Let’s be real, COVID 19 has done nothing but stress us out this year. If you are planning your wedding I’m sure you have changed things up a few times. The uncertainty of everything is tough for you and your guests you’ve invited to have anything set in stone. What’s the next best thing? Well, it’s time to downsize your guest list for your wedding! This isn’t something we’d normally suggest but we have some great tips for you to help if you are in that position!
Planning an Intimate Small Wedding in Tulsa
Pros of a Small Wedding
The first piece to tackle is to build a positive sense of why you should have a smaller wedding. By showing yourself there are some benefits to doing this you might be happier with it in the end. As a result, you’ll have that dream wedding you’ve always wanted.
- More Relaxed and intimate feel
- Cheaper cost to your budget
- Fewer People = Less Stress
- More time to focus on the right pieces
The #1 thing is spending less money. By doing this you’ll the freedom to spend more in other areas or save it! For example, you could hire a videographer to capture those that couldn’t make the wedding.
Work On That Guest List
This a foundational piece for any wedding is the attendees and people you’ll invite. Stick to a rule of 50 or less and make sure you consider who those 50 people are. If COVID is still a conversation topic reach out to those in advance to see how they feel about attending and traveling. You’ll likely find that some guests won’t make the trip which frees up more room for another person who would! The key is the starting point of which 50 people, 25 on each side, need to be looked at the most and then extend outside of that circle from there. Once you’ve done that your work colleagues or college friends can make the cut.
Finding the Perfect Location for your Intimate Small Wedding in Tulsa
As a business owner, I am always thinking about the space we work in. Are we using every square foot to it’s fullest potential? Or is there wasted space where we could save a few dollars? Think about that with 50 guests you want to find a place that caters to them adequately. As a result, you don’t feel stuck inside a large room with a few people. There are quite a few options in the Tulsa area that provide this intimate space! Here are just a few that we love to work with:
There are quite a few Tulsa wedding venues that have the ability to serve you and you can check them out at weddingvenuesoklahoma.com.
Don’t Sacrifice The Entertainment
Andy Warhol famously said, “One’s company, Two is a crowd, and three’s a party.” When you have a smaller reception it is still important to have something for your guests and have an Emcee. It’s difficult to manage a wedding all by yourself. DJs can provide excellent entertainment and fill the dead air. A photo booth can also provide your guests with something a little extra as well. The key piece is that giving your guests something to do so you can enjoy your reception too!
Show It Off Later
We mentioned it earlier but having someone video will capture those perfect elements of the wedding for those that can’t be there. Sure photos tell a story and your uncle bob is going to get some great Facebook content that night. However, a live stream can get those that wish they were there to truly be involved. It’s the closest thing someone can do to be at your wedding without any risk!
Complete Weddings + Events in Tulsa, OK
For more tips and resources on planning a smaller and more intimate wedding check this article from wedinpsire! Complete Weddings + Events, Tulsa’s leading provider of event and wedding photography, videography, lighting, DJ services & photo booth rental.