An Intimate Yet Larger-Than-Life Affair? Tips to Bring This Wedding Dream to Life

When we think of a wedding, often terms like love, fun, food and beautiful venues come to mind. Being an institution created by the Almighty Himself, a nuptial is among the most memorable events of any couple’s life. 

It is natural to want to shout the happiness off of a rooftop and celebrate its destination style. Still, did you know that 17.8% of guests do not attend such weddings simply because they do not know the couple enough to justify the costs? 0uch!

Maybe that is why some couples prefer a small party that enables them to enjoy quality time with loved ones. Others wish to experience the best of both worlds. 

If you see yourself dreaming of the extreme latter, this article is your how-to guide. Using the tips mentioned below, you can throw a grand wedding that is also personal and intimate. 

Find Your Cozy Nook in a Large Venue 

When it comes to modest, intimate wedding affairs, a lot of couples choose to host a celebration in their backyard or patio. After all, home is always where the heart is, right? In case you wish to go with a traditional venue in the form of a ballroom, church or industrial loft, there is a way to make the event more close-knit. 

You can look for a smaller space within the larger venue that becomes your cozy nuptial spot. Most conventional wedding venues have interesting unexpected nooks for intimate celebrations. An example would be the mysterious library of a vast historic estate. 

Other great options would be galleries, theaters and courtyards. In a nutshell, opt for often-overlooked spaces and turn these into your unique wedding spots. 

Have Handwritten Invitations Mailed 

Just imagine yourself as a wedding guest who just received a handwritten invitation with vow booklets and gold overlay. Would that not be an exhilarating and close-to-heart moment you’d cherish forever?

When the guest list is strategic and well-planned, you get more bandwidth to walk the extra mile. There can be no better feeling for your guests than to have the ‘star couple of the day’ write down personal invitations to the ceremony. It adds that warm human touch when compared to standard printed invitation cards. 

In case you wish to skip this process altogether, there is another way to make things intimate and personal. Call up each of your guests and disclose the exciting news as you invite them to share in your joy. 

Take a Detour from Traditional Wedding Colors 

Even modern preppy brides understand that the traditional wedding colors of white and other neutral tones reign supreme. However, there is still room for you to take a detour. Are we saying you should walk the aisle in a multi-colored wedding gown?

Perhaps that would be a little too much of a shock for your guests in attendance. Think a little outside or rather inside the box. In other words, the ideal wedding colors could be a blend of the couple’s favorites. 

You can even choose to honor a deceased family member or friend by incorporating their favorite color into the decor, ensemble and even the rings. We know that diamonds, especially the classic colorless ones, are among the most popular wedding ring choices. 

You can use the same gemstone but take a different route in terms of the design. For instance - stylish wedding bands encircled with tiny precious stones are becoming a go-to for many couples. These may be thick or thin as per the wearer’s desirability. 

According to Leibish, the adornments may be simple but they’re in no way bland. You can choose colorful diamonds, emeralds, sapphires or even a combination of these for a unique band. Such rings have a separate appeal when compared to those with a single incorporated stone. 

Experiment with Alternative Seating Arrangements 

What’s the typical seating arrangement in a wedding ceremony? A cluster of decorated chairs lined next to each other in two divided groups, right? 

To make things more personal and special, you can try out alternative seating arrangements. One unique idea would be to ditch the standard chair completely. Instead of that, you can opt for hay bales with rug cushions. These can circle the focal spot where the bride and groom would exchange vows. 

Another way to be more creative in this area is to create an amphitheater look with chairs arranged as sweeping arcs, all facing the couple. These arrangements are unique and they maximize space whilst increasing the intimate appeal. 

Dig Deep with the Details 

They say the devil is in the details, but so are the angels. Whether the wedding is supposed to be modest or larger-than-life, it is essential to dig deep into the details. Since you wish to combine the two, this aspect becomes all the more important. 

Do not worry about how your ideas might appear before the guests. It’s your grand day and if you wish to hang overused mason jar lights, so be it! Maybe you wish to include all happy memories in the form of a hanging photo garden. This would be a great option especially if you have at least one picture with every guest on the list. 

Some other details that look small but can transform the mood of your big day are custom scents, cultural elements, menu signage, venue illustrations and memorial notes. 

Did you know that around 2.24 million weddings were held in 2023? The numbers have certainly declined from the previous year but one can agree that there are still a lot of unions. 

If this year, you’re joining these folks, there must be a whole lot of happy and nervous anticipation. Use the tips mentioned in this article and throw a beautiful juxtaposition of an intimate yet larger-than-life wedding party.

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