Micro-weddings are here to stay

Wedding guest lists are shrinking and a new trend is emerging: the intimate micro-wedding.

What is a micro wedding?
A micro wedding is an intimate celebration filled with just the couple’s closest friends and family — typically no more than 50 guests. It can be formal, casual, or anywhere in between. It often includes many of the traditional wedding elements, just on a much smaller scale.

What got us on the micro wedding trend?
During the ‘new normal’ era of Covid, we wanted to come through for our couples who didn’t want to put off their weddings indefinitely.
We have already had the infrastructure that allows us to do business at any time from any location since most of our clients are destination couples and we regularly don’t have the option to take advantage of in-person meetings, so even COVID-19 didn’t really have much of an impact on the way we do business.
With this in mind, we created our micro and elopement packages.
Seeing how the energy truly shifts at an event of only 35 people compared to 350 definitely turned me into a huge fan of intimate guest counts, where the couple truly gets to enjoy quality time with every single person in the room. Not only was there an intimacy to these micro events, the planning process is really enjoyable because these couples don’t spend time or energy sweating the small stuff. It has been refreshing to work with couples that were just so happy to have a wedding.
Many couples sought us out because they decided to cancel their large wedding and move forward with our micro packages instead. The best part is that they were pleasantly surprised to find the weddings we produce are not ‘less than.’ They are just as special, romantic and memorable — just different than what they had originally envisioned pre-pandemic.
With micro weddings, smaller guest counts meant that couples were willing to splurge on more expensive luxury options they truly wanted, without having to worry so much about cost.

What makes micro wedding special
One huge perk of a smaller guest list is an expanded selection of wedding venues, especially
non-traditional options, like a funky downtown art gallery, your favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurant, or a beautiful park or garden. You can also turn your micro wedding into a destination wedding and enjoy an epic weekend getaway with your loved ones.
Pick a splurge or two. Ask yourself, what’s most important to you? Maybe it’s the food — so indulge in a memorable five-course meal. Or maybe you’re all about the entertainment; consider booking a special live performance.
Intimacy is key with a micro wedding, so perhaps skip the round tables in favor of one long banquet-style one. Sit among your guests, rather than at a separate sweetheart table. Seat your guests according to common interests instead familial lines to encourage bonding and forming new relationships.