Planning a Small Wedding

A small wedding would be 100 or less people, making it a very manageable event. Weddings like these allow a lot of interaction between the happy couple and the guests.

Be ready for fallout and opinions. When it come to weddings, family and friends all have their own opinions. There will be those who are upset because they weren't invited to observe the nuptials. This is something you need to prepare for.

Choose a venue. With a smaller amount of people to accommodate, you can have the ceremony anywhere. A family member's house with a nice backyard is always an economical choice.

Get married on a weekday. This saves you money because it's not prime time. Getting married on a Saturday or Sunday can cost twice as much.

Find a dress. If you are purchasing a wedding gown, consider checking out the local thrift stores. They usually have a wide variety of wedding dresses that you can sometimes get for as little as $25. A thrift store dress is just as good as any other dress, you just pay less for it.

Order a bride and groom specialty cake. This is a small wedding cake just for you and your husband. There's no reason your guests can't eat a sheet cake. Most of the time, no one will notice or even bring it up.

Assemble a contribution bouquet. This is when family and friends line the isle, each holding a flower. As the bride proceeds down the isle, she collects each flower. Not only does this save on a bouquet, but it also makes everyone feel like they're a part of the ceremony.

Rent a luxury car instead of a limousine. You aren't going to spend a lot of time in the car and limos can be expensive to rent for the day. If you know someone who owns a car you'd like to use, ask if you can use it. Most friends or family will be thrilled by the fact that you want to use their car for your wedding.

Have the reception at you favorite restaurant. Better yet, have a get together at a relative's house. Not only does it save money, but it's no different than having a catered event.

If you're going to have alcohol, purchase it yourself. That way you can get it at your price. Just have a short cocktail hour.

Less people means you get to greet and thank each guest. That's not something that is possible at bigger weddings.

Having a small intimate wedding can be just as fulfilling as a larger event, it just depends on what you want. It's your day and should be exactly how you want it.