Small weddings can make a big impact — on you and your partner, your guests, your photos, and, it must be said, your wedding budget. With an intimate ceremony, you have more space — literally, figuratively, and financially — to incorporate memorable details than you would with a larger wedding.

If you always dreamt of an intimate wedding with your closest friends and family members, we have plenty of small wedding ideas to help make your day memorable. From over-the-top venues to drool-worthy menus to cocktail options that will have even the best mixologists raising eyebrows, you can pull off a lot with very little.
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Another big milestone is coming up soon — 30 years of marriage! Whether you’re throwing a big party to celebrate your own anniversary or want to honor someone else’s, a thoughtful 30th wedding anniversary gift goes a long way.

In this guide, we’ll share some tips on choosing a lovely 30th wedding anniversary gift, as well as some of our favorite gift ideas and inspiration.
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When you’re ready to marry the one you love and don’t want the pressure or hassle of planning a large, traditional wedding, an elopement might be the perfect solution for you. It’s the perfect way to create an intimate and unconventional wedding experience.

Read on to discover our favorite elopement ideas, plus some do’s and don’ts to help you plan the perfect elopement you’ll remember forever. You’ll find everything from romantic and adventurous ideas to picturesque elopement destinations and elopement planning tips. That way, you can exchange vows privately or with a small group of loved ones in breathtaking and memorable settings around the world.
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Wondering what to write in a wedding card? You’re not alone. Many wedding guests feel that it’s hard to find the right words to say for such a momentous occasion. Fortunately, there are easy ways to share your thoughts and well-wishes — and examples that make the writing process even smoother.

Here, you’ll find guidance and examples for writing heartfelt and meaningful messages for couples on their special day. From congratulatory wishes to words of wisdom to expressions of love and support, you’ll find a way to convey your heartfelt sentiments.
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Your wedding invitations are your guests’ first glimpse into the style of your big day. Before they watch you walk down the aisle, read your wedding program, or admire your centerpieces at the wedding reception, they’ll see your invitation. That’s why we’ve collected 14 gorgeous, modern wedding invitations to fit your contemporary style.

If your vision board is overflowing with minimalist wedding ideas, these designs are both simple and sleek. Plus, they’re modern in delivery as well as aesthetic. By sending your wedding invitations through Greenvelope, you’ll skip the old snail-mail route or printed wedding invitations and land your invites directly in guests’ inboxes. All you have to do now is choose the design!
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Wedding invitations should be a reflection of your personal style as a couple. If your dream home together involves sleek marble countertops, muted colors, and a minimal design scheme, chances are your big day will match with a minimalist wedding style — where contemporary designs marry clean lines and graphic styling. (See what we did there?)

If you’re looking for simple wedding invitations, we have an abundance of designs to choose from. Discover some of our most-loved minimalist-inspired wedding invites for your special day.
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There’s no rule that says you have to wear a big white dress on your big day. In fact, opting for a non-white wedding dress could be the perfect touch to your big celebration.

If you’re looking for inspiration for non-traditional wedding dresses, you’re in the right place. Explore some of our favorite alternatives to the standard white wedding gown and find visual inspiration for your own wedding day look.
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Whether it’s your own special union or you’re celebrating a friend or family member’s golden anniversary, this special milestone deserves recognition with a thoughtful 50th wedding anniversary gift. There are plenty of ways to share the love — from finding a small sentimental keepsake to splurging on an over-the-top gift. 

Here, you’ll find a curated selection of thoughtful and meaningful 50th wedding anniversary gift ideas. From personalized keepsakes to memorable experiences, each one honors the enduring love and commitment of five decades of marriage.
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You’re engaged! And we’re so happy for you. Now it’s time to share your love story — and the happy news! Whether you want to shout it from the rooftops and tell everyone you know or share the news with just close friends and family, having an engagement party is the perfect way to celebrate.

Traditionally, the engagement party is hosted by the happy couple’s parents, but you can choose to plan your own celebration as well. Whether you’re planning an engagement party for a family member or yourself, the first thing you need to do is figure out where and when the party should take place.

Once you know where you’re having the party, you can start thinking about engagement decorations to set the tone for a magical evening. To help out, we curated this list of creative and romantic engagement decoration ideas to celebrate the special moment. You’ll find suggestions for venue decor, table settings, floral arrangements, and signage that reflect your style and personality. 
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Whether you’re hosting a tropical wedding in a far-flung locale, on a nearby beach, or in a lush botanical garden, one of the first (and most important) items on your to-do list is designing your wedding invitations. 

To make the process a whole lot easier, we’re sharing a variety of tropical wedding invitations that you can easily customize. From palm leaves and vibrant florals to sophisticated seaside motifs and subdued hues, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for your own design.
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