Small wedding vs large wedding. which should I pick?

Well, a lot depends on your personality, your network, your family, and, at the end of the day, the size of your wallet!

If the bride and groom shine in front of big crowds and want all the attention to be on them, then they would be happy to have more guests. But if you're the kind of bride who wants to keep things low-key and only invite a few people, you might choose a more private ceremony and reception. Let's look at the pros and cons of both "go big or go home" weddings and small weddings.

INTIMATE CEREMONIES – CLOSE AND PERSONAL

1) Those who care about you – You get to spend time with the very few people in the world who love you and want the best for you. By narrowing your list down to the most important people in your life, you show them that their presence at your wedding means a lot to you.

Your guests will feel like they're special, and you'll have more time to spend with each one. On one of the threads in The Knot's wedding forum, someone said:

Think about this: a typical reception lasts for four hours. 240 minutes. You can spend about 1 and a third minutes with each of the 180 guests if you divide that time by 180. That doesn't leave much time to even say hello. What's the point of having people over if you can't even talk to them?

Not only will you get to spend more time with your guests, but they will also get to know each other better. It will be like having a big, happy family.

2) Don't worry, have fun – You can't put a price on feeling relaxed on your wedding day. If you have a small group of family and close friends with you on the most important day of your life, you will feel more at ease.

3) Your bank account will be glad you did it – Put your money towards your future. Budgeting for your wedding and saving money could mean a down payment on a home, a down payment on that car you've been eyeing, or an extended honeymoon trip to celebrate with your partner.

4) Make it a memorable day or night – Even if you're only inviting a small number of people, you can still go all out to make your day extra special. Go ahead and hire that more expensive band, buy that dress with more bling, buy more expensive drinks for the bar, hire the best photographer, or show up to your events in luxury cars from another planet.

5) The place, the place, the place! – Now that the number of people invited is smaller, you can choose from several places that will work. Think outside the box and pick a creative place, like a beach, a beautiful park, a beautiful patio, a destination bed and breakfast, a boat, or your favorite restaurant.

Airwaves Music has some great ideas for you if you want to find some hidden gems in Vancouver where you can rent open spaces.

6) Make it about you. If you have a smaller wedding, you can add your touches to the big day. Put your creative minds together and think about how you can show who you are and what you're all about on the big day.

You can be creative by making your invitations, party favors, etc. Or, you can go to the FrEtsy wedding section and have some custom designers make something special for your big day, like a custom ring pillow or wedding cake figurines.

Make it a wedding that both you and the people who are lucky enough to be there will remember. You will have more special moments and memories to share with your close-knit group.

EXTRAORDINARY RECEPTIONS: IT'S A BIG PARTY!

1) You love, work with, and grew up with everyone in the same place! Welcome to my very big, very fat wedding!

Invite everyone you can think of who is important to you, and be happy to have them there. Come one, come all: people you went to school with, your family and extended relatives, classmates, coworkers, and contacts. The best thing about a big wedding is that you don't have to leave as many people off the guest list. Everyone will be there for the big party.

Here's a pretty useful infographic that will help you figure out if that person made it.

2) A big party needs a big venue. Have your celebrations in an out-of-this-world wedding venue, such as an outdoor wedding venue, a beautifully decorated banquet hall in Peeragarhi, a rehearsal dinner at a large restaurant, a space for your cocktail party, a space for celebrations before the party, and maybe even a space for an after-party.

3) Bigger decorations: You can now show off big decorations with a venue that has high ceilings and beautiful architecture, make a dream wedding scene, or put out-of-the-ordinary table centerpieces for your guests to look at.

Check out how we decorated for the Symphony Wedding hall in west Delhi at our past wedding receptions to get some ideas.

4) Different is the best! – A bigger crowd means you have more options for catering, cocktail party stations, signature drinks, and a variety of appetizers, main dishes, and desserts, which is sure to keep your guests happy.

5) You're at the center of attention! – Get ready for some amazing photos and videos, because you'll have to push your vendors to catch every moment you want. More people at your big day means more memories.

6) Keeping traditions alive: Weddings are a big deal in many cultures, whether they are Italian, Greek, Indian, or Chinese. The more guests there are at the wedding, the better. Keep your family's traditions close to your heart and show your extended family that you value your culture.

Whether you have a small ceremony or a big party, your wedding should be about what the bride and groom want. Planning a wedding can be hard, but there are always tools and people who can help you.

Symphony Banquet Hall's event management team has planned weddings with as few as 40 guests and as many as 800. Get in touch with us right away for a free consultation!