Given the uncertainty surrounding covid-19 and the enormous investment of planning a wedding an increasing number of couples that still plan on getting married in 2020 and beyond are shifting to more intimate affairs. That’s where a micro wedding comes in, an intimate setting with typically no more than 50 guests, featuring all the traditional features – just on a smaller scale.
So, how do you have a micro wedding? Not to be confused with an elopement, a micro wedding is a great way to go “all out” while staying under budget. Micro wedding’s are also a great way to create a themed wedding for any budget and make it look amazing! Surrounded by your closest friends and family here are a few tips you should follow to have a micro wedding you will cherish and remember forever.
First, Find a Beautiful Location
Just because your having a micro wedding doesn't mean it can't be held somewhere awe-inspiring. If you decide to go with a lavish micro wedding, you should find a location that has striking views and has enough room for your ceremony/reception. This could mean a grassy field surrounded by trees, a beach, or any number of beautiful locations.
Start it from the bottom
What are a few things EVERY (and we mean every) wedding has to have? Good food, The best music and Alcohol! Nothing brings together any celebration better than the “entertainment trinity” – using these basics as a foundation will help enhance the wedding experience for everyone. Always dreamed of having a champagne tower? With less than 50 people at your wedding you can certainly build a tower with the best bubbly great Gatsby style!
Pick a Theme
Let’s say your wedding is outdoors, this can help enhance specific wedding themes, making them more appealing to go along with. You can go rustic, island, garden, mountain, or something else that gives your wedding a bit more charm and magic.
Team up with an event planner
Working with an event planner might be the best investment in terms of efficiency. Planners can serve as excellent resources in terms of scouting locations, finding or supplying décor and props, and just possessing the general wealth of knowledge on making your ideas become reality. We have been honored to cover weddings completely transformed into wonderlands for lovebirds – any reputable, creative and experienced event planner is worth checking out!