1. Elopements and small Weddings are much easier to organize

If you stick to a simple plan, tasks like organizing wedding venue, catering, flowers, invitations, cars, dresses and suits can be done with the minimum of fuss.  Less people means less of everything else.  The good thing about having less to organize, means you may be able to have your wedding sooner rather than later.

2. Your Budget would increase

With the average cost of a wedding now in Auckland from $35,000 -  $50,000 NZD.   Many couples are reluctant to spend a house deposit, car, overseas holiday, university degree, or some hobbies that you dreamed of having. That’s not to say they don’t want to have a full wedding experience.  It’s just that when it comes to spending money on a wedding, certain items are a higher priority than others.  Luckily there are some high quality small wedding / elopement packages out there that are less than $5k with everything included.  Many couples are choosing this option over a more expensive affair.

3. With a small Wedding, you can be more selective with your guest list

Having a smaller number of people at your wedding means you can invite only those you want.  The other advantage in having less guests, means you have more time to interact with them.  Many couples comment that they didn’t have enough time at their wedding to connect with their guests.

4. Just Because you are having a small Wedding, doesn’t mean it can’t have sense of occasion.

Intimate weddings are very personal and therefore quite emotional.  Also, a lot of couples don’t feel comfortable being in front of large crowds, which is why being in front of a small audience can reduce anxiety considerably.  This helps the couple to relax and enjoy one of the most important moments of their life.

5. Short and sweet is the key.

The reception doesn’t drag out at a small wedding.  As the saying goes, here for a good time, not a long time. A small wedding means you can have the same amount of fun as a larger wedding, just within a shorter time frame.  There are less hangovers, less leftover food and drink and of course less family feuds.

6. In the past if was difficult to find wedding suppliers who catered for small Weddings within Auckland.

Many venues had minimum spend / minimum numbers which restricted the ability for couples to have a quality small wedding or elopement.  Couples ended up either resorting to organizing the entire weddings themselves or just throwing in the towel and getting married at the Registry Office.  Nowadays there are a range of different venues and locations available for couples to access high quality suppliers for a small wedding / elopement.