{"id":69829,"date":"2020-06-26T09:22:09","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T13:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=69829"},"modified":"2025-12-11T06:18:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:18:14","slug":"benefits-of-intimate-weddings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/benefits-of-intimate-weddings","title":{"rendered":"10 Benefits of Intimate Weddings You May Not Have Thought of"},"content":{"rendered":"

As restrictions ease and our social bubbles start to expand, we will once again be able to get excited about weddings! If you\u2019re planning on getting married ASAP, you may still need to limit the amount of people that are invited to the event \u2013 and while at first that may seem disappointing, there are some unexpected perks to an intimate wedding<\/a> that you may not have thought of!<\/p>

1. Pick and choose your elements<\/h2>

Lose the bouquet toss but keep the cake? Or ditch being walked up the aisle but yes to a flowy white dress? With a small wedding, you don\u2019t have to stick with the format of the typical wedding \u2013 keep what you want and ditch the rest!<\/p>

2. You get to pick the most important people to be there<\/h2>

Do you really want to experience the biggest day of your life with your dad\u2019s golf buddy sitting ten feet away? Ditch the big guest list and only invite people who are near and dear to your heart.<\/p>

3. More creative freedom<\/h2>

Having a smaller wedding means DIY decor may be feasible! How fun!<\/p>

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Photo Courtesy of Scarlet O'Neill<\/a><\/span><\/p>

4. You can pick a unique venue<\/h2>

With smaller, more intimate guest lists, you have the luxury of picking a venue unique to your tastes<\/a>. Maybe you choose your favourite restaurant, or even a beautiful old library \u2013 as the guest list shrinks, your options multiply!<\/p>

5. The wedding day can be a little shorter<\/h2>

With a smaller guest count, you don\u2019t have to worry about keeping everyone entertained for 8 to 12 hours. This means you can relax and enjoy the day a little more.<\/p>

6. Your guests will feel like a part of the wedding<\/h2>

One of the biggest complaints that newlyweds have is not getting to spend enough time with each of their guests \u2013 and with less pressure to move along to the next guest, you will be more genuine and your guests will feel valued.<\/p>

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7. You don\u2019t need to feel guilty about not inviting so-and-so<\/h2>

While you may experience friction from friends or family who feel they deserve an invite \u2013 you can simply let them know that you made the decision to have a small wedding.<\/p>

8. You can be adventurous<\/h2>

With a smaller group, the list of locations where you could tie the knot are suddenly endless! Go for a hike, fly to a villa in Tuscany or opt for an intimate ceremony where you first shared a kiss.<\/p>

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