Intimate weddings have become more popular since the 2020 global pandemic. Couples realized that small weddings have their own unique charm. Even without the grandeur of a large and luxurious wedding, intimate weddings can be extra magical. And the key to achieving an unforgettable intimate wedding lies in how you curate the small details therein.
In today’s article, we will share with you some tips to create the perfect intimate wedding experience, one that you and your guests will remember for a lifetime!
(1) Select the right small venue.
First of all, you’ll need to find the right small wedding venue. Take the cue from your wedding theme and shortlist places that can help create the right atmosphere. Don’t forget to consider the location and accessibility, too. Since you’re inviting only a handful of guests, you’ll want them all to be able to attend. Some wedding venues you can consider are Celeste’s Garden and The Manor House. Celeste’s Garden is venue located in the heart of the city and have two options, an outdoor venue and a modern indoor venue. Meanwhile The Manor House is a vintage venue that also offers and indoor and outdoor setting for a small wedding. For a minimalist and modern union, check out Celeste’s Garden. On the other hand, for a vintage-inspired celebration, The Manor House is just what you might need.
[Venue: Celeste’s Garden]
[Venue: The Manor House]
(2) Seek out culinary excellence.
Guests always remember weddings with exceptional food, so it’s very important to pick a catering service that aligns with your wedding vision. And since an intimate wedding means more time to spend with guests at the banquet, a tailored menu that caters to your guests’ preferences will make time together even more memorable. For example, go the extra mile and ask for dietary restrictions and food intolerances to be even more thoughtful of everyone’s needs. Another way you can be more thoughtful when it comes to food is by creating a unique dessert spread. For this, you can turn to Bunphant Cake. No matter what your wedding theme, Bunphant Cake can deliver the cake of your dreams as well as a table filled with sweet goodies for your and your loved ones.
[Desserts: Bunphant Cake / Photo: Pixel Hall]
(3) Fill the air with harmonious musical accompaniment.
Music plays a crucial role in setting the mood for your wedding. Ultimately, you can let music be the moving force to heighten the emotions of the day. Romantic music will bring out feelings of love, playful music will fill everyone with glee–use the power of music to create the perfect wedding day atmosphere. And on that note, we highly recommend going for instrumental music. Harpist Arielle Wong is a veteran when it comes to evoking emotions using instrumental music. She works closely with couples to ensure the repertoire of the day matches the celebration. Another option is to tap a band like Felice Studio that offers instrumental music with more variety as well as vocal accompaniment. This allows you to add more diversity to your song choices and arrangements. For an intimate wedding, harmonious music will truly be a meaningful detail to pursue, so do spend time on this!
[Music: Harpist Arielle Wong]
[Music: Felice Studio]
(4) Aim for unique and elegant floral decorations.
If you pick a smaller wedding venue for your intimate wedding, sometimes you need less decorations to create a magical setting. This means you will have more leeway to play around with the space, seasonal flowers, and any other additional decorations. Use this to your advantage and aim for a unique and elegant look that will set your union apart from the rest. Once Wedding Decoration has been in the industry for several years now and has created stunning settings for couples, both in indoor and at outdoor venues. A consultation with a stylist from their team would be the first step to getting your dream intimate wedding in the works.
[Decorations: Once Wedding Decoration]
(5) Create a warm and inviting celebration with vintage elements.
A vintage theme can elevate any kind of wedding, even an intimate one. This style has a very warm and homey vibe to it which can ultimately make all your wedding attendees feel less like spectators and more like a part of your celebration. A smaller wedding will also embrace the look and feel of a vintage theme more, since you’ll have a more cozy space to work with. PARC Antique & Lifestyle offers excellent vintage decorations and styling, which can be customized to suit your needs. If you’re on the lookout for a partner stylist for a vintage wedding, take a quick a look and their work.
[Decorations and Styling: PARC Antique & Lifestyle / Photography Mushroom Visuals]
(6) Watch the magic unfold before your eyes.
After making well-thought-out decisions about your wedding venue, banquet menu, wedding music, and floral decorations, you can slowly watch your magical day unfold before your eyes! If you plan everything well–with the venue, food, music, and floral decor all complementing each other–your small wedding will have unparalleled emotional and aesthetic impact on all who grace the event.
In summary, creating an exceptional wedding experience for a small wedding is reliant on how well you plan out the crucial details, specifically the venue, the food, the music, and the decorations.
