Welcome friend! Congratulations on getting engaged. Seriously!!
Perhaps you’re already in talks of making things official and are opting out of the surprise proposal. If you’re brainstorming, delving into and planning what your wedding is going to look like, we’ve got some ideas to share!
Choosing to have a small celebration takes the nature of getting married and gives it room to breathe. It totally deletes the pomp + production often assigned to ‘big’ weddings so you can focus on what is most important — getting married to the love of your life!
So, what to do when you’re overwhelmed with planning?
Tackle one thing at a time. Start with choosing a place you feel drawn to. Depending on the time of year, this might mean getting married in your family’s backyard, an island getaway or hosting your favourite people at a restaurant you love.
How to choose a location for your wedding
Finding the place you’ll get married tends to be the sum of a few things. Indoors or outdoors? What season? How many people can you picture joining? The place you choose sets the tone for the rest of your wedding experience.
It’s essential to get really clear on what matters most to you. When you imagine your wedding day, what do you picture?
An unreal ceremony location? A rocking party? Incredible food? Opportunities for adventure? Cool locations for photos? A helicopter ride? Hiking to an epic waterfall? Cozy hangouts? Cocktails and cheese?!?
Some planning challenges include:
Logistics — how will you get everyone in one place and where will they stay if from out of town?
Lodging — finding a place your guests will feel comfortable and looked after
Cost — how much are you diverting away from other things you care about (ie. honeymoon, buying your first home, getting a dog, etc.)?
Travel Time — do you want to go to a few different locations for photos on your wedding day?
How do you decide if you’re going to elope? Look within! Not every single person is comfortable sharing their deeply personal vows in front of an audience.
Yes, this may be your family or your close friends, but for some it’s just too overwhelming. Eloping and keeping the guest count under 20 people lends itself to an intimate, deeply personal and inclusive experience.
This has become one of the few options for celebrating in the midst of a pandemic, but what it does is allow you to really soak in being with every single person, which is a really amazing feeling!
An elopement doesn’t have to be sneaky or secretive. It is simply about being intentional with the kind of experience you want and then making it happen.
If you don’t know where to start, send us a message with a rough idea of what you’re looking for. We’ll offer suggestions for making your elopement or small wedding as awesome as can be!