If you want to forego the big hoopla and would love to experience a bit of intimate romantic settings, intimate weddings are the way to go. Intimate weddings don’t always necessarily have to do with budget weddings. Well, of course, it can be an option but it’s not only about it. We can think of elopements, personalized experiences that can feel the comfort of familiarity. Sometimes it can get inspired by your own love stories. It is a way of celebrating your union in a meaningful way in a relaxed and personal environment. Maybe amidst the dusty books or in the lap of Mother Nature herself. Let’s find out the best way to celebrate your love affair in an intimate atmosphere.
Choosing A Perfect Venue
While planning for your intimate wedding, it is imperative to choose a perfect venue. Are you planning for some elopements or would like to celebrate it in the vineyards? Maybe in the library if you are a book lover or have got hooked to a bookworm who loves the smell of old pages. You can also opt for palaces and havelis with beautiful courtyards to experience the historic romance that has never faded with time. How about arranging an intimate cozy picnic just for the couple to add a personal touch? However, we need to keep in mind that an intimate wedding calls for intimate spaces like a family-owned vineyard or a beautiful backyard.
Personalization Is The Key
Personalization is a modern trend. This is a unique way to reflect on your love stories. Some may prefer having customized vows or some others can incorporate some memories into your wedding decor. Decorate the venues with personalized items that reflect your personality and personal experience. Some photographs and souvenirs can work wonders. Maybe displaying some love letters in your wedding dress such as Ambani’s daughter-in-law, Radhika Merchant. How about that? If you love nature, incorporate ceremonies like planting saplings to add a personal touch.
Curate A Thoughtful Guest List
Unlike larger weddings where wedding invites can go past your distant relative, we prefer a small guest list in an intimate setting. We can start focussing on close friends and relatives, people who have supported you throughout the relationship and without whom you cannot imagine celebrating your big day. If you are still confused about whom to call, browse through your text messages and call logs. Select from those whom you have spoken to in the last six months. You should keep in mind how comfortable you would be among those guests you would be calling to celebrate your wedding day. Here, we should follow the principle of quality over quantity.
Opt For Simple Minimalist Decor
Creating a simple and minimalist decor calls for a delicate balance of sophistication and beauty. The color palette and choice of flowers should be such that it should overwhelm the wedding decor. You can choose soft pastel colors or a combination of white and gold to make it cohesive with the intimate wedding theme. Elegant seating arrangements and optimal use of lighting can create a magical effect in your wedding decor. The use of handwritten place cards, and menu cards can reflect your personal style and story. You can also make use of the natural environment like wildflowers or tree plants as your background to enhance the overall look.
Arrange For Special Engagement Activities
There must be one most talented singer in your friend group or an amazing heartbroken guitarist who can weave magic with their lyrical music. You can coax them a little for that special song on your wedding day. Some heartfelt speeches from your closest people can just make your day. If you like to enjoy a bit of laughter, you can arrange a barbeque session with your friends to make a meaningful connection. How about roasting some marshmallows to pair with your hot chocolates? Let’s bring out the stories of your most memorable moments, some embarrassing scenes you can laugh about, or about those nights when you cried your heart out and landed at your best friend’s apartment.
Hire A Professional Photographer
Photographers can be your best friend when it comes to your wedding day. Capture beautiful moments that will remain with you forever. Candid photographs go well with intimate weddings. You can keep journaling your elopement adventures, beautiful backdrops, and all your personal experiences associated with your weddings. You can also arrange for pre-wedding shoots to keep your celebration going. Arrange some photo booths to add a bit of personalization to your wedding bells. This is also a fun way to engage your guests and have a bit of fun and laughter in your celebration.
Opt For A Personalized Menu
Instead of going for a gala buffet plan, we can have personalized menus keeping in mind the preferences of our guests. Since we have a small guest gathering, logistics would be a stress-free event. You can also source from local vendors to bring the feel of authenticity to the place. If you are vegan and want to show some love to Mother Nature, you can also incorporate them into your wedding menu. After all, food can be the best way to reach your heart. And the best thing is that your guests will leave the venue fully satisfied with lasting memories of the fun-filled celebration.
Create A Relaxed Atmosphere
Choosing comfy seating arrangements like plush balls, and soft cushions so that the guest can sit and relax. Instead of formal tables and chairs, we can go for mattresses and beautiful tents adorned in fairy lights, maybe to enjoy a little bit of wine or champagne under the starlit sky. The casual dress code can add to the comfort. Maybe PJ’s can become a part of the intimate wedding theme. Sometimes, a swing in the forest can create a magical effect apart from ensuring your comfort. A bonfire setting will help you open up with your guests. You might enjoy some barbecues on the go with never-ending life stories amidst the woods.
Planning an intimate wedding is like writing love letters. Wondering how? Because every detail narrates your unique story. It has emotions and experience embedded in it. From personalized vows to curating the most intimate guestlist, every element has been a part of your fairytale. Intimacy doesn’t compromise the fun element, but it makes the celebration unforgettable. It is not about grandeur, it is about making genuine connections.
