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A Small Wedding In A Big Way

Planning A Smaller Wedding

A New Vision

On the heels of 2020’s uncertainties, there are a few key changes many couples are encountering as they start to plan weddings in 2021 and beyond. First up, streamlining the guest list. Brides and grooms are choosing smaller, intimate affairs in an effort to keep guests at ease and conform to any local capacity regulations.

Since many couples shifted back their 2020 wedding date, Saturdays are filling up fast in the foreseeable future. This means a rise in Sunday, Friday, and even mid-week weddings. One good thing about a weekday wedding: Your dream venue will likely be more wallet-friendly.

Brides and grooms are also embracing nature, taking any chance to host some or all of their wedding out of doors. On the tech-savvy flip side, live-streaming and wedding watch parties are on the rise, as is the desire for professional videography services to fully capture the day for friends and family at home.

SMALL WEDDING, BIG STYLE

While a small wedding limits guest count—and a post-2020 wedding may limit options for dates and venues—there are also boundless, exciting opportunities for creativity. Because of the modest number of guests, couples are able to allocate budget funds elsewhere. Consider detail-driven tablescapes, larger-than-life floral installations, and characterful rentals to create the ultimate atmosphere. Think outside the box to create the small wedding of your wildest dreams.

A Small Wedding In A Big Way

Brides and grooms are getting creative with entertainment, too. There’s still uncertainty surrounding crowded dance floors, so couples are either ensuring ample space to spread out or dreaming up a fun alternative. From musicians to live painters to dancers, there are countless ways to keep guests entertained even off the dance floor. It might also help to think of your intimate wedding as a glorious dinner party and find inspiration in that. With an intimate group, the vibe can be more communal and casual.

Thoughtful Throughout

While couples want to plan a day that’s beautiful to behold, there’s also a focus on keeping guests safe and healthy. As such, weddings are leaning heavily on thoughtfulness. To limit points of contact throughout the day, consider giving each guest a personalized welcome box complete

KEEP YOUR WEDDING

PARENTS NEARBY. Consider having your attendants’ spouses, and grandparents seated at the tables around you for a closer, more intimate feeling.

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Rethink passed appetizers in favor of individual charcuterie boards or boxes of snacks. Perhaps seat guests in smaller, spaced-out clusters, rather than at crowded banquet tables.

With the right attitude and imaginative thinking, an intimate wedding can be the wedding of your dreams. Make the most of your small numbers, focus on the marriage, and you’re sure to find that a small wedding can be perfect in a big way.

Where Old World Charm Meets Modern Sophistication.

The Old Spanish Quarter offers a versatile space that can accommodate various event styles. the spacious interior provides ample room for up to 200 guests. The combination of delightful architectural details and a modern, fresh, neutral color palette ensures that this venue serves as a blank canvas ready to be transformed into the wedding of your dreams.

MCKENZIE + ANDREW

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Premier Vendors: Reception Location: St. Johns Golf & Country Club |

Catering: St. Johns Golf & Country Club |

Photographer: NS Photobook Weddings | Photobooth: NS Photobook | Videographer: NS Photobook | Flowers: Southern Grace Fresh

Floral Market | Cake/Sweets: St. Johns Golf & Country Club | Wedding Gown: Debra’s Bridal Shop |

Grooms Tux: The Suit Shop | DJ: Party Solutions | Hair & Makeup: Nic Studios