There’s a lot to be said for a big, traditional wedding surrounded by hundreds of guests. However, there’s a lot of stress and details to attend to in the run up to the big day. Sometimes, smaller really is better, so why not downsize and have a court marriage? It may seem like the poorer option, but you really can have a fantastic wedding by making it simpler.
1. Have an incredible dress
Just because you’re not having the big wedding, doesn’t mean you can’t have the killer dress. Since you’re saving so much on the wedding, you can afford to splurge a little more on the dress itself. If you don’t want a traditional dress, non traditional, non white dresses are becoming more and more popular now. Show up to the courthouse in style!
2. Send proper invites
Glamour recommends not skipping the invites, even if you’re only inviting a handful of people. You may be stretched for time, but sending a group text won’t really cut it. You can send online invites, but pick a suitable design to invite your valued guests. After all, they’re the lucky few who get to attend! Make them feel special.
3. Get a good photographer
Semi Delicate Balance extol the virtues of getting a good photographer to get quality shots of your big day. As they say, ‘pictures or it didn’t happen!’ If your courthouse doesn’t exactly scream glamor, find a nearby picturesque venue after the ceremony, like the local park, to get some beautiful pictures to treasure forever.
4. Go out in style
If you really want to make a splash on a budget, hire a vintage car or a horse and carriage to whisk you away to your reception. It’s a small touch, but it’ll feel fantastic.
5. Have an amazing reception
If you’re not spending the money on the ceremony, again, you can spend that cash somewhere else. A good place to do so is on the reception. Why not splurge on the party to celebrate the beginning of the rest of your lives together? You can even invite wider family if they couldn’t come to the ceremony.
6. Enjoy the moment
Above all, a courthouse wedding means that rather than stressing out over every little detail, you can relax and enjoy the moment. Remember, it’s all about you and your spouse to be!
