15 Couples Who Chose a Small Courthouse Wedding Over A Big Wedding ( & It Includes Two Oscar Winners!)

Who needs a big wedding, when you can have a small, intimate one at the courthouse?

That’s what newlyweds Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup opted for, and they’re not the only celebrities to choose something small for their nuptials versus a big party, which ultimately comes with a bigger cost.

With a courthouse wedding, it’s not only smaller in numbers, but it also gives couples a chance to exchange vows in a more personal and low-key setting. Some of the couples have opted to have a bigger party months, or even years, after.

After Naomi and Billy‘s surprise wedding at the courthouse, we’ve taken a look back at some other celebrity couples who also opted for courthouse weddings.

Click through the slideshow to see the couples who chose to have a courthouse wedding instead of a big ceremony…