Small wedding?

“It’s just a small wedding…”

or “It’s our second wedding…nothing too elaborate.” Or “Our wedding is small. We’re only having a few people and don’t need anything big and fancy.” Many brides and grooms think they should say this to get a “lesser quote” from their wedding pros. The question is are you really doing yourself a disservice by stating this?

Let’s face it, not every wedding requires entertainment. If you are having a small wedding (backyard pool party) in the middle of summer, you can probably get away without a DJ. If your budget is inflexible, a small wedding is always the way to go, or you’ll be more stressed about your finances than anything else and you won’t enjoy the day at all. Of course, you can check here for discounts on all your favourite brands to see if you can make any savings and push that budget a little further, but the fact is many people can’t afford to go wild. If you aren’t going to want a first dance, or a dance with your dad or your groom to dance with his mom, with a iTunes or Spotify playlist. If you want to feel a smattering of applause when you arrive vs. an ovation, you’re OK without someone to announce you into your space. If you don’t want anything “too elaborate” or your wedding will “be small” then why go to the trouble anyway? Weddings, the history, the meaning, the purpose ARE important. If it wasn’t, then why would you or your families go to all the trouble and expense. The question is, should your memories of your wedding day be any less important?

You have a wedding reception because you want to “feel” the day. You want to be surrounded by those you love, who brought you to this day and have contributed to your life in some positive way up to this point. How do you compress 20 plus years of life into just a few hours? THAT, my friend, is EXACTLY what you are doing in those moments. If it’s not that important to you, then put on a playlist or hire the least expensive service you can find. If you truly understand the importance of this day, the meaning and purpose behind each moment, then hire a true Master Of Ceremonies and Event Planner who “GET” you. Hire someone who can help you bring your vision to life. Hire someone who will draw your guests into the most important parts of your reception, ensuring they feel a part of it vs. just having your friends show up for free beer and food.

To us, EVERY wedding is important. The size doesn’t matter. The number of times DOES NOT matter. In fact, I would argue the second or third are actually MORE important as you have a greater understanding of what marriage means. When it’s really IMPORTANT to you, call Taylored Weddings. We will do everything in our power to deliver your vision, and keep on budget.