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    These Magical Intimate Wedding Reception Photos Are Sure to Inspire

    Posted on November 8, 2019 by Emily

    Spoiler alert: we love intimate weddings. Narrowing your guest list down to just your nearest and dearest can be a challenge, but it’s so worth it. A smaller guests list allows for you to meaningful interactions with each and every guests, rather than the rushed greetings that come with larger guest lists. Plus, less guests means less costs, giving you the opportunity to spend more on special wedding details- a five-star meal, a luxurious wedding venue, or save the extra cash for an epic honeymoon at your dream destination- Paris? Oui, Oui!

    These magical intimate wedding reception photos are must-sees, and may just inspire you to cut your wedding guest list in half.

    Chris and Marissa’s Intimate Off-the-Grid California Wedding

    Number of Guests: 28

    Wedding Cost:  $16,000-18,000

    Photos: Sam Arroyo

    Venue: The Ruin Venue

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    Julia and Bobbie’s Intimate Ontario At-Home Wedding

    Number of Guests: 50

    Wedding Cost:  $11,000

    Photos: Jennifer Moher and Hugh Whitaker

    Venue: Couple’s home

    Justine and Kyle’s Enchanting Restaurant Wedding in Philadelphia

    Number of Guests: 72

    Wedding Cost: $45,000

    Photos: Peach Plum Pear Photo

    Venue: Osteria

    Katie and Ethan’s California Garden Wedding

    Number of Guests: 28

    Wedding Cost: $15,000

    Photos:  Kaitie Brainerd Photography

    Venue: San Ysidro Ranch

    Sara and Jason’s Boho Wedding in Maui

    Number of Guests: 43

    Photographer: One Eleven Photography

    Venue: The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas

    Michelle & Joshua’s Intimate Wedding at Haiku Mill

    Number of Guests: 17

    Photography: Dmitri and Sandra Photography

    Venue: The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea

    Lauren and Caleb’s $7,500 Missouri Barn Wedding

    Venue: Dodson Orchards llc

    Photographer: Mikaela Wendel Photography

    Cynthia and John’s At-Home California Wedding

    Number of Guests: 72

    Photography: Let’s Frolic Together

    Venue: Groom’s parents’ home

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