Why Micro Weddings are Trending and What it Means for Your Big Day

There has long been pressure for those who are planning their wedding to go for the most expensive dress, the biggest venue and the most luxurious cake.

There has, in recent times, been a change in wedding trends. Many people who are planning to say “I do” are choosing to have smaller, more intimate ceremonies with a close circle of friends and family. Known as a micro wedding, these are seemingly becoming the norm.

What is a Micro Wedding?

A micro wedding is a small-scale wedding, usually with up to around 50 guests. The aim is to combine traditional elements of a wedding with more flexibility and personal options for the couple getting married. 

If you choose to have a micro wedding, what does it mean for you and your partner?

Fewer Expenses 

When you come to book your wedding ceremony venue for a micro wedding, it won’t be as expensive. Also, the catering will be more affordable, the favors and the photographer will all cost less. 

Fewer guests and items that have been made, such as home-cooked foods or a potluck, will drastically reduce the costs, alleviating a lot of the stress that can come from planning a wedding. 

Time with Guests

Yes, it can seem appealing to book a flight for your great-aunt Maude from Australia to attend your wedding, but be honest, if you have an enormous guest list, how much time will you spend with her?

A real benefit of micro weddings is that they allow the couple getting married to spend more time with their guests, making memories and taking photos. You won’t be overwhelmed by the number of those attending, and you will thus be able to spend time with friends and family that you don’t often see. 

Personalization

If you were to book a lavish country estate, chances are it would be a bit more challenging to personalize for your wedding and reception. It would cost more to book and would thus leave less money for you to add your own touch.

If you were to have a micro wedding, due to the lower costs, it is easier to add your own personalization to the venue, whether that is to the decorations, the catering or even the photos. This helps the day to feel more like your own.

Flexibility

Consider this: you are planning a wedding, and you are looking for a venue that can seat over 200 guests in July. Or, you are planning your wedding, and you want to find a venue that can seat 50 guests. Which one do you think will be easier to book?

Ideally, you will want to book any wedding venue six months in advance, but with a micro wedding, you have more flexibility with the venue due to the size of the guest list. This allows you to have your much-wanted spring wedding, without having to compromise on the exact date or location.

So, if you want a wedding with a smaller budget and you want to personalize it to the ceiling, opting for a micro wedding may be the ideal choice for you and your partner.