Figuring out the ideal number of guests for your special day can sometimes be tricky and difficult. Every bride and groom have their ideal guest list, but what’s the limit on wedding size? You may have to consider all kinds of factors, which include your budget, number of close family members and friends, where you would like to get married and your style as a couple. The best thing to do in any case is first draw up a list of all the people you would love to be there (if you were a millionaire) and then see how you can accommodate your wishes. Just remember, you and your partner will be celebrating your wedding day and it should be all about the two of you!
Below are some advantages and disadvantages of both big and small weddings to help you consider what is the right wedding size for you and your future spouse.
Big Weddings
The wedding guest list is easy:
Eliminate stress without eliminating any guests from your lists, which could save you from family feuds and offending any friends.
Receive more wedding gifts:
Of course, the more guests that you invite to your wedding, then the more wedding gifts you will receive.
A party atmosphere:
Big weddings create a more festive atmosphere during your reception party: If you love a big celebration and party, then having a big wedding will be exactly what you want on your special day.
More expensive:
If you have a lot of guests invited to your wedding, then you can expect the cost to raise, which is very obvious. You will be spending more on food, drinks, and wedding favors.
More work:
If you choose to have a big wedding, then this will require more time for the planning. It may be wise to hire a wedding planner for your wedding day, so you won’t have to worry about all the wedding details.
Less personal
If you have a lot of guests you will have to meet and greet with each of them, and that will leave you will less time to spend time with the guests that you are closer too along with spending less time with your new spouse.
Big Weddings
Less stress and less planning:
It will always be easier when you are planning a smaller wedding. The venue can be more personal and intimate and it will also cost less money, because you will have fewer guests.
More money for luxuries:
You can spend more money on things you want for your wedding: You will be saving money by having fewer guests and this will allow you to spend more money on more flowers, the best photographer, or hiring a band instead of a DJ, which will only make your wedding more special.
More intimate:
If your guest lists consist of your close family members and best friends, then you will have more time to spend with them
Someone will be offended:
The guests that you don’t invite may be hurt by being left off your list. Avoid announcing your engagement before you know if you are likely to want a big or small wedding, that way you can stress at your engagement how only close relatives will be invited.
Fewer people on the dance floor:
Smaller weddings run the risk of losing the partying atmosphere in favor of a relaxed atmosphere, (which may be your intention and thus makes this point an advantage).
Fewer wedding gifts:
Fewer guests mean fewer wedding gifts.
