing photographer and videographer for your day? Or go on an epic honeymoon? Intimate weddings allow you to play with your wedding budget and focus on the items that are most important to you. 

“It’s simple math, you can do more with $40,000 for 40 guests than you can for 100 guests. Because you are spending less on the necessities (food for them to eat, places for them to sit, etc., etc.), you can focus more of your resources on creating really intentional personal touches that you’re guests will love.” —Skylar with Chancey Charm Events

2. Less Overwhelm 

It can be overwhelming to feel all the emotions of getting married, and then have a ton of introductions to people you’ve never met. Also, for some it might be uncomfortable to share such a personal day with their parents’ coworkers or inlaw’s friends that they may or may not have met before. By keeping the guest list limited to only the essential people in your lives, you can feel comfortable knowing that you are surrounded by people that truly love and care about your relationship.

3. More time with the people you love! 

A common sentiment we hear from couples is that they weren’t able to talk more with all of their guests. If you do the math, with over a hundred people and a limited amount of time between the end of a meal and the exit, there isn’t a lot of time to connect with every guest. An intimate wedding, however, gives you more time to have meaningful conversations and spend time with your family and friends. In addition, we find that intimate weddings have more flexibility in the overall wedding day timeline so that you can spend more time with your besties getting ready, more time with your new spouse enjoying your wedding day, and more time to make great portraits. 

4. More Venue Options   

Space and size is a large factor when choosing a wedding venue. With a smaller, intimate wedding more venue locations are available to you! From a quirky museum to a formal restaurant, there is an abundance of options depending on your style and accommodation preference.