Can small weddings still feel extravagant and editorial?

Can Small Weddings Still Feel Extravagant and Editorial?

Of course they can. In fact, I’d argue they’re made for it.

Picture this: a sun-drenched courtyard in Kent, just 20 of your closest people seated at a perfectly set table draped in velvet, with crystal glassware sparkling like a secret. Or a moody Georgian townhouse in London, every corner styled like a film set, your love story playing out with all the drama and intimacy of an indie masterpiece.

Small weddings don’t mean small impact. In many ways, they give you the freedom to craft an experience that’s more luxurious, personal, and editorial than any oversized affair. With fewer guests, you’re free to shift your focus from quantity to quality—think bespoke details, high-fashion aesthetics, and moments that matter.

1. Less Guests, More Style

A smaller guest list means your budget goes further. Instead of stretching it to cover hundreds of chair covers and canapés, you can invest in what truly matters: a show-stopping gown, jaw-dropping florals, or a venue that oozes character. You can curate every detail, ensuring it feels cohesive and deeply you.

2. The Spotlight on Storytelling

Editorial photography thrives in small weddings. Why? Because the focus isn’t on wrangling endless group shots or orchestrating a massive timeline. It’s on you. It’s on the stolen glances, the champagne toasts, the way the light catches the curve of your partner’s face. It’s storytelling at its most personal and profound.

3. Set the Scene Like a Director

A small wedding is an opportunity to think like a filmmaker. Where’s the drama? The texture? The emotion? Maybe it’s a statement floral arch in your family garden. Maybe it’s the soft glow of candlelight bouncing off a townhouse’s original plaster walls. With fewer moving pieces, you can style the day to perfection, letting the atmosphere do the heavy lifting.

4. Your Guests as Part of the Vision

When you’ve only got a handful of guests, they become part of the aesthetic, too. Encourage them to embrace the vibe—whether it’s black-tie chic or a “fashion-forward, but make it casual” memo. Think of them less as guests and more as extras in the most beautiful story ever told.

A small wedding doesn’t limit your vision—it elevates it. It’s a chance to throw out the rulebook and lean into what’s meaningful, what’s beautiful, and what makes the two of you extraordinary.

If this sounds like your vibe, you’re exactly the kind of couple I love to work with. Let’s create something timeless, cinematic, and undeniably you.