Wedding planning companies and planners in Italy always emphasize the great benefits of small weddings. Many wedding venues in Italy, in particular, have started setting a guest limit for couples getting married in Italy to increase the number of small weddings and highlight their importance.

Is the wedding you’ve been dreaming of a smaller, more intimate celebration with your loved ones? Do large weddings of 200 people or more seem overwhelming to you? You dream of a wedding for maybe 50, maybe 30 or 20 people. Either way, small weddings have many advantages. In small weddings, guests can get to know each other more quickly and the fun can reach its peak, the transfer of guests will not be a topic that preoccupies your mind. It is impossible not to mention, small wedding is always budget friendly.

However, reducing your guest list does not reduce the specificity of the wedding. You can personalize every aspect of your wedding. For example, you can give personalized gifts for each guest. Small-scale, big-budget weddings are open to all kinds of decoration and entertainment ideas. You can make your most special day unique with fireworks displays or various visual shows. Small-scale weddings may require considering many details at once. Issues such as how to organize the tables or how to ensure the flow of the night are some of these.

Below you can find our tips for your small-scale wedding. We think our tips will help you in many aspects, such as planning and decorating your day.

1. Consider an Airbnb

Sometimes we come across such beautiful Airbnbs that the atmosphere of the weddings held there is no different from most wedding venues. Additionally, Airbnb provides you cost efficiency. You can look for Airbnbs where events can be held in the area where you want to hold your wedding.

2. Find a Restaurant

One of the best options for small-scale weddings is to celebrate in a restaurant. A restaurant with authentic wooden decoration and a capacity of 20-30 people can provide you with the wedding venue you want. You can also get catering service from the restaurant. One of your favorite restaurants or the restaurants you always go to with your lover can be your wedding venue, why not?

3. Hire a Wedding Planner

Hiring a wedding planner can benefit you in many ways. Planners will find you the right venue and vendors for your small guest list, taking the stress off your shoulders and making the most of your day.

4. Organize a Multi-Day Event

Since you are having a wedding with few guests, you may want to consider spreading it over a few days. Pre- and post-wedding events are just as fun as the wedding itself and are very popular. An Italian-themed welcome dinner before the wedding and a brunch with your loved ones after the wedding might not be a bad idea.

5. Break the Mold

You can try all kinds of different designs for small weddings. For example, you can prepare a customized seating chart or give names to the cocktails you serve at the cocktail hour. Your planner will give you lots of ideas on this. Your guests will feel special with such customized details.