
Planning a wedding doesn’t always have to mean ballrooms, hundreds of guests, or big-expensive venues. For so many couples, their wedding day looks more like cozying up with their closest people in a space that feels like home. That’s exactly what one of my brides did when she hosted her wedding at an Airbnb snuggled up in the north georgia mountains with fewer than 15 guests, heartfelt moments, and the kind of closeness that can be difficult to capture with traditional weddings.
If you’re thinking about renting an Airbnb for your wedding, here’s what you should know—mixed with real insight from this unforgettable day.
Not every Airbnb works well for a wedding. Please be sure to look into their rules and if need be, let the airbnb host know what is going on. Some airbnb wedding day details you should consider are:
Airbnb weddings often mean thinking creatively with the space. This couple used a circular floral arch for their ceremony spot while their family formed a semi circle around them. It was beautiful, simple, heartfelt, and intimate.




One of the biggest perks, I personally feel, is that for Airbnb weddings, most likely everyone can get ready on-site.
This allowed for the day to move stress-free with no rushing or running between locations, no complicated timelines, no missing moments because of traveling halfway across a venue. Everything gets to stay in the room until the time comes to pack everything up to go.



A small guest count means you can splurge on quality instead of quantity. For your reception, you’ll need to consider drinks, food, and desserts. It doesn’t have to be a cake! This couple:
The result was a family meal; a reception that felt personal, was equally delicious and truly unique to them.








Instead of a dance floor, their reception happened in the living room, where cozy couches and chairs, tv on a sports channel, foosball in the corner, this airbnb made the wedding feel more intimate and in the moment over dancing with groups of people with loud music. This small change in the vibe made their reception feel intimate and intentional.




Airbnb receptions can be just as memorable if not more than traditional weddings because they feel authentic to who you are as a couple and are truly customizable. As a photographer, I love when a small intimate wedding comes together.






If you’re dreaming of a small intimate wedding, on the cheaper side for wedding venues, slightly more wedding planning flexibility, and a wedding that feels deeply personal, this might be the wedding for you. With the right space, thoughtful details and with people who matter the most, your wedding can feel magical, intimate, and like you.
Are you looking for a wedding photographer who specialized in backyard weddings? I’d love to connect with you and talk about your dream wedding day! We can chat here!
October 1, 2025