By Roberta Thompson
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07 Jan, 2023
Over the last few years, more and more couples are opting to have a smaller ceremony, only inviting those nearest and dearest to them, and then inviting wider friends and family to the reception afterwards. This way, the ceremony is less stressful and less pressure , but afterwards you still get to have lots of super natural shots of everyone enjoying themselves !! I know, knowing where to start when planning a wedding can be overwhelming, yet a lot of wedding suppliers get booked up two years in advance so getting moving with your wedding plans is SUPER important!! :) If you envisage a small wedding with a BIG party, then read up here my wedding planning tips, new bestie!! You will want to keep reading until the end as the last point is the most important (in my humble opinion)... Start by setting a budget and deciding on a venue. A smaller wedding will typically be less expensive than a larger one, so you may have more flexibility in your budget for a larger party afterwards. When looking at venues, really think about where best fits your personalities and style. Another point to make when choosing a venue is by how you feel around the staff. - Do they seem interested and excited by all of your plans? Is there a wedding co-ordinator who will be looking after you all day or will different team members be involved in your wedding day? Do they give off vibes that you will be well looked after or do you seem like 'just another wedding' to them? If you are going to have 1 location for the whole day ... Are there different rooms you can use? If you are having a smaller ceremony, you will want a smaller room to keep the intimacy (or can the ceremony be outside)? Then do they have a larger room for the celebrations afterwards?!?!