If you are conversant with wedding trends and culture, you’ll know that micro weddings are one of the hottest raves right now. I mean, what’s not to love about wanting a small, intimate ceremony with all the people you love the most? If you are considering a micro wedding for your big day, then this article is a perfect tip jar to help guide you as you plan.
Here’s all you need to know about micro weddings.
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What are micro weddings?
A micro wedding is a small wedding with about 20-50 guests or fewer. These sorts of ceremonies are usually very intimate, and would typically cost significantly less than a regular, big wedding. Contrary to popular opinion, planning a micro wedding still requires a lot of planning, effort, and finances as well.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic took over the world, it has ushered in a new era for events, gatherings, and ceremonies, especially with the restrictions on gathering. So maybe a small wedding hasn’t always exactly been your dream, but they can be as fun as 1000+ weddings as well.
Micro weddings are on the rise because of the pandemic that has prompted people to cut down on unnecessary gatherings. Other reasons are usually because couples want a memorable wedding involving all their loved ones, friends and family, without having to break the bank in hosting a big party.
What are the benefits of having a micro wedding?
There are lots! Despite being called ‘mini weddings’, they are actually quite big when you think about it. A typical micro wedding involves bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls, ushers, caterers and so on. That’s just to name a few!
As previously mentioned, micro weddings are meant to be intimate, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to be a small gathering. So, there is no reason why you can’t get all your friends and family to partake in the event.
Micro weddings are usually less extravagant than normal weddings; often the decorations are simpler yet more creative (you don’t have to spend on décor, rentals and so on), but you can still have some fun with it.
These types of weddings are also great for couples who want more than just their wedding day, they want something that will be remembered, maybe an annual get together or even a yearly event that involves all the people important to them.
When planning a small wedding, three peculiar and attractive things’ll make you want to opt for a small ceremony instead of a big one. They include:
The cost.
Everyone loves a nice, well-planned, fancy, and dreamy wedding. But the truth is weddings don’t come cheap. So, one good thing about planning a small wedding is that you’ll spend less money than you would if you had more guests.
Not only that, but you can also plan and stick to a budget when you can have a specific number of guests as opposed to having so many.
On the other hand, some couples love to indulge and spoil their micro wedding guests, because they believe that less is more. That way, they can go all out for the people they love, rather than distribute their resources to a larger guest list.
The intimacy.
You’ve got to love the intimacy that comes with having a micro wedding. The couple gets to make the rules, and have a great time without worrying about a multitude of strangers experiencing their big day with them. Also, micro weddings help the couple naturally have a better wedding experience because they are around their support systems. Bonus: If you’re a very private person, you can also control how your wedding memories are shared.
The freedom.
Freedom is beautiful, especially when you are planning your wedding. Large weddings often require more traditional formalities that can be scraped off if you’re having a micro one. One thing I love about micro weddings is the creativity around the process. For example, you can have a paint and sip event as part of your wedding reception if it is small, but you may not pull it off if it is a large wedding.
So if you just want to have a wedding that feels fun and intimate, then micro weddings are the way to go.
Now that we have covered why people opt for a small wedding, let’s look at how you can organize a perfect micro-wedding.
How to organize a perfect micro-wedding
Organizing a wedding is not as easy as it sounds. Many people have tried and failed to pull it off well. But when you are considering a micro wedding, there are some things you need to know before planning one. Here are five steps you can take to ensure your wedding is nothing short of perfect:
Have an engagement party.
Consider having an engagement party if you want something more casual and less pressure on your actual wedding day. It will give you an opportunity to receive gifts from friends, family, and potential future guests for your big day.
Hire a professional photographer.
Make sure that you hire a professional photographer to capture all the moments at the party. The photos that they capture should then be edited and shared with the guests. This will create a live album that you can share with those who could not attend your wedding.
Plan an event, not just a party.
Planning a micro-wedding should be as intentional as planning any other wedding, so don’t just think of it as another party to attend. The party should have an objective, for example, to announce your engagement or to gather all the people you love together.
Make them feel special about being there.
A micro wedding is all about creating a sense of intimacy, so make sure your guests are always at ease and comfortable with everything that’s going on around them. You can do that by customizing the event to suit their needs.
Have a final check before going live.
The success of your wedding will be determined by how well you have planned. To avoid any mistakes on the day, have a final review before locking in the date and time of your party. This way, if you feel like you may have missed something, you can always go back and edit your plans.
Planning a wedding can be such a daunting task, especially in this pandemic. So if you’re considering having a small wedding, this is your cue to go for what you want. Remember, having a micro wedding still requires a lot of effort and money. Good luck!
