Small Wedding Thread (50 people or less)

We’re inviting a little over 30 people. Ceremony on the beach, reception at a pavilion steps away from the beach. Pics before the ceremony so no cocktail hour (also, it’s a dry wedding), quick ceremony then bbq buffet and cake. Trying to come up with some lawn games that will work on sand for some extra entertainment. Just a small intimate ceremony and dinner.

I had exactly 47 people at our wedding including husband and I. We had a destination wedding which made it special and we had so much time to spend with all the guest prior to our wedding. For our actual wedding we had a traditional affair, ceremony, cocktail and reception and we dance the night away! Having a small wedding was always my dream and it didn’t interfere with the regular wedding activities if anything it helped us on spending time with everyone, dancing with everyone but the low number didn’t stop us from enjoying it all.

24 people on the guest list lol we're basically just doing a cookout with a dj and photographer cake and if ppl want to dance they can lol we're not doing booze and im kinda worried no1 will dance but o well

We’re expecting around 50 guests. Not only are intimate weddings cheaper, they’re also special because you’re surrounded by people who are truly special to you, not just acquaintances.

I don’t think we are having more than 20 ppl. It is going to be great. Everyone loves us soo much and it will be really intimate.
We are getting married on the beach and then we are going to a luau.
The night before we are having cake and a cookout on another beach around sunset.
It is in Hawaii and so we will also be going on adventures with small groups!

Our wedding was 50 people and it was awesome. Way less stress - we had an 11am ceremony followed by lunch at our favorite restaurant in a private dining room. We had a pro musician playing guitar in the background and afterwards people raved about three things: The short ceremony, the food and the music. It was very nice to be able to talk to everyone!!!! (First time I was married we had 127 guests - too many for me, lol!) We were done by 3pm. It was my hubby's first wedding - at age 52! We had no dance.

If I was invited to a 2pm ceremony I would have zero expectations of a full meal, in fact we just attended one and I was surprised by the BBQ lunch they served.

Best wishes!!!

View Quoted Comment Thanks for sharing!! This is like a dream wedding, blog worthy dream wedding! I’m an avid reader of Offbeat Bride, I bet those brides would be so envious of your wedding. I love that resort!

View Quoted Comment Short and simple is so charming! I’ve always wanted to do a handfasting ceremony as a nod to my mom’s side of the family. I actually teared up when my handfasting rope came in the mail. Didn’t cry at my dress or the ring, nope I cried over a rope! Those ceremonies are precious to me.

View Quoted Comment Oh thank you! I was going to submit our wedding to Offbeat Bride but our wedding was featured in Bridal Guide online so we couldn't. Love that blog too!

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We had just about 50 people including us. A three hour cocktail style reception- passed apps, small plates. Our wedding was just over a year ago and I literally got another compliment about the food yesterday. So long as whatever you serve is good, people will be fine. We hired a small live band for background music and a little dancing. We were able to talk to everyone and were really integrated into the party, which made it fun for us. Wouldn't have had it any other way. Because we had fewer guests we were able to do things like have the live music and a brass band and still come in under budget.

View Quoted Comment I think this one was a wiccan handfasting ceremony. I think there were ribbons instead of chords, but it was a long time ago.

Last October, we went to a wedding on a yacht. It was a small affair. They had a knotting of ropes as part of their nuptials and the ceremony was officiated by the captain. There was no dancing, except for the couple's first dance. There was live music, a catered buffet and a bar. There was a ballroom on the second floor, but the families decided not to use it because there were handicapped guests and only stairs to go up. However, we were allowed to go up to the top level to enjoy the view.