9 Ideas to Have an Intimate Wedding

4 min read September 13, 2026 Daylee Olson
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Planning an intimate wedding? You came to the right place! From guest books to food, we have the projects and ideas to make your wedding dreams come true. Just because it's a smaller wedding doesn't mean it can't be full of beautiful details, and wow factors. Start browsing for DIYs, inspiration and products to help you make your wedding day special.

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Personalized Favors

We love attending weddings that make their guests feel special through customized favors. It is a great way to show your appreciation for guests and to commemorate the exciting day. These Handstamped Wood Favor Boxes for Mini Pies are so fantastic because they are homemade and delicious. If pies are not your thing, you can still use the Handstamped Wood Favor Box to hold any fun favor.

Project by: Christie Troxell of Ritzy Parties

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Beautiful Place Settings

Instead of having 200 or more place settings, now with your intimate wedding, you can make place settings that will wow your guests! Add personalized touches with DIY Place Cards! You can use Wood Paper Roll to give your tables a rustic feel, then add Dinner Plates with Gold Trim, Eucalyptus Garland and Gold Cutlery to tie everything together.

Project by: Jennifer Tetreault of Jen T. Design

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Elegant Backdrops

With just a few products, you can create your very own backdrop for your head table that is customized and simple, yet makes your small wedding party feel special. In addition, it looks stunning for photos! This DIY Hanging Terrarium Head Table Décor is perfect. Use Small Round Globes, Tea Lights, Eucalyptus Garland and Pink Peony Garland. With just four supplies, you can DIY your very own backdrop.

Project by: Kara Allen of Kara's Party Ideas

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Delicious Desserts

Since you are narrowing your invite list, you can treat your special guests to a fun food bar without breaking the bank. You could have s'mores, donuts, popcorn, coffee, cookies and more! The options are endless and food bars are always a huge hit!

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Invitations and Guest Lists

First, narrow down your guest list to ensure you can have the intimate wedding you have always wanted. Then have fun with sending jaw-dropping invites to your guests. Learn calligraphy to jazz up your invites or use our ideas to Embellish Your Wedding Invitations.

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Wedding Signs

Add intimacy with creative signage throughout your big day, whether it is a creative welcome sign, a sign remembering your loved ones or cutesy signs for dessert. Check out the signage in this intimate spring wedding. Signs make a wedding feel more personal.

Wedding by: Kara Allen of Kara's Party Ideas

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It is All in the Details

One of the many upsides of a smaller wedding is that you can focus on the exciting details of the big day. Make sure you embrace this opportunity to make your day special. We love this idea of a memory board. Details like this allow your guests to see your love journey.

Project by: Missy and Kristen of Sweetly Chic Events & Design

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Personalized Music Lists

Yep, it is all about you and your partner! Yes, that even means the music. Choose music you love and tunes that will get the party dancing up a storm! Your big day will be a blast for everyone when you play the right tunes!

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Unique Guest Book

Skip the boring guest book and instead have your guests help you make something special. Have them sign Jenga pieces, puzzle pieces or come up with ideas for dates. The options are endless.

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