What to Consider when Planning a Micro Wedding

Jul 21

What is a Micro Wedding

A micro wedding typically involves a smaller guest count, normally around 20- 50 guests. The reception tends to be more casual and the traditional dances, cake cutting and extended dancing is often skipped. Think of a micro wedding as a version of an elopement, but with some of the elements of a “traditional” wedding; for many couples it's the best of both worlds!

Benefits of a Micro Wedding

The smaller guest count allows a lot of flexibility when it comes to timeline, venue, guest welcome gifts, and food! The ability to be more creative with the venue and food could lead to significant cost savings; leaving more room for couples to splurge on the things that are more important to them, such as florals, entertainment, attire or location. Finally, the smaller guest count causes the event to feel intimate and more meaningful for the guests and the couple.

***Drawbacks of a Micro Wedding***

Although there are many advantages to a lower guest count it also means that there are some (or a lot of) people who will not make the guest list. Additionally, couples may have to get creative when it comes to entertainment for the evening. When guests are invited to a wedding they tend to expect a traditional party after the ceremony. A creative venue or nontraditional venue can make this much easier!

***A Smaller Wedding Does not mean Less Planning***

For a micro wedding the guest count may be smaller, but the amount of elements to design and plan are not! Given the more intimate feel, all the details are in full view for the guests; there is even more need for attention to detail when crafting a micro wedding. Hiring a wedding planner for this reason can make a huge difference and take stress off the couple!

A wedding planner can also help the couple maximize the budget, all while doing the research and sourcing of all the elements needed. Finally, a wedding planner will be able to take care of coordination the whole day so the couple and the guests have a seamless experience and no questions are unanswered or crisis situations unresolved.

Whether you are planning a wedding with 10 guests or 300, here at Lavish Haus, we are committed to designing and executing the wedding of your dreams. Book a discovery call with us here!