Real (Intimate)Weddings: Small is Beautiful
Real weddings. They’re all over the blogosphere. The thing about ALL of the real weddings featured on this blog is that they are all intimate weddings (less than 75 guests.) If you’re considering an intimate wedding, but need a little inspiration (or encouragement), take a peek at some of these fabulous stories (and photos!)
Terrace Wedding in San Francisco
An Ontario wedding with ice cream
A $3,000 wedding in downtown Texas
Destination wedding in Scotland with owl ringbearer
A rustic winery wedding in Ontario
A Misty North Carolina Wedding
Deep Forest Wedding in California
Peacock Themed New Orleans Wedding
McKenzie & Jeremy’s Oceanfront Wedding
Jennifer and Scott’s Glass Studio Wedding
Sandra and Jason’s Vancouver Island Wedding
Candice and Rob’s Florida DIY wedding
Lucy & Rob’s Vintage Glam Wedding
Destination Wedding in Whistler

A Destination Wedding in New York City

Boutique Hotel Wedding in Boston
Elegant Restaurant Wedding in Texas

B & B Wedding in North Carolina
A Forest Wedding in California


Cottage Wedding in the Muskokas
Art Nouveau DIY Wedding in California
California Destination Wedding
Beach Destination Wedding in Mexico
Restaurant Wedding in Minnesota
Delightful California Garden Wedding
Garden Wedding on Vancouver Island
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December 2nd, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I love the idea of an intimate wedding…and luckily, I am having one…but is my wedding still considered intimate with 90 people. My FH and I come from very large families (He has 6 sisters and 1 brother and I have 21 aunts and uncles- not included their spouses)? Just wondering? Thanks!
December 2nd, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Congrats on your upcoming wedding Shannon!
I think everyone has their own definition of intimate. For me, a wedding with 75 guests or less is considered intimate. That said, when you compare a guest list of 90 people to one with 300 (as many weddings are!), 90 does seem intimate!
December 30th, 2009 at 5:25 am
I love the idea of an intimate wedding as well!! Upon telling some of my friends about my current boyfriend’s (hopefully soon fiance’s) and my plans to have a small wedding of less than 60 people she teased saying we were having a VIP event. As an event designer I see all too often the stress and pressure of having a very large event with tons of guests invited. M and I both want something small, intimate, sophisticated and sexy. I cannot wait until we are engaged and can begin planning!!
January 1st, 2010 at 6:16 am
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January 17th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
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February 3rd, 2010 at 6:33 am
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July 13th, 2010 at 11:25 am
I love looking through all the real weddings and all the ideas and links that this site has to offer. It has been extremely useful as I’ve planned my own intimate wedding (20ish guests). Thanks to all who have shared!