Planning a wedding in 2021 looks quite different compared to past years. The guest lists are shorter due to social distancing restrictions, picking local venues is more common since travel is limited and masks have become the trendiest most necessary accessory you can wear. But these limitations are allowing couples to have more intimate, memorable micro and small weddings.

Planning around the restrictions has made couples and their wedding planners think creatively about how to make each wedding unique and special while adhering to the rules. Bride and grooms can focus on the things that really matter to them. Obviously, we hope that their priority is simply marrying one another, but where they get to spend their wedding savings has changed since they don’t need to pay for many guests. Focusing on elements like photography, food, floral arrangements or music will make the day perfect for the bride and groom.

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE SMALL WEDDING TRENDS

HEADBANDS

Rather than wearing a veil or traditional bridal hair accessories, we are seeing brides wear modern hairpieces just like these headbands. Wearing a headband is unique, memorable and stylish- while still looking like a bride.

JEAN JACKETS

Bridal jean jackets are a super modern, non-traditional layer to wear during photos and when the weather starts to get cool. Bridal denim jackets from The Mrs. Jacket are available to rent or purchase for your wedding weekend from Revelle Bridal.

MINIMAL WEDDING DRESSES

Along with creating a smaller, more intimate wedding atmosphere, minimalist bridal gowns are becoming all the rage. Here are a few of our favourite minimalist wedding gowns that we carry at Revelle Bridal.

CHARCUTERIE

You oftentimes hear couples say that they didn’t get a chance to eat during their wedding day because they were too busy saying hi to all of their guests. During your small wedding, you will be able to enjoy eating all of the food, so why not pick an assortment of your faves?

HUGE FLORAL INSTALLATIONS

Spending less money on your smaller guest list allows you to have a bigger budget for the things you love, one of which might be florals. Working with your planner, decorator and florist you can create an amazing floral installation where you can take photos in front of and maybe even keep some blooms as a keepsake.

If you are looking for more small intimate wedding inspiration, be sure to follow us on Instagram and Pinterest for more ideas!