What is a Sweet & Simple Wedding?
Our “Top 12” List
Here at Ciao Bella Celebrations, a “Sweet & Simple Wedding” is one that’s been designed for couples in love who want to avoid the complexities, expense and excesses of the traditional wedding industry and other social pressures. It’s a beautiful, festive, heartfelt, intimate, joyful and memorable celebration that’s easy to afford and easy to plan, so you and your fiancé can focus on your love for each other and starting your life together.
Every Ceremony and All-Inclusive Special we offer starts with the basics for your celebration in one place, from an elopement for Just the Two of You to a full-service wedding & reception for you and up to 25 guests. Our Little Wedding Chapel and Intimate Venue are designed with the flexibility to let you personalize the details you wish and trust us to take care of the rest. With over 1,500 couples and 20+ years of experience in a variety of settings, a Sweet & Simple Wedding at Ciao Bella allows you to set aside those nagging doubts about whether your wedding will somehow be ruined by forgotten details, a slightly late guest arrival, or concerns about quality of service.
Keep scrolling for a video from a recent event to see what a Sweet & Simple Wedding can be, followed by our Top 12 Ideas of what makes a wedding Sweet & Simple, and what doesn’t. We know they’re not for everyone, but we believe our approach resonates for many couples and of course, the perfect wedding is out there for everyone regardless of size, cost, location, or “vibe.”
Ashleigh & Joe’s wedding was part of a recent “1st Friday” event to celebrate their love, thank them for all they give to our community, and showcase Old Town Warrenton as a romantic haven for the DMV to Richmond with some ideas that can make a Sweet & Simple Wedding so special. People stopping to honk and yell a friendly “Congratulations!” as pictures are taken is a common feature of our small-town elopements and weddings, where everything from restaurants to flowers and jewelry are a short walk from our Little Wedding Chapel.
Video Footage courtesy of Ethan Film & Photo
NOT SO SWEET & SIMPLE
Months or Years of Planning
Loans, Credit Extensions and/or GoFundMe’s
Multiple Contracts with Venue, Vendors, Consultants & Service Providers
Placing Life on Hold till the wedding is over
Rentals (tents, chairs, tables, linens, dance floor, etc.) costing as much as a venue
Hundreds of Dollars for Event Insurance, to protect thousands in deposits
Your Venue requires a 3rd-Party Professional Planning Team
Worries over whether you can trust your vendor(s)
No Backup Plan for bad weather
Losing Sleep over your Guest List
Minute by Minute Timelines with no “down time”
Trends and Traditions versus what’s meaningful to you
NOW THAT’S SWEET & SIMPLE!
❤️ Planning Your Wedding in as little as 24 Hours!
❤️ Booking everything with a Single Affordable Transaction
❤️ An Easy-to-Understand Service Agreement
❤️ Not putting off “life expenses” (car, home, education, childcare, health care)
❤️ Adding a Personal Touch with flowers and décor, no need for a makeover
❤️ Extra Money in the budget for Luxury Touches like a Vintage Car
❤️ A phone call or meeting, and a few texts, takes care of all the details
❤️ Your Vendor(s) are Established Professionals in their community
❤️ Your Venue includes a Backup Plan for foul weather
❤️ Enjoying Quality Time with your Closest Family & Friends
❤️ A Relaxed and Joyful Small-Town Experience
❤️ Allowing your Wedding Day to Unfold Naturally
We encourage you to explore our website thoroughly as you decide on a budget, invite list and the kind of wedding day you want to have. Many pressing questions are answered on our FAQ page, and our “About Us” section and Blog introduce you to our story, local partners like the Fauquier History Museum and much more. Pricing is listed for all our packages and value-added options, and everything can be booked online when you click “Save Your Date.”
