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simple wedding

Of course “simple” is relative, but these weddings are generally low-key, minimal, and less about decor and accessories. You may also want to check out our archive of small weddings, or our posts about elopement.

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Just the two of us: Erin & Caleb’s intimate courthouse elopement

I have a soft spot for elopements anyway, but when one is written as beautifully as this one, you know it’s going to catch me right in the feels. Get ready to experience some serious intimacy, serious love, and a seriously fun photo shoot in the Denver snow. These two crossed some major hurdles to get to this day and boy was it worth it.

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Surprise! It’s Amanda & Robbie’s housewarming party turned wedding

If you’re having a bad day, have I got the balm for you. This surprise at-home wedding in Virginia is so full of tears, laughter, hilarious faces, and rockin’ dancing that you’ll be hard-pressed not to smile the entire time you read it. The guests came for a housewarming, but left glowing from a wedding. Sigh.

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A private, sweet, and playful Jacksonville wedding

So maybe these two ran into two other couples trying to get married under the same tree… when you see it, you’ll understand why. This backdrop is idyllic to say the least. Get ready for colorful hair, sweet and serendipitous vows, a funfetti cake everyone can agree on, and a tiny ceremony followed by brunch.

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Sammye & Ashton’s Southern eclectic waterfront elopement

During hectic wedding planning, sometimes it’s nice to just rest your eyes on a simple, meaningful, no-frills ceremony like this one. These two didn’t want to go over-the-top, but rather focus on sweet vows, their nearest and dearest, and their cherubic baby. Let’s gaze at their tiny waterfront elopement.

No-one missed any of the extras: I was a guest at a no-frills wedding

No-one missed any of the extras: I was a guest at a no-frills wedding

This wedding was held on a campground in the mountains. The couple was married in a small amphitheater and the 40-50 guests sat on logs surrounding them. There was no bridal party. The bride did not carry flowers. Dinner was Mexican food in the lodge, the cakes were pre-made by a beloved local bakery. I think the sole decorations were blue and white plastic table covers in the lodge, a single string of colored Christmas lights around the basketball court. And guess what? No one missed any of the extras.

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Steal this super-simple wedding ceremony script

We got married a few months ago, and we wrote the ceremony and vows ourselves. I wanted to share them with you guys in case any of you were looking for something short and simple.