Tips for Planning a Small Wedding

Are you in the process of planning a small wedding? Many couples have been opting for smaller weddings in the wake of COVID-19, but also as a general trend. There are many benefits to having a wedding with a small guest list, including lower costs, less planning, and more intimacy. Here are some tips for planning a small wedding.

Keep it Personal

As you plan out the details of your ceremony and reception, keep things as personal as you can. Select songs and readings that you love and that are meaningful to both of you. You can also write your own vows and personalize your wedding decor. You might also consider involving some of your guests in the wedding rituals (such as asking someone to do a reading).  

Personalizing details at your wedding will make the day more memorable for your guests -- no matter how small the wedding is. Plus, with a smaller wedding, it’s more likely that everyone in the room knows the two of you very well and you will catch how meaningful these details truly are! 

Hire a Photographer and a Videographer

Regardless of their size, all weddings deserve to be professionally documented! Don’t rely on friends and relatives to take pictures for you or you risk missing special moments. Instead, hire an experienced wedding photographer.

Depending on your budget, you may also want to hire a videographer! A wedding video is an invaluable keepsake that you won’t regret investing in. An incredible wedding video is also an excellent way to share your wedding day with people who couldn’t be there in person.

Keep the Traditions You Want

A small wedding doesn’t have to neglect all tradition. You (and your future spouse) are in charge of deciding what traditions you want to keep and which ones you can do without. For you example, you can still get married in a fabulous white wedding dress no matter how small the guest list is. You can also keep other traditions, such as the first dance, throwing the bouquet, cutting the cake, etc. 

Treat Yourself as Your Prep

No matter how small your wedding is, you deserve to treat yourself as you prepare for it! Have your hair and makeup done and indulge in any other special treatments you’d enjoy. You could also get a hot towel shave, a facial, a massage -- or all of the above! It’s your wedding day, so why not treat yourself? 

Stop in at Koser Jewelers!

Last but not least, stop into Koser Jewelers while planning your wedding! Our jewelry experts will help you with every jewelry-related need you might have for your big day. From finding the perfect wedding bands to getting your jewelry wedding-day ready -- we’re here for you! Stop in soon or give us a call at 717-653-4941.