Micro Weddings have been a trend for years now, but for pretty much every engaged couple in the world, if you want to tie the knot anytime soon, you don’t have much of a choice beyond a micro wedding! They’re a really exciting and unique option for any couple wanting to have a smaller affair on their big day. Whether you’ve known you wanted to have a micro wedding for years, or you’re looking into it because it’s a COVID-related necessity, let’s cover everything you need to know about micro weddings.

The Basics

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So first of all, a micro wedding is generally considered to be a wedding with twenty guests or less. The context of the wedding doesn’t really matter; a destination wedding, a backyard ceremony or a family-only event, if the guest list is below twenty, it’s micro. Now, for many brides that sentence right there is where the line is drawn in the sand when it comes to mini ceremonies. If having twenty guests at your wedding sounds as impossible as building a rocket ship in your back yard, then a micro wedding probably isn’t for you. But if the thought of twenty guests (or less) sounds doable, or even preferable to you, then a micro wedding is a totally viable option for you!

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If you are choosing to go the micro-route, some elements will be exactly the same no matter what size the guest list is and some things will be totally different. So let’s take a look at some elements that shouldn’t be overlooked for your micro wedding.

The Non-Negotiables

A Dress You Absolutely Adore
Whether you’re having two or two hundred guests, the need for a magical wedding dress does not go away! Why? Because the dress isn’t for your guests, it’s for you and your spouse-to-be! If you weren’t having any guests, I’d still advise you to find and wear and dress that you absolutely adore. Regardless of what your wedding looks like, a dress is the ultimate wedding staple and something that shouldn’t be compromised on just because your wedding is going to be smaller than average.

2. Your Venue

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Similar to the dress, a small wedding is no reason to cancel any sort of dream venue you have in mind. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a bride say “Well we love *insert venue here* but we’re only having about twenty people so it’s just going to be at my parent’s house” What?!?! If anything, having a micro wedding is the perfect reason to go for your dream venue. A lot of venues charge per-person so a guest list of twenty people in a high-end venue might not cost as much as you think. Couples seem to have a hard time justifying booking a nice venue when their guest list is so small, but like your dress, the venue you get married at is meant to be for you and your fiancee. Don’t compromise on a venue if you decide to go for a micro-wedding.

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3. Your Photographer

This is another thing that I see so often and don’t understand; when brides are having a micro wedding and use that as a reason to skip on a professional photographer altogether. That makes no sense to me! Do you want your wedding to be captured for you and your spouse to enjoy twenty years down the road? Of course you do! So why, just because you’re having fewer guests than the average wedding, would you not find the best photographer you can? In reality, by having a smaller wedding, you’re probably able to afford more photographer than you think! Get a videographer, get an extra package, hire somebody more expensive. Just because your wedding is small doesn’t mean you’re going to want to relive it over and over again as the years go by.

4. Your Bouquet

When you’re walking down the aisle, whether it’s in front of six family members, or 150 co-workers and distant relatives, that moment should be as special and once-in-a-lifetime as possible. A large part of your down-the-aisle look is your bouquet. Your bouquet is a beautiful way to represent your personality and ties your entire bridal look together. You can even look into the symbolic meaning of specific flowers and really make your bouquet unique and meaningful to you and your spouse. They’re something that should definitely not be overlooked!

The Perfect Venue

Some of our absolute-favorites have wonderful options for micro weddings and have availability from now through the end of the year, you don’t wanna miss out on these awesome opportunities.

Villa Woodbine

Located in the heart of coconut grove, this Miami mansion will give you the gorgeous views of an old-meets-new fairytale dream ceremony. And the venue is perfectly situated for a guest list of just about any size!

You can email info@billhansencatering.com for more information!

Curtiss Mansion

“Recently restored to its original splendor, the Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is centrally located just north of Miami International Airport in beautiful Miami Springs, a city founded by Curtiss. With distinctive architectural details, a rich history and verdant tropical landscaping, it is the perfect setting for any engaged couple looking for an unforgettable and personalized experience. Multiple spaces are available for both large and intimate indoor, outdoor and courtyard receptions and ceremonies, which can be held in the lush shaded grove, in front of a romantic bridge or under the elegant stone archway.”-From the Curtiss Mansion Website

Call 305.869.5180 or email events@curtissmansion.org for more information!

Historic Walton house

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This gorgeous house was built in 1917 and has so many stunning spots that it’s hard to just want to be in one. It’s a true triple-threat of options with an English-Style Cottage, a botanical garden overflowing with tropical vegetation, and a massive Indonesian style Chickee hut situated right next to a beautiful lagoon. Don’t miss the hundreds of koi fish living in the lagoon as well!

Feel free to contact them on their website!