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How to Have a Minimalist Wedding

Episode 44
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0:32 Welcome back to The Guide Gals! Today, we will discuss ways to simplify your wedding without sacrificing your vision
0:55 We’ve all seen maximalist weddings, but that is not for everyone and that’s ok!
2:03 We have seen the beauty of these simple, paired-down weddings recently!
2:24 Building a wedding with the idea of underconsumption in mind will help you clear out the clutter that is wedding planning
2:53 Beverage of the Day!
3:59 Simplify your guest list and your party
4:12 Shortening your guest list will in turn decrease everything else: from tables/chairs to wedding favors
4:30 Smaller guest lists decrease cost and increase face time with your guests
5:20 If you choose a smaller guest list, having a small wedding party works well with that!
6:00 Simplify your invitations and stationery
6:33 Digital save-the-dates and invitations
7:18 Stationery can get expensive quickly!
7:46 Simplify your venue!
7:56 Blank-Space venues
8:28 Choose a venue that will speak for itself
8:46 Your venue is always a big deal in the wedding planning process, so choose one that fits your vision!
9:13 Simplify your ceremony decor!
9:30 Play into the strengths of your venue
10:10 You can pick and choose your ceremony decor
11:13 Decor can get very expensive 
11:28 If you know your budget won't allow for a ton of florals/decor, choosing a venue that has beauty in it already is super helpful
11:54 Lean into your aesthetic
12:12 Neutral/minimalist doesn't mean boring!
12:22 Utilize texture 
13:32 Simplify your attire!
13:58 Classic shapes and textiles
14:12 Think about your attire color
14:49 Rent your wedding attire
15:03 Wedding attire rental resources
15:14 You can never go wrong with black and white
15:34 Simplify your food and drinks
15:38 Your wedding cake
16:05 People will be happy with practically any dessert
16:38 You don't have to have cake and other desserts
16:46 Opt for more casual food options
17:06 Food Trucks
17:45 It is your wedding day, you make the rules!!!
18:01 Downsize your bar!
18:05 Custom cocktails
18:35 You do not need a full bar
18:55 Simplify your florals!
19:00 We love florals but they easily get expensive
19:42 There are a lot of ways to utilize florals but keep them simple
19:55 Pick one flower for bouquets!
20:29 Fake flowers, dried flowers, and greenery
21:02 You make the rules, no one else does!
21:15 Simplify how you want to simplify!
21:58 For more inspiration, check out the Real Weddings section on Here Comes The Guide!
22:25 Find your perfect venue on herecomestheguide.com!
22:49 Reach out to us at theguidegalspodcast.com!
23:06 Other ways to reach The Guide Gals!
23:32 Wrapping up this episode!





















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