Until recently, mainly older newlyweds decided on intimate wedding receptions, while among younger people, loud parties planned over a year in advance dominated. Recently, rising prices of everything encourage limiting wedding expenses. What is an intimate wedding and how to organize it?
Smaller receptions tend to be more intimate, limited to the closest people. It is assumed that such weddings do not exceed 50 people. The advantage of this solution is the greater possibility to choose the party venue. Most venues are adapted to that number of guests. With a smaller group, it is also easier to organize an intimate outdoor wedding. In summer, we like parties under the stars in boho or rustic style. Gardens, ships, or parks are ideal for such events, which doesn't make sense with a hundred or more guests, as either there will be no option to fit everyone or it risks scattering guests across open spaces like a park. Another advantage of intimate weddings is easier transport for guests and the opportunity to talk with each of them. Undoubtedly, cost savings should also be appreciated. How to organize an intimate wedding?
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Newlyweds, witnesses, and parents – is that too few? Increasingly often, couples decide to spend the money allocated for the wedding on a trip and an intimate beach wedding in the Dominican Republic, Zanzibar, or Greece. This is an option for unforgettable memories and holidays spent with close people. Intimate weddings can also include 20-30 guests, for which the wedding reception can even be organized at home if there is enough space in the living room or garden. This is a huge saving for those who prefer to invest in exceptional culinary specialties, gifts for guests, or space decoration rather than venue fees. Suitable support from a creative wedding planner can transform our garden into a fairy-tale castle, magical Hogwarts, or an enchanted garden surrounded by lush vegetation, including wisteria swaying overhead. Intimate parties do not exclude good fun with attractions.
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Undoubtedly, well-thought-out attractions for an intimate wedding will complete the event and provide beautiful memories. A photo slideshow is a popular wedding attraction, but the larger the group, the more complicated it becomes to gather everyone and ensure visibility. In a smaller group, such a show has a more intimate character, allowing conversations, sharing memories, and mutual audibility of all guests. An idea for a special gift for the newlyweds can also be a film recording in which all participants say something. A cameraman can organize a special place for such recording. Again, such an initiative works much more smoothly with fewer participants, without rush and unwanted exclusion of anyone. The photo booth is an idea both as a gift for the newlyweds and for the guests themselves. Funny props put everyone in a playful mood, making sure no one remains solemn in the photos. Maybe add karaoke or a caricaturist who will create wedding illustrations unlike any photographs. If children are present, you can consider a cheerful clown show, or stands with ice cream or cotton candy. Group dances are also easier with a smaller number of guests. With 300 people, it's difficult to expect everyone on the dance floor simultaneously.
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Besides foreign destinations, many regions and places in Poland favor celebrating family events. It is definitely easier to organize guests when travel is easier than flying to Zanzibar. In regions such as the Baltic Sea or Masuria, intimate weddings can gain an extra charm due to the unique scenery of beaches, lakes, and sunsets over the water. Choosing the location for such an event is important both for the ceremony itself and the accommodation. Guests will gladly stay in one place, ideally where the party is held as it is most convenient. Naturally, the idea of a hotel comes to mind, and rightly so, as both large ballroom weddings and intimate weddings fit well in the still exclusive but perhaps smaller hotel restaurant halls. Hotel St. Bruno in Giżycko meets the needs of intimate weddings, offering not only atmospheric halls for receptions but also an orangery and a garden located by the Łuczański Canal. The hotel boasts 700 years of tradition, as once the Teutonic Castle stood there. This is an additional advantage when celebrating all kinds of events.
When deciding on an intimate wedding, it is worth using the services of hotels experienced in organizing such events because professional service is a good start to an emotional and memorable celebration.
