"＼Someone Please Tell Me／ Answering Questions About Intimate Family Weddings with Fewer Than 10 Guests♡"

2019.07.11 published

Is there a bride who wants to spend a cozy time with family? ♡ [Family Ceremony]

While some brides think, "I want to have a grand wedding!," there are also those who say, "I want to spend a relaxing time with just family."＊

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However, even if you want to hold a wedding just with family, it can be hard to find other brides who have had small-scale weddings, leaving you wondering what to do. Therefore, this time we introduce a Q&A about [Family Ceremony] held with only parents and siblings.＊

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Let's spend a cozy time with family! ♡ Question 1: How do I find a wedding venue?

When you want to have a small wedding with just your parents and siblings, it can be confusing about where to start. First, for a family ceremony, check for convenient dates for both families and then look for a wedding venue.＊

When searching for a venue, it is recommended to narrow down your search with keywords like [Family Ceremony] or [Family Wedding]. It is easy to find places that allow you to filter by number of guests and then look for plans thereafter.♡

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Let's spend a cozy time with family! ♡ Question 2: Are invitations necessary?

In the case of a family ceremony, having invitations is optional＊. However, it seems that many brides opt to create them as a memento. ◎ If you prepare invitations at 500 yen each, it will only be around 5000 yen, so if you have the budget, it’s recommended to prepare them.♡

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Let's spend a cozy time with family! ♡ Question 3: Are wedding favors necessary?

For a family ceremony, it is also possible to decline monetary gifts. Sometimes parents may give separate gifts for this occasion. If you decline monetary gifts, wedding favors are not necessary. However, if you do receive gifts, it is safer to prepare favors. That being said, financial situations differ among families! Be sure to discuss it with your parents in advance.◎

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Let's spend a cozy time with family! ♡ Question 4: How do we arrange the seating?

In family weddings, rectangular tables are more common than round tables. The seating order typically has the bride and groom at the main seats, with parents and siblings (starting with the eldest son/daughter) facing them.＊

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Let's spend a cozy time with family! ♡ Question 5: Is a host necessary?

Since a family ceremony often doesn’t involve a lot of formal proceedings, a host may not be necessary. If a host is not needed, it’s a good idea to have the groom's father or the groom take charge during the reception.♩

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Let's spend a cozy time with family! ♡ Question 6: Will there be performances?

It’s common to wonder whether to include performances like cake cutting or a costume change in a family ceremony. Many family ceremonies tend to avoid such performances.＊

Brides who choose a family ceremony often prioritize spending quality time conversing with family. Instead, many brides incorporate more performances at a second party (1.5 times the ceremony), it seems.♡

⇒ After the family ceremony, let's have fun with friends! Ideas for a 1.5 party can be found here.＊

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Have a family ceremony and enjoy a warm time! ♡

How about a family ceremony with fewer than ten guests? A family ceremony allows you to spend a warm time with just your family, which is wonderful! ◎

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While there are basic methods for a family ceremony, they can be flexible depending on each family. Be sure to have a beautiful wedding that suits both you and your family with your chosen family ceremony style!♡

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