If you’re here, I am guessing you’re considering or have decided on a micro wedding. What even IS a micro wedding? Something that was fairly unheard of a decade ago is now the biggest (smallest?) thing in weddings; a micro wedding is just that – a small wedding. Generally accepted to be a wedding with under 50 guests, a micro wedding (aka a “tiny wedding” or a “minimony”) isn’t quite eloping and isn’t quite a traditional wedding. So what are some reasons to have a micro wedding? Let’s dive in:
Cost
One of the first and most obvious reasons to have a micro wedding is cost. With fewer guests comes fewer vendors to hire, less food to order, etc. making your plans much cheaper.
Saving money on some of these traditional costs means you can save money for other experiences, like a down payment on a house or taking a nice honeymoon somewhere on your bucket list. You could also use those savings to splurge on the things for your wedding day that matter to you. That could be prioritizing the photos, or incorporating an experience like a fancy multi-course meal or a jeep tour somewhere cool in the area! This treats you and your guests to a unique wedding day unlike any other.
Click here to learn how much a micro wedding costs and what to consider as you begin budgeting.
Stress/Anxiety
Being center of attention of hundreds of people sounds awful, doesn’t it? Many people with our type of personality find worrying about entertaining that many people stressful. But a micro wedding is less stressful as there are fewer people to worry about and all of them are close to you! You are going through the day as more of a group than just two people orchestrating and leading the biggest party of your lives. A micro wedding is also easier to plan, as there are fewer things to stress over or decide on.
Guest Interaction
Probably the most under-considered but best reason to have a micro wedding is this: guest interaction. You have more time to spend with the people who are at your wedding, because there’s not as many of them. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sat down with traditional wedding couples to deliver their album, and they mention as they look through it that they didn’t even get to see some of the people in the pictures. This even happened to me at my wedding – it’s just impossible to spend quality time with a ton of people in such a limited timeframe!
With a micro wedding you will have more meaningful and memorable interactions with your guests. You can spend the whole time with the people you love (and have no awkward introductions on your wedding day – you already know everyone there!)
Flexibility & Freedom
Micro weddings are non-traditional, so you can do the traditions of wedding days that you like and forget the rest! Having fewer people lets you have the flexibility to plan a more unique day, however you want. You could plan a ceremony whenever you want in a lot more cool places too! You aren’t tied to just the handful of wedding venues in the area, some small wedding venues and public lands allow gatherings of a small group for this kind of thing.
You also have the freedom and flexibility of an elopement but with the benefit of inviting along guests and not leaving out some crucially important people that you couldn’t dream of getting married without.
With the freedom and flexibility to plan whatever kind of wedding you want, you could do a morning ceremony and eat brunch after at your favorite breakfast joint! Or you could have a ceremony and charcuterie, then an afternoon of riding ATVs or exploring a cool area. There are no limits to how you can spend your day – similar to planning an elopement! If a traditional wedding or an elopement feel too limiting in one way or another, a micro wedding might be the perfect middle ground for you.
Authenticity
Planning a micro wedding means you can be wholly yourself on your wedding day. There’s no pressure to do what other people who you’re not close to want. Your day can be casual and comfortable, and at your own pace. A micro wedding is more intimate, and only people who support and love your plans for the day should be invited, so you can feel free to plan your perfect intimate wedding day.
A micro wedding is also inherently non-traditional, so you can do whatever traditions you want and leave the rest behind without a second thought. You can also celebrate for as long or as little as you want – a great benefit for those with disability or a smaller social battery!
More Eco-friendly
The Wedding Industry is a hugely wasteful one. A great reason to have a micro wedding is to cut down on your impact while celebrating your marriage. Fewer people, smaller footprint, less travel, and less waste are all benefits to the environment. If making sure you’re leaving as little trace as possible is a big consideration for you as you plan your wedding, consider a micro wedding for less impact!
More memorable
Having time to slow down and savor the day is one of the most overlooked reasons to have a micro wedding, but one of the most rewarding. Planning something so unique and truly you is fun and stands out, which makes for great stories to tell from the day. You also have the flexibility to schedule your day to include time to take in those special moments, talk longer with your loved ones, enjoy something unique and fun together, and relish in each moment.
I hope this has helped you as you consider your own reasons to have a micro wedding! If you are looking for a photographer who specializes in micro weddings and elopements with guests, hit me up for more info!
Did I forget any big reasons? Leave them in the comments below!
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