A wedding with few guests: the beauty of simplicity and the evolutionf traditions

In the last years the concept of wedding underwent a profound transformation. If in the past weddings were huge events with hundreds of guests, now more and more couples choose to celebrate their special day in a more intimate and reserved way, with a few selected guests. This trend is not only an answer to external circumstances, as the pandemic, but it also reflects a cultural and value change that gives value to simplicity, authenticity and essentiality.

A more personal and authentic experience

One of the main advantages of a wedding with few guests is the intimate and cozy atmosphere it creates. In a smaller context the spouses can share their special day with the people they care for the most, spending more quality time with each guest. This makes the experience not only more significant but it also allows the spouses to be more present and engaged, without being overwhelmed at the organization of a big event.

More attention to details

A small wedding allows to concentrate more on the details. From the floral decoration to the menu choice everything can be cared for down to the smallest detail, offering a more tailored experience. With a reduced number of guests, the spouses have more freedom to invest in elements that really reflect their taste and personalities, creating an atmosphere that fully mirrors their vision of the ideal wedding.

More flexibility and less stress.

Organizing a wedding with few guests is generally less stressing than organizing a larger event. Logistic decision is made easier: from the venue choice, that does not necessarily have to be big or expensive, to the management of the catering, where you can opt for more refined gourmet solutions. Moreover, it increases the flexibility, allowing to choose less conventional date and venues: as farm holiday resorts immersed in nature of a small private beach.

Differences compared to the past: the evolution of wedding traditions.

In the past, a wedding was seen as a large scale social event, almost like a passage rite in which distant relatives, family friends and co-workers were invited. The size of the wedding for many families acted as a prestige and social success symbol. Couples often had to organize ceremonies in which the importance of the number of guests was overtaking the authenticity of the experience. Today, however, we see a trend reversal. Modern couples prefer wedding that reflect their personal values more than satisfying social expectations. The pandemic has certainly aided this transition, making smaller weddings a necessity, but the change was already in progress. Millennials and Z generation, in particular, favour significant experiences compared to pompous events, and this is reflected in the choice of an intimate wedding. Another significant change compared to past is the way in which spouses today see the wedding itself. If once the wedding was mostly a religious rite or a social duty now is seen as a personal and individual expression. This translates into a greater freedom in projecting the ceremony, that can be celebrated in unusual places and with alternative rites, customized to reflect the couple’s unicity.

Conclusion

Choosing a wedding with few guests does not mean to give up to a special day, but to rediscover the beauty of the essential. The difference compared to the past is in the value that we give to authentic and personal experiences, rather than conform to social standards. An intimate wedding is the expression of a love that is celebrated in simplicity, in depth and in the closeness of people that are really important.

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