Decades ago, a big wedding used to be the dream of most brides-to-be. People liked being the centre of attention and attract the envy of their entire group of friends. But the preference for events with more than 150 guests was already on a steep decline even before the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic. With its various restrictions and safety measures, the pandemic resulted in a
temporary shutdown of the wedding industry followed by increased demand for private wedding venue in 2020, enabling couples to both get married during the pandemic and enjoy the associated benefits of an intimate wedding.
The wedding industry is currently encouraged to organise and operate smaller events in order to be Covid-safe. Yet the advantages offered by a private wedding venue had been acknowledged even before the introduction of restrictions on the number of guests allowed. Read on to discover why you shouldn’t miss the huge, lavish, and impersonal events that weddings used to be:
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Advantages of a private venue
Exclusive boutique venues and private outdoor wedding venues are the most sought-after nowadays for numerous reasons:
Reducing costs
The economic crisis more than a decade ago and the current crisis caused by the pandemic have taught people to be more careful about their spending. At the same time, the average cost of a wedding has nearly doubled in the past decade, partly because of social media and partly because vendors have perfected their services to offer a higher standard of business.
Thus, a small wedding is preferable when the newlyweds may also have other expenses to cover, such as upfront payment for a new house or vehicle.
Access to natural beauty
Would you like to get married on the beach or have a mountain as the backdrop for your ceremony? The best private outdoor wedding experiences are from places such as Whitsunday wedding venues that will provide amazing background and decorations without having to spend the extra dollars.
Choosing a meaningful venue
Requiring a large wedding will likely restrict your options when it comes to saying ‘I Do’ at a location which is meaningful to you. Alternatively you can opt to host your wedding at luxury wedding venues Queensland for the same or lesser costs.
Easier to personalise
Details are very important at a wedding, and getting married at your dream destination wedding venue that caters to small or medium size parties will allow you to adapt the venue to your needs and preferences. This is harder to achieve in a large venue with a capacity of hundreds of guests. Venues that are more luxury, private and intimate will create a better atmosphere and allow for creativity and personalisation.
More flexibility when it comes to external vendors
Having a private wedding reception can make it easier to change arrangements. Large wedding venues often lack the willingness to welcome external vendors or suppliers, and introduce extra charges when you try to customise your event. While many boutique venues already have their
trusted local vendors that they will recommend to customers, they also tend to be more open to third-party providers.
Exclusivity
‘I’d love to share the venue with another wedding’ – said no bride ever! An intimate wedding is much more private and personal, and all the attention will be centred on you as a couple. Destination wedding venues such as Villa Botanica host only one event per day, ensuring that the estate is exclusively yours to enjoy and explore on your big day.
Cutting down on the guest list
This is considered an advantage by those who are introverted or do not enjoy the crowds. Nowadays communicating with each other is easier, but we have become pickier about who we choose to spend our time with. An intimate wedding can be the perfect excuse to avoid those people you won’t miss on the most important day in your life.
Having your ceremony and reception at the same venue
This will add to the private feel of your wedding because the event will flow better without the pain of transferring from one place to another. Benefits also include saving money and having more time available to celebrate and relax.
Personalising food
Would you like to offer a six-course meal and matching wines? This can be harder to achieve if you have 200 guests but is perfectly possible if you only have to deal with 50 of your closest friends and relatives. Eating is a great way to connect with people and build on the intimacy of the event.
Custom seating arrangements
On their wedding day most couples want to spend more time with the people they love most in the world. An intimate wedding enables you to create a single table that guests can share, such as long feasting tables that will look gorgeous with lots of candles, fairy lights or bistro lights hanging from the ceiling.
Implementing creative ideas
When there are fewer guests grabbing a beverage, you can try a DIY wedding bar. This lets your guests mix their own cocktails or fill champagne glasses from the tap. You will save on the cost of a bartender while also encouraging guests to connect with each other.
How to plan an intimate wedding and ensure it stays that way First of all, an intimate wedding in a destination wedding location should be the way you have envisioned it ever since accepting the marriage proposal. You and your future spouse will be the ones to decide what a beautiful small wedding means to you, but in general you may want to consider the following aspects:
Keeping the guest list small
A great wedding planner tip is only inviting those you’ve spoken to within the last three months – these are often the people who matter most.
Sending handwritten invitations
Exercise your beautiful hand-lettering to save money on invitations and impress your guests at the same time.
Prepare fun activities
Tired of the traditional dancing at a wedding? Choose some fun activities such as lawn games to prevent people from scrolling their social media newsfeeds instead of interacting to each other.
Invest in your photographer
Your wedding is not just the day when you get married, but an important chapter in your life and an event that you will remember for the rest of your life. Having good photos to go back to that special moment in time is paramount. A small wedding will allow you to capture intimate moments easily, while a professional photographer will make posing for wedding photos a lot more entertaining.
Create a lounge area
Create at least one area where people can relax after dinner and talk to each other. Keeping people stuck at their tables without much to do except for eating and drinking is the recipe for a boring wedding.
Personalise place cards
When you have fewer guests, it is easier to create personalised place cards for everyone. Such a table card should contain the hand-calligraphed name of the guest and something that ties them into the theme of your wedding. Handwritten menus are also easier to put into practice at an intimate wedding.
Choose a destination wedding
It is simpler to pull off a destination wedding when the number of guests is reduced. The coordination of travel is less complex and there will be a wider choice of venues that can accommodate everybody. Why choose an intimate event at a private wedding venue, again? All things considered, we think your wedding should be about you, not a public event that doesn’t represent your real values. Villa Botanica is a stunning destination wedding venue that oozes intimacy and romance. We are passionate about creating unique and unforgettable wedding experiences by offering a tailored approach to each and every couple. Contact us for the luxury intimate wedding of your dreams!
