Smaller weddings are becoming more and more popular, as newly engaged couples want to embrace a shorter planning timeline and more intimate celebration. Courthouse weddings are a popular way to tie the knot in an official and timely manner. Sometimes love can’t wait! Although your actual appointment won’t last longer than an hour, there are still plenty of romantic ways to personalize a courthouse wedding. For a small ceremony, make all the small details count and you’ll walk away with cherished memories.
Wedding Outfit Shopping
Even if you’re not planning to invite anyone to your courthouse wedding, you can still involve your family in the wedding outfit shopping process. Whether you want to wear a traditional white gown, or just want to find a special outfit, you can invite your mom and bestie along to help. This way they can still feel like part of the process. Make it a ladies day out! You can start off with brunch and then visit a list of shops that suit your personal style. For brides who want to avoid the chaos of some of the big box bridal shops, I suggest making appointments at the smaller local bridal gown boutiques. They usually offer champagne and snacks while you try on the different styles.
Personalize a Courthouse Wedding: Flowers
Accessorizing with a bridal bouquet is another great way to personalize a courthouse wedding. It’s one of those small things that will add a bit more formality and romance to the event. Flowers always lend a celebratory air and add a pop of joyous color. They’ll also be a nice touch in photos from the wedding day. This doesn’t even require much planning, since you can visit the floral shop day-of and pick out an enticing collection of blooms.
Courthouse Wedding Photography
Another way to personalize a courthouse wedding is to hire a wedding photographer. You’ll want to have some quality photos to document your special day. Find a photographer with an aesthetic you like and who is a quick thinker. You want someone who is an expert at capturing the fleeting moments of a shorter ceremony. Luckily, this won’t cost too much since you’ll only need their services for a couple hours. Later, you can send photo postcards out photos to family and friends to announce your newly wed status.
Wedding Dinner Date
Making reservations at a nice restaurant is another great way to personalize a courthouse wedding. Since you’re already polished up and in the celebratory mood, you might as well keep the good times rolling. If you have an earlier court date, then an upscale lunch at a country club or luxury hotel could be a great choice. For later in the day, stop at a cozy bar for drinks and then head to a restaurant with a moody atmosphere. Perhaps you can even dine at the restaurant where you had your very first date…c’est si romantique!
Micro Wedding Cake
A wedding day isn’t fully complete until you’ve both tasted something as sweet as your love story. Micro wedding cakes are always super cute and a fun dessert to share. If you love to bake, you can design your own personalized wedding cake. Alternatively, many bakeries can provide beautiful mini cakes on a moment’s notice. Most of them have them readily available in their display cases! I love this idea because it’s an intimate shared moment between the two of you.
Personalize a Courthouse Wedding
I hope this list helps you discover a few new ways to make a courthouse wedding feel a little more personalized and romantic. Just because the ceremony itself is pretty short, doesn’t mean the day can’t be extra special. Embrace the lighthearted air of elopement and have fun with it! Your wedding day memories will surely be full of laughter and light.
