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Ten people who love you beat a hundred who barely know you.

A tiny guest list is the heart of the small courthouse wedding. Parents, siblings, two best friends — everyone present matters deeply, and every face in your photos is someone you adore.

Small also means calm. No seating charts, no crowd management, no performing — just you, your person, and your people.

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Tuesday at ten in the morning might be the most romantic slot of all.

Weekday mornings are quiet: empty hallways, no waiting, soft light. It feels like the courthouse opened just for you.

Restaurants are easier to book, photographers often charge less, and the whole day moves at a gentle pace no Saturday can match.

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With a small wedding, your bouquet becomes the star — let it shine.

Go bigger and bolder than you think: cascading orchids, garden roses in rich tones, wild trailing greenery. In a tiny ceremony, the bouquet carries the floral story alone.

Match it loosely to your outfit rather than matching exactly — contrast photographs more interestingly than perfect coordination.

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The easiest ‘reception’ ever: a private table at a restaurant you love.

Book a private room or a big round table. Order family-style, raise glasses, tell stories. It feels celebratory without a single rental chair or catering contract.

Many restaurants offer small private dining packages with a set menu — simpler planning, fixed cost, zero stress.

Blankets, good cheese, champagne — a picnic is romance without the fuss.

After the ceremony, head to a pretty park with a packed picnic: baguettes, fruit, cheese, something sweet, and a chilled bottle. It is relaxed, photogenic, and deeply personal.

Bring one nice touch to elevate it: real glasses instead of plastic, a linen blanket, a small Bluetooth speaker for your song.

Ten guests, one beautiful room, a long table — perfection.

Private dining rooms give you the intimacy of home with the ease of a restaurant. Candles, courses, toasts — it feels like an event, not just a meal.

Ask about minimum spends rather than room fees; with ten guests ordering well, minimums are easy to meet.

Who says you need a three-tier cake? A tiny cake for two is sweeter.

Order a small six-inch cake in your favorite flavor. Cut it together at the restaurant or back at home — the photos are adorable and the tradition stays alive.

Save the top layer if you like the tradition, or just enjoy every bite now. Small weddings, small rules.

Turn the afternoon into a tiny adventure through your favorite spots.

Map three or four meaningful places: where you met, your favorite café, the park with the view. Your photographer rides along and the gallery tells your story, not just your ceremony.

Keep it to two hours max — joy fades when portraits drag. Short, sweet stops keep energy high.

In a tiny ceremony, your vows can be completely, honestly yours.

No audience to impress means total honesty: the funny stories, the hard times, the promises only you two understand. Write the vows you could never read in front of two hundred people.

Read them slowly. In a small room, every word lands — and your photographer will capture the tears.

A tiny role for parents means the world — without a big production.

Ask a parent to hold the rings, read a short blessing, or simply stand beside you. Small inclusions feel enormous in an intimate setting.

If parents cannot attend, include them another way: wear something of theirs, display their wedding photo at dinner, or video-call them in.

The wedding is Tuesday; the celebration weekend starts Friday.

A small wedding saves enough to fund a beautiful weekend away: a cozy cabin, a city break, a beachside inn. It extends the joy without extending the guest list.

Book it for the weekend right after so the wedding glow carries straight through — no waiting months for a honeymoon.

Married! A gorgeous announcement shares the joy with everyone else.

Order announcement cards with your favorite courthouse photo: “We eloped! Married on [date] at [city] courthouse.” Friends love receiving them — it feels personal in a digital age.

Include a small note about a future casual party if you plan one. It turns “we weren’t invited” into “we can’t wait to celebrate.”