Deciding on the size of your wedding
One of the first things that engaged couples need to think about is how “big” they want their wedding day to be.
Of course, there are no hard and fast rules on the minimum and maximum numbers, but these questions might help you figure out what’s best for you.
Who’s important to you?
You’ve both got to feel comfortable with the number of guests you have at your wedding. It’s one of the most intimate moments of your life, so you need to be surrounded by those who love and cherish you and who you acknowledge as significant in your life. The people you invite should be the ones who have been influential in your past and will continue to be important in your future.
What’s your personality type?
Are you more introverted and prefer spending time with a small group of close friends? Or do you have a wide social circle, and you couldn’t bear to be without any of them? Make sure the number feels right to you, based on your natural style of being.
What’s expected?
Some of us have large families, or perhaps the culture you live in dictates you opt for a small or large wedding. You do need to factor in whether there are particular people who your parents would especially like to be there. It could cause a bit of conflict, but it’s worth considering everyone’s expectations upfront.
Where do you intend to get married?
If you’ve fallen in love with a venue, the size of your wedding may be taken care of. The average size of venue can usually cater for around 100 guests, whereas an ‘intimate’ venue may only cater to around 50. You might be thinking tiny or micro-wedding, in which case guest numbers may only be 15 people or less.
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