The Top 3 Benefits of Planning a Micro Wedding
Not every couple dreams of a huge wedding day with hundreds of their closest friends and family there watching them tie the knot. Some couples are looking for a more intimate setting, but one in which they can still have a small number of friends and family. Thus was born the micro wedding.
By definition, a micro wedding is a ceremony and reception with a guest list of 50 or fewer, and let us be the first to tell you, there are a lot of benefits to hosting a micro wedding.
1. Reduced Wedding Costs
It’s no secret that the number one advantage of planning a micro wedding is the cost savings. Weddings can be expensive; from the food to the flowers to the chairs to the favors, all those little pieces can add up. According to The Knot, the average cost of a wedding in 2021 was $28,000. And that’s without the engagement ring or the honeymoon!
Wedding costs are often on a per guest basis, meaning that the more guests you have, the higher your costs are at the end of the day. So, fewer guests automatically equals a lower cost.
It’s not just the overall budget savings that is appealing to couples; it’s also the ability to spend the money on what they really value. When you’re paying $250 per person, a larger guest count means that you might have to cut some of those really unique details that could make your wedding day even more romantic and memorable. With a lower guest count, maybe you can afford that string quartet for your ceremony or the more expensive wine for your reception.
As an added bonus, less money spent on your special day also means more money for a honeymoon.
2. An Intimate and Romantic Affair
For some couples, a 200-300 person wedding is the dream. But for others, it might just be overwhelming and lead to a day that feels like a blur. With 300 guests to talk to, you’ll only get a couple of minutes with each person, and you might not even get to talk to everyone!
Micro weddings, by contrast, really allow time for you and your partner to be present in the moment and take in the whole experience. Instead of feeling like you have to talk to every one of your second cousins once removed who flew out from Iowa, you have a chance to actually enjoy the day you spent so long dreaming of.
3. Unique Venue Options
This is one of our favorite benefits of a micro wedding; all the amazing venues. Sure, huge wedding venues are spectacular. However, there are only so many places where you can host a party of 200+ guests.
A micro wedding opens up the venue possibilities significantly. With a guest list of less than 50, you could rent an Airbnb where you can not only have your ceremony and reception but where your wedding party could stay for the weekend. Did you meet at a bookstore? With a smaller guest list, that same bookstore might be willing to host your special day. Maybe you love that old gazebo in the park near your house that would perfectly accommodate a smaller guest list? The possibilities are really endless when choosing a venue without a large guest number.
A smaller wedding might even make that destination wedding you’ve been fantasizing about a reality.
If you’re looking for an intimate and romantic event, a micro wedding might be just the right choice for you. We have packages to fit your micro wedding dreams! No matter what the size of your event, Blue Linden can help make your day as special as you are. Call us today.