Why in the world would anyone wish to throw a smaller wedding? Nowadays of over-the-top celebrity weddings and spending enough on a wedding party to put you in debt for many years, you don't hear much about small weddings. But they are making a comeback, specifically for those brides who prefer a more personal, intimate atmosphere. This is why I desired to share some small wedding thoughts with you in this post.

First, though, let me clarify a few things. A small wedding does not mean a friendly wedding, or a basic wedding, or a cheap wedding (though obviously, because the visitor list is dramatically reduced, there might be significant savings). It simply refers to the size of the guest list. Instead of inviting your best friend's great aunt from Pittsburgh, the guest list and big event are confined to a small circle of close relatives and friends. How small? Often as small as only ten to fifteen people.

Beyond sharing the most critical day of your life with a small, intimate group of friends, a small wedding allows you the freedom to focus on those aspects of the wedding which are most important to you and might otherwise have been out of your reach.

For example, a smaller wedding makes a destination wedding far more practical than a large wedding. A destination wedding is exactly as it sounds ... the wedding is held out of town, at a setting that meets the interests of the groom and bride. Las Vegas is a destination wedding. A style park, just like Disney World, is a destination wedding. There actually are few limitations ... a mountain lodge, a beach house, a bed and breakfast, a ski trip, and so on. While the wedding party and guest list are small, a destination wedding becomes easier to achieve.

The reception for a small wedding may be held in the intimate, comfortable setting of a family member's home. It could be held at the favorite restaurant of the wedding couple. It can be held out doors at a favorite park, or in the backyard of your best friend. With these more intimate weddings, your choices are nearly unlimited.

You also have more leeway in your food opportunities. If this is a significant area for the wedding of your dreams, then catering or dining out at a fine restaurant are much more likely to fit within your budget. But you might equally enjoy a potluck or a buffet or even an afternoon of hors d'ourves. A smaller wedding allows you the freedom to pursue the wedding you really want for yourself.

The concept behind a smaller wedding is to share your big day with only a few special people. Since the size of the wedding party and visitors is easily manageable, small weddings tips often enable you to pursue the wedding of your dreams when otherwise it wouldn't be possible. Whether it is a fancy, elegant wedding or a few close friends sharing a common interest, it's your choice. Make your intimate wedding a wedding you will always remember.