As a wedding photographer, I’ve experienced different sizes of weddings. And let me tell you, the smaller it is, the more intimate it is. And isn’t that kind of the whole point of a wedding? To celebrate the union of two people coming together.
My whole life I dreamed of having an elaborate and large wedding production. At least 200 guests, amazing florals, and a huge dance party. My sisters and I have seen every episode of Say Yes To The Dress and have planned out our wedding days already. The venues, that colors we want, what song we’d walk down to the aisle to. It’s just fun to think about! And I know we’re not the only ones.
As I’ve gotten older and worked as a wedding photographer, my dreams of a big wedding started to shift. Elopements and micro weddings have become more acceptable, even mandatory, because of COVID. A big wedding just isn’t my personality, and it doesn’t reflect my fiancé and I very much. We know a lot of people are going to disappointment and maybe even confused, but at the end of the day, it’s not their wedding.
If you feel any hesitation about planning a large wedding, I encourage you to think about the reasons you’re having it. Is it to celebrate your love with your community, or is it to give into pressure and expectations that are thrown at you. Every bride and groom is different. Different personalities, tastes, cultures, so there’s no “one-size-fits-all” for weddings.