All About Renting an Intimate Venue
Intimate venues can elevate experiences like nothing else. Imagine celebrating your micro wedding in a gorgeous boutique hotel in the San Francisco Bay Area or an elegant gala dinner in the great outdoors with stunning scenery like the sparkling blue water of Lake Como. A beautiful place with breathtaking views for outdoor ceremonies can make all the difference on your special day, whether you're hosting a Christmas dinner, an intimate wedding, or a christening party.
Are you looking for something more than a traditional space? When choosing unexpected spaces for small celebrations, we like to think outside the box. At Giggster, we help you find the best locations for cozy gatherings beyond the traditional venue. From centuries-old chapels and enchanting English gardens to gallery spaces, beachfront cottages, and vacation rentals, we have just the space for an intimate celebration to match your style, budget, and needs.
Explore thousands of indoor or outdoor event spaces on Giggster designed for intimate and cozy gatherings. Book your next gathering place today!
Why Choose Giggster to Rent an Intimate Venue
From renowned art galleries to houses with ocean views and beyond, Giggster offers unique spaces for intimate gatherings, whether you're hosting a wedding ceremony, a family reunion, or a birthday party.
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Christening parties are special celebrations shared between close friends and family members. Make your child's baptism reception one to remember with an experience tailored to the guests' needs. Book a private room at your favorite restaurant for a one-of-a-kind dining experience.
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Are you on the lookout for a small space that packs a punch for your next family reunion? A speakeasy lounge or a rooftop bar and restaurant with a dance floor are sure to enhance your gathering.
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Want to celebrate your big day in a nontraditional venue? Take the ceremony to the next level by booking a cottage in the countryside with a scenic backdrop of rolling hills and vineyards. It's the perfect place for small weddings with big styles.
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Looking for the perfect event space for your poetry or story reading? An intimate venue like an art gallery could help you interact and connect with attendees on a more personal level.
Incredible Intimate Venue Rentals Start at $17/hour
Exceptional Variety & Quality: From charming, intimate wedding venues to nontraditional event spaces for cozy affairs, Giggster offers 2952 incredible choices to celebrate your special occasion with the ones you hold most dear.
Hassle-Free Booking: We help you find your dream venue in no time. Our simple booking process allows you to explore and book exactly what you've envisioned. Want to talk to the host and find out more about the location? We help you with that, too!
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: If your plans change and you need to reschedule or cancel your gathering, our flexible policy lets you cancel the booking for free. This is when the booking has been canceled within 24 hours of confirmation and if it is made at least 48 hours before the event.
Platform Protections: With Giggster's optional add-on protection packages for damages and liability, you can secure a great space like Spartan Bar & Lounge with an Industrial Atmosphere, knowing you are covered in case of unexpected events.
The Best Events for an Intimate Venue
Intimate venues can host ceremonies of all kinds. Their main purpose is to help guests feel comfortable and welcome and connect on a more personal level. From clinking glasses at cocktail hour to intimate weddings, engagement dinners, and graduations, these are the best events for intimate venues.
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Wedding Events – Love is in the Air. What better way to celebrate your dream wedding than with loved ones in the most enchanting, intimate wedding venue? Imagine saying yes under a floral arch in a lake house surrounded by oak trees, with tables and benches under hanging string lights. It is the perfect way to toast to new beginnings.
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Anniversary Dinners – Intimate Affairs. Celebrating a platinum wedding? Gather your closest friends and family for al fresco dining in one of the many rooftop bars and restaurants on the Giggster app that guarantee a memorable evening.
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Business Meetings – Celebrating Work Success. Whether you're closing a deal or trying to impress new business partners and clients, make the evening count in a buzzing yet intimate location. Reserve the chef's table and show everyone a great time!
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Rehearsal Dinners – Cheers to New Beginnings. Is there a location that you and your partner love to frequent? Why not host your rehearsal dinner there and show everyone what you love about this place?
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Art Exhibits – Creative Gatherings. Loft studios, sky-high bars, wineries, and taprooms are some of the most sought-after premises for small art exhibits and auctions. Celebrate your successful exhibit with a cocktail party with tall tables and enough space for mingling and reminiscing about the art.
