Weddings are, without a doubt, intended to be a celebration of love with family and friends. On your big day, you probably prefer having most of your closest relatives and best mates witness as you and your future spouse exchange vows. But COVID-19 might have caused you to rethink your ideas and adjust your expectations. Instead of going for a grand event, you perhaps are better off having an intimate wedding! This kind of celebration is safe not only for you but also for your loved ones and friends who will be there. In this blog, we’d like to share with you some tips on how to plan a private, personal event.
Determine your budget.
In any event, the budget is a key factor to consider, because basically, it will dictate how everything looks and feels. The cost of hosting a small wedding rests entirely on what you’d like to accomplish during the event. For instance, you can allocate the budget for a large wedding and level up on your venue, menu, photo, and video.
However, if you’re thinking about lowering your budget, having an intimate and personal day will be kind to your wallet. Since fewer people are attending, there are fewer expenses for you and your significant other. To help you determine your budget, you can Google a downloadable planner, which you can easily edit and share with those helping you on your nuptial.
Be prepared for reactions.
Of course, you have to tell your family and friends about your decision to go for an intimate wedding, and they will have mixed reactions. Some will understand while others may not and feel left out. Receiving such different responses doesn’t mean you have to change your plans altogether. Instead, you should deal with everyone politely and respectfully. Those who have been excited about your wedding for a long time, find ways to include them on the list — but keep it at a minimum and invite only your VIPs.
Tone down on your social media presence.
A small wedding requires you to put your phones away and minimize your social media activities. It’s the time when you should focus on yourself, your future spouse and live in the moment. Because you’re going for a low-key, you naturally want some privacy. Therefore, you can ask your guests to refrain from posting real-time photos on social media and allow the official photographer to capture the memories on your intimate and personal day.
Intimate wedding be yourself!
Despite all the long preparations and finer details, this day is all about you — so be carefree and express yourself. Your intimate wedding doesn’t have to be boring, in fact, it can be quite spectacular! Your life is about to change and this transition should be enjoyed. Choose to celebrate your special day with your favourite people and create fun memories. Don’t let the opinion of other people keep you from enjoying one of the happiest days of your life.
This filmed intimate wedding can help you get an idea of what we talked about in this blog.
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