In recent years, more and more couples are rethinking the traditional large wedding and leaning into the beauty of intimate celebrations. At venues like the Shinola Birdy Room in Detroit, we’ve seen firsthand how weddings with fewer than 60 guests can feel even more meaningful, stylish, and unforgettable.

One of the biggest benefits of an intimate wedding is the gift of time with your guests. Instead of rushing through a long receiving line or feeling pulled in every direction, you’re able to sit, talk, and truly enjoy the company of your closest friends and family. These moments of connection often become the memories couples cherish most.

Another advantage? Your budget stretches further. With a smaller guest count, couples often invest more in the elements that matter most to them. For Courtney and Roman, that meant lush florals to soften a black-and-white wedding palette at the Shinola Birdy Room. For Joanna & Adam, jewel tones with gold accents transformed the same space into a warm, romantic setting filled with texture and glow.

Flowers, especially, become a star of the show in intimate weddings. Instead of spreading your budget thin, you can create jaw-dropping focal points, like a gold circle arch overflowing with blooms, a candlelit sweetheart table, or a bouquet so lush the bride orders a second just to preserve it. These thoughtful details add layers of beauty and personality that guests won’t stop talking about.

Intimate weddings also open the door to unique experiences. Whether it’s flipping the ceremony space into a cozy dinner reception under vaulted glass ceilings, or designing personal touches like pocket boutonnieres and floral hair combs, smaller weddings give you the flexibility to make the day truly your own.

The bottom line? Fewer guests doesn’t mean less celebration, it means more impact, more connection, and more room to design a wedding that feels like YOU.

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