Top Features to Look for in an Intimate Venue
When looking for an intimate venue, there are many factors to consider beyond the space and accessibility. Ensure your location has all the essentials for a successful event.
Know the capacity. Know your guest count before booking your venue. It'll help you determine the size and space you need to accommodate everyone comfortably. A smaller wedding still requires space for dancing and mingling, as well as tables and chairs for dining.
Choose the ultimate location. Whether you're hosting an outdoor reception or an indoor wedding party, the location can make all the difference. Unless it's a destination wedding or a corporate weekend retreat somewhere out of town, ensure your intimate venue is conveniently located and easily accessible by car and public transport for a seamless experience.
Go for ambiance. There are many ways to add your personalized touch and enhance the atmosphere of your intimate wedding venue. Are you going for a romantic vibe or a wild and loud shindig? Use lighting, music, and decor to create the perfect atmosphere.
Pros and Cons of Events at Intimate Venues
More and more hosts and celebrants choose smaller venues for their parties, and we don't blame them. They are easier to find, cost less than larger venues, and provide a unique experience. Though flexible and affordable, intimate venues don't come without flaws.
Advantages
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Larger events will cost more than smaller, intimate celebrations. The smaller the space, and the fewer the guests, the fewer the expenses.
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Smaller, intimate venues are easier to customize and set up. It won't take you ages to decorate.
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When celebrating with a small group of guests in an intimate venue, you have more time to interact with them and spend quality time together.
Disadvantages
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Intimate event spaces are typically smaller. This means you'll have limited space for guests, and you won't be able to invite everyone to your small wedding.
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A small venue might not give you the party vibe you want for your birthday, wedding, or engagement. With fewer people at your event, it's hard to keep the dance floor full.
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Don't expect to find all the amenities and facilities in a smaller locale. Venues of this size usually have limited facilities, like bathrooms for instance.
Planning Your Intimate Venue Event
The best thing about small wedding venues and intimate spaces is that they take less time to plan and execute a party. Between creating the perfect menu and setting up a dance floor to providing comfortable seating and party favors, here is a handy guide to get you started on planning.
Dress the Place – One of the benefits of hosting at a small venue is that you get to decorate it the way you want without wasting much time. Enhance the ambiance with your favorite flowers, colors to match the theme, candles, and string lights.
Create a Menu – Large weddings and annual corporate events must cater to many tastes and diverse dietary requirements. On the other hand, planning a menu for a smaller guest list is like a walk in the park. Fewer guests means less food, whether you're hosting an intimate wedding or a small graduation party.
Plan the Entertainment – Small wedding venues like restaurants, rooftop bars, and private homes are ideal for live music bands. A baby shower or a christening party in a garden, on the other hand, could use some outdoor activities like lawn games. Liven up your product launch in a brewery with a class comedy stand-up act.
Saving Money on an Intimate Venue
Hosting in a smaller, more intimate venue doesn't mean spending less money. If you are not careful with your budget, you could easily overspend. Use these simple money-saving tips when you plan your next event. Small event spaces on Giggster start at just $17/hour.
Be flexible with the date.
Whether it's a charity event or a bachelorette that you're hosting, make sure to set the date off-peak season. Host a Sunday brunch baby shower or a Wednesday matinee graduation party to save even more.
Choose an all-in-one venue.
An all-inclusive venue for your wedding day may seem costly at first, but having everything under one roof (catering, entertainment, ceremony, bar, and equipment) will help stretch your budget further.
Get creative with DIY decor.
Smaller venues are easier to decorate. Consider DIY decorations like balloon garlands, banners, paper flowers, or fresh flowers from your garden to add a personal touch and beautify the space on a tight budget.
Plan Your Intimate Venue Event with Giggster
From mini chapels and micro wedding venues in Las Vegas to cocktail bars and breweries for after-work parties in San Francisco, Giggster helps you find the best wedding venues and multiple spaces for intimate parties of all sorts. Scroll our curated listings and book your special location today!
