Smart, cost-conscious couples will see the value in planning a small intimate wedding rather than paying tens of thousands of dollars for elaborate affairs. In fact, while low in cost, a small intimate wedding can be even more entertaining and special for guests and the bride and groom because everyone can talk, laugh and share memories. Here are a few tips to help you plan a small intimate wedding that will bring your family together and give you more "bang" for your buck. Think outside of the box when you're planning a small wedding---there are so many exciting possibilities.
Plan a Hindu Wedding
Hindu weddings are steeped in important rituals and customs. Some couples choose to have the typical Hindu ceremony that spans several days, while others have a condensed version that lasts only a few hours.
Get Ordained to Perform a Non-Denominational Wedding
Many couples are now choosing to have a friend or relative officiate their wedding ceremony rather than a judge or minister. This unorthodox honor may bring some anxiety: where do you begin? Luckily, it's easier than it seems.
Become a Legal Wedding Officiant
One of the benefits of being a legal wedding officiant is the opportunity to join friends and family in matrimony. And there are other advantages to taking this step. Legal wedding officiates can set their own rates to earn money for performing services which, depending on which type of officiate you become, can include not only weddings, but funerals, blessings and other belief-based ceremonies. Instead of going to a university or seminary to achieve this position, you can go online and become certified fairly quickly.
Plan a Quick & Simple Wedding in 6 Weeks
You can plan a quick simple wedding in six weeks with focused preparation, ingenuity and flexibility. Flexibility is the key as you must be willing to compromise on the date, time and location. As most locations for weddings are planned a year in advance, and the most popular venues up to two years, you must be willing to adjust your dream wedding to one that is more accommodating. Select lesser-known reception venues, or look for an unusual site and inquire if a wedding reception can be scheduled. It might be a tough and busy next few weeks, but with the help of friends and family you can make your wedding memorable even in a short time span.