I have a dilemma. The church I am a member of and where I want to get married has a big, beautiful sanctuary that seats about 500, complete with a balcony section. It is perfect for a wedding...with one exception. This will be my 2nd marriage, and while my man has not been married before, neither of us have a very large guest list. Pair that with the fact that our reception site is the location of our very first date (for sentimental reasons) and seats a maximum of 50 people. We are fine with only having 50 people or less at our wedding, but I am concerned with it feeling silly to have that few people in this gigantic church! Is it okay to barely fill 10% of the pews? I have my heart set on this church and this reception site, but don't want to do anything inappropriate.
It is not a matter of size or the amount of guests that is the criteria in choosing the church, but your soulful connection to it. If that is your spiritual home, that is where you should marry. You may have your florist ribbon and flower the first several pews if you wish and have ushers escort your guests to all sit up front. Then it will seem like an intimate gathering near the altar.
Big Church, Small Guest List
