Wedding Trends

So, you’ve decided to pare down the guest list. Maybe it’s for the budget, maybe it’s for your sanity, or maybe you just don’t want to feed your dad’s third cousin’s new friend. But then the Micro-Wedding Anxiety kicks in. You start worrying that without 200 people doing the Electric Slide, your wedding is going to feel like a quiet, slightly awkward dinner party where everyone is checking their watches by 8:00 PM. You're afraid it’s going to feel...well, lame.

Here’s the truth: There is a massive difference between a wedding that is small and a wedding that is small-minded. An intimate wedding isn't just a diet version of a big wedding. When done right, it’s actually a superpower. It’s your chance to ditch the stiff traditions that nobody actually likes and trade them for an experience that feels like you. If you want to skip the cheesy DJ, host a five-course tasting menu at your favorite bistro, or get married in a greenhouse with just your ten favorite humans, you can. And guess what? It’ll probably be the best wedding your guests have ever been to.

Let’s talk about how to have an intimate wedding that doesn’t feel lame:

1. How to Design an Intimate Wedding That Feels Luxurious

When you have a massive guest list, you’re basically playing a game of numbers, trying to fill a giant room so it doesn't look empty. But with an intimate wedding, you get to stop filling space and start creating a vibe. Think of it this way: instead of spreading your budget paper-thin across twenty mediocre tables, you can go deep on the details that actually matter. The goal is to make every single element from the weight of the napkins to the height of the centerpieces look like it was chosen with obsession and purpose. When every detail feels curated rather than standard issue, the space feels intentionally luxurious instead of just small, and your guests will feel the difference the second they walk in.

2. Best Venue Types for Intimate Weddings

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