Say “I Do” to a Small Wedding

You don’t need a large guest list to make your wedding day special. Be the centre of attention on the most beautiful day of your life with an unforgettable, intimate celebration.

Many couples are opting for a pared-back, small, intimate affair and for good reason. A smaller wedding lets you focus on personalization, connect with guests, and pick from a variety of venue options. You get to be choosier about where you want to say “I do” with a more meaningful space.

Fall head-over-heels for a gorgeous backyard venue, softly-lit courtyard, rooftop terrace, a romantic English Walled garden, lavender farm, or an exquisite rustic pavilion in a forest draped in fall’s vibrant hues. Indoor spaces like a hip industrial loft, small gallery, beautiful bistro, chic taproom or historic home are all so inviting and also provide superb photo ops.

A successful wedding isn’t about the number of guests you invite – it’s about gathering the people that mean the absolute most to you and enjoying every moment, celebrating and laughing, at ease and relaxed, in the moment and just so happy. Sharing an abundance of love with a small, intimate group brings big joys.

Larger weddings can be fraught with overwhelming expectations, spiralling costs and stressful timelines – elopement anyone? While eloping may have crossed your mind – it has for many! – Exchanging vows without any of your loved ones present may not be for you. But a smaller-scale celebration has you surrounded by your nearest and dearest, with more opportunities to converse and closely connect, and room in your budget to perfectly personalize your celebration in wonderful ways.

Small weddings and micro weddings (20 or fewer guests) are made for personalization and interactivity. Less means more – with fewer guests, you can indulge in more thoughtful and intricate details that create a beautifully curated, memorable experience for you and each and every guest.

Cute little weddings invite awesome touches like mailing out handwritten invitations, special menus, immersive culinary experiences, and tablescapes featuring playful place settings, luxurious linens and even family heirlooms like grandma’s wedding dishes.

Add charm with handwritten place cards or heartfelt poems, even calligraphed table menus, along with meaningful handmade keepsakes, glorious blooms galore, romantic candles, signature cocktails and even live instrumental music. You could even bring in an artist to paint custom portraits of each guest as a wedding favour.

Sprinkling in personal touches is much simpler in a smaller space with fewer guests. And so too arranging tables so your event feels more intimate and welcoming. Dinner conversation and connecting are so much easier sitting at a U-shaped table or with everyone sitting at one long reception table rather than at round tables scattered far and wide.

Keeping the circle small with a more intimate celebration is a beautiful way for couples to step into their next chapter together. Here at Ste. Anne’s Spa, we specialize in bringing to life small personalized weddings, elopements and vow renewals. We offer an array of customizable packages to exchange vows in the most stunning of settings and with all the details taken care of for a seamless celebration of love.

Our intimate venues offer an oasis of breathtaking beauty and intimacy – nestled among our trees and rolling hills you’ll find the romantic English Walled Garden, elegant yet rustic Forest Pavilion, and our cozy, secluded Poustinia. There is also our elegant indoor Anna Quinn Function Room. All are quaint, picturesque and perfect for your ceremony and/or small reception.

You’ll feel love in the air, not stress. Ste. Anne’s culinary team creates thoughtful farm-to-table menus with flexible options tailored to your tastes and vision. Our events team will coordinate florals and décor and meaningful keepsakes, including our Apothecary Bundles, locally crafted honey and jam, or even a signature Ste. Anne’s robe.

Stay for an all-inclusive day or make it an overnight in a private spa cottage with your closest loved ones, and unwind with spa and wellness experiences.

Say “I do” to a small, intimate and stress-free celebration. To book a wedding at Ste. Anne’s Spa, contact us at 888-346-6772 or reach out at steannes.com.