Small weddings and elopements

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Big, small, or just the two of you - your wedding day is still your wedding day!

Maybe you’ve dreamt up this magical day to be reserved for just the two of you from the start, or perhaps you have decided to keep the guest count low.

Many couples have opted out of the traditional idea of a wedding and have chosen to elope or have a smaller wedding with just their closest friends and family.

Let me encourage you.

This is going to be an incredible day set apart for you. This is a day to remember for the rest of your life!

The benefits of small weddings and elopements

ALL THE EMOTION

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Small weddings are FILLED with emotion.

The intimacy of a smaller setting means that you and your guests tend to show emotions with less inhibition.

There’s something special about having those that mean the most to you around you.

Documenting moments full of emotion is everything to me and my couples.

STRESS FREE

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If you’ve been involved in helping to plan a larger wedding you’ll know how stressful the whole process can be.

With a smaller wedding or elopement you’ll have less people to organise, and less stress worrying about everything coming together and the need to please all of your guests.

The result - you’ll be more present in every moment.

IT’S MORE ABOUT YOU

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You want to enjoy your wedding.

Larger weddings often mean that you both spend all of your time and energy pleasing your guests.

If you have a smaller wedding with less guests, or just the two of you, the focus is more about the two of you.

POPULAR VENUES AND LOCATION IDEAS FOR SMALLER WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS

Sussex wedding venues for smaller weddings

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There’s a great choice of smaller venues that are perfect for smaller weddings and elopements.

Here are three of my favourites…

ANGEL HOUSE

Perfect for smaller days, this is a grand but intimate Grade 1 listed Regency town house. This is a stunning and romantic venue. Overlooking Hove lawns and the sea (between the coast road and the seafront promenade), it’s an easy stroll to the bandstand and pier. The east wall of the house is actually the Brighton and Hove border.

THE BANDSTAND

Beautiful and unique, located right on Brighton's seafront. First opened in 1884, it was restored to its original condition and reopened in 2009. Considered to be one of the finest examples of a Victorian bandstand still surviving in England today, available to hire for weddings and civil ceremonies between April and September.

DRAKES BRIGHTON

If you’re looking for a bit of luxury then Drakes should absolutely be on your list. This is a high class Grade II listed double townhouse with a personal touch complete with gorgeous rooms overlooking the pier and seafront. Their award winning food is hard to beat. You really must check this venue out - it’s perfect for smaller weddings.

Getting married at home

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There aren’t many places that have more meaning to you than your home that you share together, or where you grew up.

Create a perfect setting for a smaller wedding in the back garden of your or one of your parent’s homes.

Don’t forget to allow time to head out to a local beauty spot for your couples photos.

Destination elopements and small weddings

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If you can’t find a place in the south east of England for your wedding, why not head further afield.

The south east does of course have the picturesque South Downs National Park with it’s rolling hills, Ashdown Forest or the Surrey Hills, and lots more.

However, if you fancy travelling further afield, abroad even, don’t let your imagination hold you back!

(Here’s a gorgeous atmospheric church on the greek island of Kythira)

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CONTACT ME

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You deserve the absolute best.

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I am the right choice for you.

I do not take every wedding I am approached to photograph. It's truly important that we share the same values.

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