Creative Ideas for a Small Wedding in your Home Town
Here at County Line Event Center, we specialize in small to mid-size weddings up to 130 guests. Our packages are all-inclusive, and affordable, so you are able to have that dream wedding you always imagined. Below are just a few creative ideas for a small wedding, which we hope sparks the confidence you need in making it a reality. If you would like some assistance or just someone to talk to, we are here to guide you every step of the way, so that small wedding in your home town can become a dream come true.
1. Stick to a Small Guest List
Keeping a guest list small can be quite tricky, but why invite all those people you barely see, or who are no longer a part of your life? If you are worried about hurting someone’s feelings, first think about what’s best for you and your family, because beginning a life together managing wedding debt can be more than you bargained for.
A wedding is a special & intimate occasion, and if you need to do it on a strict budget, something has to give, and the first place to start is your guest list. A good way to tackle this would be to first identify your VIP list. This is the list of people who are dearest to your heart. You could start identifying this list by checking your cell phone. See who you’ve spoken to within the last 6 months to a year, because the people you interact with, are the ones dear to your heart.
2. Know What You Need
Every wedding, no matter the size, will need food, a bar, staff, rentals, some décor, and entertainment. It’s also a great idea to hire a wedding planner, event if it’s only for day-of coordination. This person facilitates the flow of the day, so you can enjoy it instead of worrying about your wedding timeline.
This is where County Line Event Center comes in, because with our all-inclusive packages, you will get a wedding planner who will help you with your overall planning process, as well as day-of coordination. The packages also include almost everything you’ll need, all within a very affordable price. It doesn’t get any better than that!!
3. Skip What Isn’t Important
As you’re determining the details, decide what is important to you and your partner and skip the things that don’t matter. You can easily nix some of the add-ons that couples try to squeeze into their budgets.
For example, not having printed ceremony programs, or wedding favors will not stop the show. Keep it casual and lighthearted, which is the perfect recipe for a wedding that everyone will talk about for years to come.
You could also skip the formal invitations, and do electronic ones instead, or send handwritten letters.
Another thing that isn’t important is all the floral you think you need. You can skip out on all the grand floral centerpieces, and use the dollars towards having the dream floral you always wanted for your wedding party. Take away a little from here, and put a little over there, is a great way to manage your budget in creating your small wedding.
4. Splurge Wisely
Your budget will go further with fewer guests, so you can use those extra funds to really enhance the evening. This is your one special day, and hopefully for the rest of your life, and so a wise decision with your extra funds, could definitely be put to good use by hiring a fantastic photographer or videographer.
At County Line Event Center, you could use the extra funds to extend your reception for an additional hour, or put towards buying your wine & liquor. You could also add-on our ‘PhotoBooth’ option, which is a definite crowd pleaser because it gives your guests an interactive way to bond at your wedding.
Most importantly, use any extra money in your budget to enhance the details that matter most to you, creating an incredible experience you and your guests will treasure.
