Many of the couples who choose to rely on us for the organization of their wedding in Tuscany prefer something intimate, with few guests, rather than a wedding with hundreds of people. You don’t have to think that a marriage with few people is not worthy of being called such! Indeed, although with few guests, a small wedding is, however, a rich and important wedding, as you can pay more attention to details. By opting for a small wedding you will give the right attention to your guests, pampering them and making them feel an integral part of your special day. In fact, a small wedding allows the newlyweds to relax and fully enjoy their day together, with the most important people at their side. A large wedding could sometimes be less welcoming for guests, as it would become more difficult to reserve the right attention for each of them. We therefore thought of writing this article so that it can give you some suggestions if you have decided to celebrate your day with only your loved ones in Tuscany.
1) Define your budget
Your dream is to get married in Tuscany but the first question that arises is: how much will it cost? The answer is that there is no fixed budget. It all depends on what you wish for this unique and special day, the day you have been dreaming of all your life. So the first thing to do is to establish your budget. Decide what absolutely must not be missing on your wedding day and set the maximum budget that you are willing to spend. Then create a wish list, by listing in detail everything that can make you and your guests happy. We will take care of the rest!
2) Make a guest list
If you have decided to get married with only a few close friends and relatives, your guest list will not be very long. Of course, it is not easy to choose who to invite and who not, but it is necessary to do if you have opted for a small wedding. In the list, write the name of the people closest to you and prepare yourself to give explanations to those who you don’t invite: they will asking you why, and the most sensible answer that you can give them is the pure and simple truth: you have decided to spend your wedding day only with your loved ones.
3) Choose your ideal location
Tuscany is a wonderful region full of fascinating places, bursting art and romance. Choosing between historic buildings, ancient churches, dream villas and enchanting gardens will not be easy, but we are here to help you find the best location to make your wedding a fairy tale that becomes reality. Imagine getting married inside an ancient church, with frescoes by great Florentine painters, or in a splendid Renaissance villa adorned with gardens with secular trees; or imagine being immersed in a park, among the bright colors of nature, walking along cypress avenues or among the vineyards. Tuscany will be able to offer unique and unforgettable emotions to you and your guests.
4) Just you two and your loved ones
Choosing to celebrate your wedding in intimacy will give you the opportunity to have your friends and relatives always present: you can all sit at the same table, without having to worry about where to sit one or the other guest; you can all stay in the same accommodation and this will allow you to create moments of conviviality at various times during your stay. In this way, every guest will feel a fundamental part of your special day.
5) Don’t leave anything to chance
If a wedding is small, it will be easier to focus on the details; therefore do not leave anything to chance, such as the free moments you will have in the days following the ceremony: Tuscany is a region full of wonders. You and your guests can visit, for example, the ancient city of Florence, full of history and art, with its famous museums – such as the Uffizi Gallery – and with its breathtaking views over the city, from the top of Giotto’s bell tower or from the Brunelleschi’s Dome, giving you unique moments between emotions and culture. No less worthy of mention are the cities of Siena – ancient medieval city, whose historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – or Pisa, with its famous leaning tower, and an infinity of beautiful villages, immersed in the Tuscan countryside, such as Montalcino or Montepulciano. Let yourself be delighted by the sublime scents that you will smell by wandering the streets of every historic center in Tuscany, where you can let your guests taste the delights of the Tuscan gastronomy, as well as the fine Tuscan wines. If you don’t know where to start, we are here to help you organize your stay in every single detail. Even the attention to detail in your guests’ rooms should not be overlooked: it would be nice to let them find some small surprises in the room, for example some delight of Tuscany culinary art or some gadgets, such as personalized hats for your group outings. The ideas are endless! All this will certainly be highly appreciated by your guests and is a sign of your attention for them.
Now that you have read this article you should have got a more precise idea of what it means to organize a small wedding in Tuscany. So you just have to start thinking about your wedding. Remember that for any advice, doubts or needs our agency will always be happy to listen to you. It is always a pleasure for us to make our customers’ dreams come true.