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  • 5 things your planner wants you to know about your boutique wedding

    Whether you chose to have a small wedding or have had the choice made for you due to the times, we promise it will be nothing short of amazing. There are so many reasons why boutique or micro weddings are such a great option. Check out our previous blog on all the reasons we absolutely love small weddings.

    However, there are some things that you must consider.

    1.It is still a lot of work!

    We still have the same amount of things on the to-do list. There are usually the same elements in a wedding regardless of the number of attendees. Less people doesn’t me we (us and you) care any less.

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    2. We both still need time.

    While planners ~could~ put together a boutique wedding in a shorter amount of time, no-one should. It’s stressful, doesn’t leave time for any error and takes the fun out of it.

    Paar events like to take time to envision, source and mock things up before committing them to your event. This takes time!

    Things like wedding dresses could take months to order, get made and have alterations done. So you are really limiting your choices.

    3. Less will equal more.

    More time to spend with each individual person and more opportunity for lulls. Usually we have to plan for transition times, serving times, etc. But with less people it will take no time to get from one thing to the next. So timelines need to be on point ensuring a natural flow to the day where your guests are not just sitting there wondering where to go or what might come next.

    4. Some things cost what they cost

    While you may save some money with less people in attendance, there are some things that just cost what they cost. Our time, DJs, venues, etc will still cost the same- no matter what. It’s important to keep these things in mind when setting your budget.

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    5. Do not limit yourself!

    Just because there are less people, doesn’t mean you don’t need to make it any less amazing. Don’t think “Oh I really like luxurious invites, but it’s only going to 30 people that seems like a waste”. NO. It’s still your day and it represents what you and your partner want. So go for it. (We have a client getting the most luxurious, custom invites done and we can’t explain how excited this makes us)

    Your wedding is a celebration and it needs time and consideration no matter what size.

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  • What to expect when you plan an event with Paar

    The word ‘Boutique’ can mean many things to many different people. When Savannah and I first came together and started planning our boutique event company, there were four pillars that built the foundation of our business, and this is what boutique means to us.

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    Exclusivity

    One of our strengths is the ability to connect with people and our community to find the most beautiful, exclusive, and unique venue for your event or small wedding. These are not venues that you can find just anywhere, they are private estates that open their property to our team and our clients because of our relationships. 

    Customizable

    Everything we do is custom and planned out from the perspective of the couple and their guests. From our vintage one-of-a-kind finds to our in-house designed installations, everything is created for you, our client. We source local vendors, florists, artists, welders, wood workers, bakers, sommeliers and chefs who deliver farm-to-table cuisine. These are the special touches that take an event from ordinary to extraordinary.

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    Tailored

    Our attention to detail is above all so that everything is taken care of from the first meeting until the end of the event. We are experts in what we do and we take great pride in finding the perfect matches for your perfect day and/or special event from a photographer specializing in outdoor photography, to a vegan chef, and everything in between. We have even created a completely sustainable event for a client where it was extremely important that we didn’t make an impact in our environmental footprint. Anything and everything is possible.

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    Attention

    And last but not least, Attention. Attention to our clients and attention to detail. We want to fully understand our clients vision so that we can take it to the next level. We ask the right questions so that we understand what is important to our clients. Paar strategically sets the amount of events we plan month-to-month so that we, as a team, can give every client, event and vendor the attention needed to create the most perfect event.

    Let us know if a boutique event is what you are looking for, you just never know, we may be the perfect team to build you the most perfect wedding of your dreams.

  • What is a Boutique Wedding?

    Boho Chic decor with blankets draped on the chairs for a fall wedding

    A boutique is basically a micro wedding, but without feeling you had to compromise and is very tailored to the couple. In 2019, we saw a huge trend in micro weddings, then in 2020 (with the pandemic or the outbreak of Covid-19) it got a very negative connotation. People were literally forced to significantly reduce their numbers just to be able to keep their special date, locations and deposits. 


    The industry states that 50 or less people is a micro wedding.

    Boutique weddings usually use vendors that are more local, specialized and sustainable.

    While many reported that they loved having a more intimate celebration (and many couples look back and wish they had a smaller number of guests), there’s not a good feeling of being forced to do anything.

    In 2021, to ensure nothing gets cancelled or moved we suggest keeping the guestlist to under 25.

    We have planned the huge weddings and have to say – boutique weddings are our favourite. They are less stressful, more intimate and give you more options.

    With less attendees  you don’t have to spend as much on boring things like plate and chair rentals and instead you can focus on decorations, experiences, food, etc. Your guests can enjoy a poolside wine tasting with a live band or fireside gourmet smores.

    French Country table setting


    Other advantages of boutique weddings are:

    • They are unlikely to cancelled or moved due to changing regulations
    • They typically cost less than weddings of 100+
    • Time becomes more manageable. It takes less time to serve dinner, to move from ceremony to reception, or to even get a drink from the bar.
    • More venues become available. You aren’t limited to large scale venues who then can charge more because there are only a few available.
    • Better for introverts. If the idea of standing in front of 200 people to say vows makes you nauseous, then this is the perfect excuse!

    Let us know in the comments why you love boutique weddings