Small and beautiful

Top of your wedding wish list is your closest friends and family being there to share in the joy of your big day. What makes you happy is seeing everyone you love enjoying themselves and feeling comfortable. For you, nothing could be sweeter than keeping it small and celebrating at your family home or in Mum and Dad's backyard, or an intimate dinner with your nearest and dearest.

A small wedding is a great budget-friendly option for those who want a low-key celebration. Keeping the guest list little may also give you the freedom to throw in some very special touches like personalising the wine glasses as a keepsake from the day, or treating your tight crew to a moonlit harbour cruise and a gourmet meal.

And of course, hire a photographer who understands the spirit of your day and who will capture your special moments with loved ones. With the limited guest list, you may want to think about arranging for the photographer to take a lovely candid portrait of each of your guests as they arrive which could be sent out with the thank you notes.