Debbie Geller and Kardashian Party Planner Mindy Weiss Share Their Best Wedding Planning Tips

If you're dreaming of a huge reception with 300 guests, then your wedding will just have to wait. For everyone else, use this as a time to focus on intimacy — and you just might love it! Weiss and Geller call it the "mini-matrimony" instead of a "small wedding," which makes it sound as special as it is. "Twenty-twenty is all about intimacy and having those you truly love around you," they told POPSUGAR. "The ceremony itself has become the centerpiece of the day and is rich with thought and meaning."

You may be surprised to hear that many of Weiss and Geller's clients actually prefer a more intimate day over a lavish bash. "Our clients are loving smaller events," they said. "And while the grand celebration will return, we see things staying intimate as a trend for the foreseeable future."

When it comes to a theme, Weiss and Geller recommend making it all about your love. "Think romance," they said. "Mauve, purples, and lavenders paired with shades of green and mixed metals give it that soft, romantic look." This dreamy aesthetic will also look really good in pictures, which you'll be able to keep forever.

Just because the bride typically wears white doesn't mean everything else has to be this color. In fact, Weiss and Geller said that bright colors are here to stay for 2021. "While white will always be the classic wedding look, we're seeing a lot of color for 2021," they said. "It's cheery and people are craving a celebration with some whimsy!"

The health of your guests is the highest priority right now. Check your state, county, and city regulations on what is allowed, keeping in mind that this can change frequently. Also, let your guests know that you are taking precautions so they can plan accordingly (and don't be offended if they decide not to attend). Weiss and Geller suggest "making mask-wearing part of your decor and consider including custom masks to coordinate with your theme. Keep the hand sanitizer classy and plentiful. If you know the people who are attending are in their own bubbles, try to keep each group together and separated from others. A lounge set-up is great and cozy for this."

My parents were ahead of the curve in 1990 when they got married in their living room, and according to Weiss and Geller, "at-home weddings are going to be big for 2021. This may mean literally at your own home, or in your hometown. Next year will be the 'staycation' version of a destination wedding. It may be a multi-day experience, but right in your own backyard."

If you want to serve food at your wedding, try to do it in the safest way possible. Weiss and Geller recommend not passing the hors d'oeuvres around right now to minimize contact. "We're loving doing an assortment of small bites served as the first course to each guest," they said.

Additionally, follow the lead of restaurants and do paper-less menus! "A trend in restaurant dining has been to use a bar code to pull up the menu on your phone," Weiss and Geller explained. "Don't fight it; try the same thing at your party. Your guests will have fun with it, especially if you inject a bit of humor into the menus."

Picking a color scheme and decor theme is the fun part, but don't neglect planning for your dress, venue, and budget. Weiss and Geller gave us simple tips on nailing these big three components. If you're wearing a dress, they recommend trying on a variety of silhouettes, even if you already think you know what you want. "You've likely not done this before, and you might end up surprising yourself by loving something that wasn't at all like your inspiration photos," they said. "And remember . . . no one sees the out-of-budget dress next to the one that's in budget, so try to look at each on its own, without comparing."

When it comes to the venue, it's important to think about who is attending and keep their comfort in mind, according to Weiss and Geller. "While having a wedding at a vineyard an hour away might be your dream, know that people will have to drive home at the end and that does impact their ability to let go and be present."

Finally, the budget (*enter horror music here*). "Ah budget," said Weiss and Geller. "We have some great tools to get you through this, the most difficult part in MAD About Weddings, but here's the short answer, have one first before you do anything. And, know who is paying for what."