If you have been wondering about why more and more celebrities are opting for small intimate weddings at home, even when they have so much to splurge on, here’s why!
With a small venue, lesser number of ceremonies, quality time with your close loved ones, and a perfectly chill vibe, intimate weddings are the new cool. But who started the trend? Well, COVID-19 restrictions, financial awareness and bollywood celebrities are the top three influencers for this new trend in the wedding world.
While earlier there used to be about 270-500 guests in an Indian wedding, now-a-days, intimate weddings allow you to host about 50-100 of your loved ones.
What are Intimate Weddings?
As the name suggests, weddings that are smaller in size, involve a small guest list, and usually have a place meaningful to the couple as the wedding venue, can be considered intimate weddings.
Budget-Friendly: One of the biggest advantages of intimate weddings is the minimal expenditure on the entire wedding. With this the couple can spend large amounts of money on a month-long honeymoon, or even in finding the perfect marital abode for themselves.
Meaningful Wedding Venues: Intimate weddings are usually held in small venues that have a symbolic meaning for the couple. This could be their own home, or any location which has an importance in their story.
Minimal Wedding Decor: With smaller venues, wedding decor does not need to be extravagant. Couples usually go for pastel-coloured wedding decor to make the venue look grander. They include a lot of drapes, floral hangings and decorations and rugs to beautify the venue.
Limited Guest List: A limited guest list is the biggest pro of an intimate wedding. You don’t need to book a grand venue and host a thousand people, some of whom you may not even recognise. You can limit your guest list to the people who actually are close to you and your partner and can celebrate even more personally and emotionally with them.
Grand Reception: Intimate Weddings have come to be accepted in Indian society, with the addition of a grand reception. Considering the innumerable rishtedaars who will get angry for not being invited to your wedding, hosting a grand reception will solve that problem. You can invite your extended relations here and share your joyous moments with them.
Personalized: Weddings are made unique in the current times by personalization. With people who matter to you, decor that truly describes your selves, and objects that symbolise your relationships all around, intimate weddings are the most personalised weddings ever!
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Intimate Weddings: Celebrity Inspirations
Take inspiration from these celebrities who had stylish and emotional intimate weddings that were highly successful and popular.
Ranbir & Alia
The iconic bollywood couple had their much awaited wedding at their residence Vastu in Pali Hill, Mumbai. With minimal yet colourful decor and a guest list of close family and friends, the couple held their entire wedding at the house and had amazing fun as well!
Sonakshi & Zaheer
This recent wedding was also held at the couple’s residence in Mumbai. As we all saw in the images and videos viral on social media, the couple had a dreamy and emotional intimate wedding at home, surrounded by beautiful decor and their loved ones.
Varun Dhawan & Natasha Dalal
Childhood sweethearts Varun and Natasha hosted an intimate wedding at a mansion in Alibaug which was attended only by their family and friends and no one from the B-town. With a dreamy fairytale like decor and happy vibes, the couple said yes forever at this spot.
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If you feel that the idea of a grand wedding with a long guest list and unlimited expenditure is not for you and you’d like to have a wedding that is personal and loving, choose an intimate wedding for sure. However, make sure to host that grand reception and invite everyone you know!
