Which is better a large or small wedding?

United States
May 25, 2009 10:22pm CST
Might be getting married soon and I was wondering how my fellow "Lotters" might go about it. Should I have a large or a small wedding? A large wedding is nice because it is beatiful to have a lot of people clebrate with you but then again in todays economy it could be too costly. Then if you go with a smaller wedding you save a lot of money but then it seems like you are being to cheap. What do you veterans have to say on this topic?
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20 responses
@nanayangel (7879)
• Philippines
26 May 09
Hi there! Congratulations! If I have the means, I will go for a large, grand wedding but if I don't then a small, simple ceremony will do as long as my loved ones will be present in the said ceremony and celebration.
• Philippines
28 May 09
I agree. it depends on you both, try to discuss this matter, considering your financial capability and your preferences. Ofcourse, who else does not want a grand celebration in this special day? But you have to consider your priority and be wise on spending.
7 Jun 09
I think when I get married I am going to be having a smallish wedding due to not having that many friends or family. If the man I marry has lots of friends and family he wants to invite then that would be fine but I'd only want people there who I knew cared about us, not like inviting half the office just because you invite one person from there. I would most like to spend money on having a small wedding with really nice things for the people that come than spend the same amount of money but have budget everything. I only plan on getting married once so I would like to do everything I can to make that day special. But yeah as I said, if my fiancee had lots of friends they wanted to invite then that would be nice to have all of them come to the wedding too, just not loads of randomers!
@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
28 May 09
I just want a small wedding, so that I can concentrate more on the ceremony and experienced a more solemn vow, it is also a wise thing to do amidst this economic crisis we are facing.
@itsme_cha (504)
• United States
27 May 09
i think both are better, it really depends on your budget, if you can afford big wedding is better, but if not its better too, i had a small wedding it turns out good and i am happy with it, since my husband and i cant afford big weddding so we do a small wedding, what matter most is you get married and be happy together. happy mylotting!!!
• United States
27 May 09
I had about 50 guests at my wedding mostly family and a few close friends. It was more intimate than having a big wedding with people that you're not very close to.
@technoobs (406)
• Philippines
26 May 09
An advance happy wedding to you!!! that's great having a large wedding as you have said its great having it celebrated with lots of people. For me I'd also choose to have it a small wedding since I do think of budget at the moment. But if in case it will always be a small wedding. Having guests of several people to share my wedding would not mean its secret or just for compliance but to counter the loose budget will be enough. We never planned it yet with my hubby baby but sure she likes it like that to be a small wedding too. As we get so much loved by each other, we considered first to have the best of our careers before getting married.
@sweetyethot (1737)
• China
26 May 09
I prefer a small wedding.If you have a large wedding,not every friend will be able to spend some time with you during the unforgettable time.Maybe you will feel a bit noisy and crowded.However, a small wedding will be more homelike,and you can have more time to be with your loved one.Hope you have a wonderful wedding.
• Indonesia
26 May 09
hmm..it depends on your budget, how much do u have ? and also depends on your need, do u need a prestige wedding party or as long as it sacred, that's the most ? if u need it as a prestige party, then yes u should have a large wedding..but if sacred is your purpose, then u can have a small or regular wedding that filled with people u loved the most..wedding is not about being cheap or being rich and famous..
@larish (2191)
• Philippines
26 May 09
I personally like a small wedding where family, relatives and friends are present to witness my wedding. Wedding is just a one day event, I rather spend my money on the things we will be needing after the wedding like downpayment for the house, new car or even early savings for child's education. You can always have small wedding that wouldn't look cheap the important thing is that every guest are comfortable on the day of your wedding. It can be simple and yet very enjoyable wedding.
• Philippines
26 May 09
I prefer a small wedding.aside from the smaller cost,it is quieter and much more intimate.I'm not really into grand weddings.
@cobra1368 (702)
• United States
26 May 09
Do a small wedding!! I wanted the traditional large wedding with the dress and flowers and all that crap, and people that have been married before kept telling me to elope. However, all girls, at some point, dream of their big day. And I had a beautiful wedding. There were about 150 people there and it was a good time. I was beautiful, the flowers and reception hall were beautifully decorated. It was a great day. Was all that cost worth it for one day? No. It wasn't. It just wasn't. It is over so quickly, and then you're going, "Wow. Okay, now what?" And my mom was stuck paying over $20K for a one-day event! Save your money! Elope!
• Philippines
26 May 09
this page we discussing about. which is better a large or small wedding?when i was my wedding day ,im happy even simple in the church but in home its so many foods prepared for my relatives ,friends,and all people who attact in my house to be eaten my food i preparing my wedding,small wedding is goodcoz thats simple and peacefull so, how about who will not getting a wedding,for u which is the best small wedding or large wedding ????????????
26 May 09
I had a very small but special wedding - we booked a place for the weekend and had a big party, where we got married in the middle of the proceedings. It was how we wanted it and we made sure we could afford it all before we got married. There really is no point in crippling yourself in debt for one day - it probably breaks up a lot of relationships
26 May 09
i would say a small wedding:):)
@coolchai (753)
• Philippines
26 May 09
im not a veteran when it comes to weddings but right now i dont think its practical to have a big wedding.
@gegegelay (933)
• Philippines
26 May 09
I'm not a veteran, lol. But here's what I have to say.. I guess the always option is to have a smaller wedding because it will cost you less. And a smaller wedding is more intimate wherein only all the important people are going to be there. But then again, a wedding is a once in a lifetime thing and maybe it's not also bad to have a bigger wedding. It also depends how many important people you want to invite. But the most important thing is make sure you, your groom and your guests have fun!
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
26 May 09
It depends really on the budget. But what will really matter most is you and your husband. It's also nice to see that you both know the people present there in that wedding. If I were to choose, I'd like a small one or a medium sized one provided that all those who attended there knows me and my partner and not just someone who was there to look or take turns criticizing our wedding.
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
26 May 09
I've been married a couple of times and the best wedding I had was my last one. It was a small outdoor wedding...just family and close friends...and everyone had a great time. My first wedding was huge, cost a fortune and it was soooo stressful, both before and during the event. I couldn't talk to anyone for more than 3 seconds before I had to do something...the entire thing was a blur. But, your wedding day is a special day and you and your fiance should have the kind of wedding that you want to have.
@daliaj (5674)
• India
26 May 09
I would prefer a small fancy wedding than a big wedding. However I have lots of relatives and they will be angry and upset if I don't invite them for the wedding. So, there is no chance for a small wedding for me.
• Philippines
26 May 09
Hmm, It is not about saving the money. Having simple wedding ceremony will be fine. No matter whether it is large or small wedding. The importance is that the couple must get along well until the end. Wedding is just an evidence that both of you are already engage. Having small wedding is good to avoid hassle unlike large wedding which you need to invite many peoples and maybe you don't have spare hands to accomodate them...hehe