DREAMY DÉCOR Katie from Bliss Events by Katie (www.blisseventsbykatie.com) reveals her tips for decorating your wedding venue: A wedding should be about celebrating with your nearest and dearest; for some, that number is a lot, and for others, not so much. Either way, an intimate wedding can still be epic. Here are some of the things you can expect when planning a smaller wedding: Your budget: The price per head may be the same, but the number will likely make a difference to the overall cost, depending on your choices, of course. If you have a set budget, you may find that it goes further or that you can splurge on some things that you couldn’t if your guest list was larger. Your venue: If you have fallen in love with a venue that can host more guests than on your list, speak to the venue to see how they can help you create an intimate feeling. You may be able to get married in one area and have your reception in another, or partition some of the room off. Your reception: Worried the atmosphere may be a bit flat as there are fewer guests? Looking for something more casual to entertain everyone in the evening? You could create pockets of entertainment throughout the day for you and your guests to enjoy while you all spend quality time together. You may feel a DJ is a bit overbearing for your numbers, but just because there are fewer of you doesn’t mean that the party goes out the window. Your seating plan: Smaller numbers may mean that you can sit everyone together on one continuous table. You could sit in the middle and create the effect of the top table, should you wish to still incorporate some of the traditional seating arrangements. Alternatively, you could still go for round tables, just not with as many people per table. Your dé cor: Always enhance the beauty the venue offers. You chose the space for various reasons, and one of those is probably what it looks like. Maximise what features are on offer to you. Do you need chair dé cor? What style of centrepieces do you need? If you are seated at one table, a long and low arrangement with lots of detail through the middle will work well; perhaps throw in some tall centrepieces for added drama. If you have any dé cor from your ceremony, reposition it throughout the venue so nothing goes to waste. Having a focal point at any wedding is a good idea, so think about where that would work. Your day, your way: Ultimately, your wedding should reflect you as a couple and be 24 hours of celebrating two sides coming together. It’s easy to get caught up in wedding drama and feel overwhelmed, but plenty of research is key to a happy wedding. INTIMATE WEDDINGS 57
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