It seems that for a long time, big weddings were expected. Guest lists of 200 to 300 people with large elaborate receptions were the way to go. After all, it is your day, so why not celebrate? I used to love looking through bridal magazines at all of the beautiful over-the-top dresses, cakes, and favors and getting all of the great wedding advice for a large wedding.

But with the economy changing, some people are discovering the joy in small weddings, too. Engaged couples may now find that a large wedding with all of the trimmings is seen as ostentatious, or they can't seem to justify starting their lives out with a large bill for their wedding. They may also be concerned for family members or relatives who may not be able to afford the cost of attending the wedding.

If you are trying to make the decision about whether or not to have a large wedding or a small wedding, you might want to take a look at the pros and cons of these options.

Big Wedding

Pros

You can include a large number of people in your celebration and reconnect with family and friends

It makes a big impact

More presents for the couple

A big party can be fun

Cons

It takes a lot of time to plan

It can get expensive

Everyone will have an opinion on how thing should be done

Elaborate and careful seating arrangements are needed

Small Wedding

Pros

You can focus on more on your spouse instead of hundreds of people

There is less stress involved in both planning and in the day itself

There are more options with choosing a location for the wedding, such as on a beach, in the forest, in a favorite restaurant or at an exotic foreign location.

You can share the most important day of our life with your intimate family and friends

You can have many different small after parties and stretch out the celebration

Cons

You might upset someone who wasn't invited

You probably won't be able to make use of a wedding planner

Fewer gifts for the couple

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