WHY CHOOSING A SMALL, INTIMATE WEDDING MIGHT BE THE BEST DECISION YOU’LL EVER MAKE

If you’re recently engaged and feeling a quiet nudge to do things differently, you’re not alone.

Maybe you’ve searched “small wedding ideas” or “intimate wedding venues in Sedona” and found yourself down a Pinterest rabbit hole, wondering if it’s okay to want something more meaningful than a big, traditional wedding.

Here’s your answer: yes. It’s not just okay — it’s brave.

As a retreat host in Sedona and someone who’s walked this path myself, I’ve seen how powerful it is when a bride chooses intention over obligation, clarity over chaos, and connection over crowd size.

Let’s talk about why choosing an intimate wedding may be the best decision you’ll ever make.

You’re Not Wrong for Wanting a Small Wedding

Everywhere you look — social media, bridal magazines, even well-meaning family — you’re shown that a “dream wedding” means a huge venue, hundreds of guests, and a day packed with details.

But maybe your version of a dream wedding is smaller.

Maybe it’s quieter.

Maybe it’s deeply personal.

That doesn’t make you boring.

That makes you deeply aware of what matters.

The Truth About Intimate Weddings

Smaller weddings aren’t a trend. They’re a return to what weddings were always meant to be: sacred, intentional, and rooted in love.

Here’s what I’ve learned hosting intimate wedding retreats in Sedona:

• The most emotional ceremonies often have fewer than 20 guests.

• Brides are more relaxed, present, and connected when the day isn’t about performing.

• Families walk away feeling healed, not just entertained.

This is your sign that it’s not just possible to have a beautiful, non-traditional wedding — it’s powerful.

You Can Still Have a Beautiful Wedding Day 

Choosing a smaller wedding doesn’t mean sacrificing beauty or meaning.

At The Elysian Retreat in Sedona, couples gather for multi-day wedding retreats where beauty meets depth.

They still have stunning florals, heartfelt ceremonies, and tablescapes that look like they’re straight out of a magazine — but every moment is intentionally designed.

No pressure. No production. Just presence.

Free Meditation for Stressed-Out Brides 

If you’re just beginning your planning journey and feeling overwhelmed, I created something for you:

A free guided meditation for brides who want to tune out the noise and reconnect to their vision.

👉 [Download the Meditation Here]

This simple practice can help you reset your nervous system and remember what you truly want from your wedding.

Your Wedding Is a Reflection of You

At the end of the day, this is about your marriage, not just your wedding.

It’s about how you want to feel — not how your guests will rate it.

Choosing an intimate wedding is more than a style. It’s a statement.

And if your soul has been whispering, “There has to be a different way,”

just know: there is.

I see you.

You’re not wrong.

You’re just the first in your circle to choose trust.