How to Keep Your Wedding Small

There's no denying that the bigger your wedding is, the more it's going to cost you. You'll need a bigger venue, and you'll have more people to feed too. Not everyone wants a big wedding, but you can feel obligated to invite a lot of people. If you would rather keep your wedding as small as possible, there are few things you can do to reduce the guest list.

Keep It Close

Think about inviting only your closest family and friends to your wedding. You might feel like you have to invite your second-cousin or that one friend from school who you barely speak to, especially if you were invited to their wedding. But most people will understand if you stick to close family and friends only.

Consider Plus-Ones and Children Carefully

Some people want a child-free wedding, while others think children make weddings more fun. It's up to you whether you want to allow children at your wedding. When it comes to plus-one invites, there are certain etiquette rules to follow. Married couples of those who have been in a relationship for a long time get invites, but you don't have to invite anyone else.

Have a Destination Wedding

A destination wedding can be the perfect excuse for a small guest list. You can say that you want to keep costs down, and many people won't want to travel too far, anyway. In fact, you could even consider eloping if you want to keep the guest list super short, to perhaps two to four people.

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