Benefits of an intimate wedding

by Michelle Sidrane

date posted: March 13, 2018

The desire for petite wedding and elopement packages is growing in the hudson valley and catskills

So much so that many inns and bed-and-breakfasts throughout the region are now offering packages that cater to couples looking for a smaller celebration.

These deals promise to relieve you of all of the details and complexities of planning a wedding, so that you are free to enjoy your day with your closest friends and family. Be it at the top of a hill or in a field full of wild flowers, here are the pros of choosing a petite wedding package.

A MORE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

This is your special day and you want it to be meaningful. Instead of having that whirlwind feeling of trying to make the rounds to all your guests, a petite wedding allows you to spend more quality time with the VIP’s in your life. Whether you decide to elope—just the two of you saying your vows with an officiant—or have a petite wedding with those dearest to you in attendance, a small group is always more intimate.

LEAVE THE DECISIONS TO THE PROFESSIONALS

Inns and B&B’s that offer elopement packages are experts in pulling off small weddings and events, and because of that they have taken all of the guesswork out of planning the day. For example, a petite wedding package might include an officiant, a florist, a photographer, a catered reception, and a stay for the newlyweds both the night before and the night of the wedding. In addition, rooms are often put on hold exclusively for wedding guests, meaning you’ll basically have the place to yourselves during your celebration. Each location has its own options and packages. At some venues you can go entirely with the curated package, pick and choose from the suggested vendors, or hire all of your own services.

SAVE some MONEY

Petite weddings and elopements are clearly less expensive than a big catered affair under a tent. Less money spent on your nuptials means more money in the bank for other things, like maybe your first house or the honeymoon of your dreams! Bottom line: If a stylish, intimate wedding ceremony and reception is your thing, a petite wedding or elopement package could be the right choice for you.