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Friday, January 23, 2009

Small Weddings - What Are The Benefits

By Jim Carpenter

There are several reasons for why couples are now opting for much smaller weddings rather than big and lavish ones. The biggest problem with a large wedding is the cost and often couples find themselves still paying for it long after it has taken place.

In recent years the number of people choosing to spend vast sums of money on lavish weddings because celebrities have is quite astounding. Yet smaller weddings are now coming back into fashion and certainly many people are seeing the advantages of having one. For those who want something a little more personal and intimate on their special day then a small wedding should be considered.

But although your wedding may be small it does not mean it has to be informal, simple or cheap. Certainly a small wedding will not be as expensive as a large wedding because guest's numbers are much less but you can still make it lavish if you want.

When it comes to a small wedding in fact we are referring to the number of guests that have been invited and will be attending this event. Normally with such weddings the bride and groom will only invite a few very close relatives and friends to celebrate this very important day in their lives.

Because the guest numbers are much smaller with this wedding the bride and groom are able to focus more of their time and energy into the areas of their wedding that they consider to be important. Certainly this may well mean that they are able to actually have their wedding and honeymoon abroad rather than at home.

There are lots of destinations around the world where people are now choosing to get married when they have a small wedding. The Caribbean is an extremely popular destination with many couples these days and for some a little more unique, couples are heading to Las Vegas. Whilst others who are looking for something a little more intimate and romantic are choosing the route of having theirs at a castle or in a mountain lodge.

If you really want to be saving money on your wedding day and have it at home instead there are certain things one can do to save on the costs. The majority of costs for a wedding are taken up by the reception because in many cases a couple will hire a room or hold it in a hotel. But instead to save money why not arrange for the reception to be held at a family member's home or at a restaurant that the bride and groom like.

As you can see from above a small wedding can be as elaborate as you want it to be. Just what kind of small wedding you choose to have will depend on how much you are willing to spend. But what is important to remember is that this is your special day and it is one that you and your guests should enjoy and remember for years to come no matter what size it is.

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