There are several reasons for why couples are now opting for much smaller weddings rather than big and lavish ones. The biggest problem with a large wedding is the cost and often couples find themselves still paying for it long after it has taken place.
In recent years the number of people choosing to spend vast sums of money on lavish weddings because celebrities have is quite astounding. Yet smaller weddings are now coming back into fashion and certainly many people are seeing the advantages of having one. For those who want something a little more personal and intimate on their special day then a small wedding should be considered.
Just because you choose to have a small wedding does not mean you have to make it an informal, cheap or a simple one. The only real difference between a small and large wedding is the number of guests that have been invited to the special day.
When it comes to a small wedding in fact we are referring to the number of guests that have been invited and will be attending this event. Normally with such weddings the bride and groom will only invite a few very close relatives and friends to celebrate this very important day in their lives.
As the guest numbers for this kind of wedding are much less then the couple getting married can focus more of their energies into those parts of their special day that they feel are the most important, the wedding ceremony for example. Also sometimes because they only invite a limited number of people to the event they are not restricted to having it where they live but can choose to get married somewhere completely different.
More and more people who opt for a small wedding find there are lots of destinations around the world where such an event can take place. Along with the Caribbean, Las Vegas is becoming increasingly popular for a unique location where their wedding can take place. However, if you are after something a little more intimate and romantic then an old castle or mountain lodge may be the perfect setting for your small wedding.
If you really want to be saving money on your wedding day and have it at home instead there are certain things one can do to save on the costs. The majority of costs for a wedding are taken up by the reception because in many cases a couple will hire a room or hold it in a hotel. But instead to save money why not arrange for the reception to be held at a family member's home or at a restaurant that the bride and groom like.
Small weddings can be as simple or as elaborate as the couple getting married want them to be. But what kind of small wedding they choose will depend on how much they are willing to spend on it. What they should remember however is that at the end of the day this is their special event and should be one that they and their guests will enjoy and remember with fondest in the future.
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This post was written by Jim Carpenter on January 20, 2009
