Let’s talk about wedding spectrums. On one end, there’s your average, semi-formal wedding, with approximately 200 guests. On the other end, there are casual elopements, with 3-4 guests, including the couple getting married…And now we have micro weddings!
What is a Micro Wedding?
These celebrations are closer to elopements on the wedding spectrum, but still include a handful of actual guests. Think your closest family and friends – approximately 20-50 guests. These weddings are shorter in duration and have a simple + relaxed format.
This fresh wedding alternative gives couples more ease in planning, and allows them to allocate the money in their budgets to intimate + authentic guest experiences. You can really spoil yourselves and your guests the way that you want to with this sweet + manageable celebration.
Curious what a micro wedding looks like? Let us show you and you’ll see why we are in love with them!! Promise Ridge is an elopement venue in the Pocono Mountains that has stylishly tapped into the micro wedding trend with this glittery, golden wedding inspiration. With every rich detail, shot by Alison Conklin and styled by Confetti and Co., we’re so inspired to hop on the micro wedding train! Jump aboard with us:
Micro Wedding Details
Now this is a comprehensive stationery suite! We love the sticker labels + warm palette on these paper goods from Rabbit Rabbit Crew. Because micro weddings include 20-50 guests maximum, you can have fun with your stationery budget with extra details like these!
Jaws drop. The Nala gown from CHOSEN by One Day is iconic, with its mirrored + embellished gold tulle overlay.
Macro Style – Micro Wedding
Seriously, this backdrop! Belovely Design fills us up with florals in this neutral ceremony setup. We love the pops of golden honey + nude.
Groom’s attire is ON POINT with this sleek marigold getup from The Black Tux.
An Intimate Ceremony
Micro weddings mean more bang for you buck in every way – like having a statement ceremony setup including stunning florals + decor…all while keeping it sweet and intimate.
Glitter Girl
She shines like a golden star with this whimsical bridal makeup by Aleksandra Ambrozy.
A Golden Reception Celebration
An intimate + stylish reception meal that we can get behind! Micro wedding dinners look cool, connected and celebratory!
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Micro Wedding Tablescape
MACRO style with MICRO weddings, as seen in this stunning tablescape. Yes!
Love Bites
Mouth watering lineup of individual cakes from Love Bites By Erik.
We always love seeing video from the day, so be sure to also check out this stunning film by Cardbox Films
If you can’t get enough of gold (it’s OK, we can’t either), check this out! And if you’re now planning your micro wedding, don’t forget to send us an invite! Looking for micro wedding venues? We got you covered!
photography: Alison Conklin // venue name: Promise Ridge, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, USA // event design: confetti & co. // planning: confetti & co. // florals: Belovely Design // wedding dress: Chosen by One Day // wedding dress boutique: Lovely Bride Denver // bride's shoes: Lulu's // bride's ring: Bario Neal // hair stylist: Aleksandra Ambrozy // makeup artist: Aleksandra Ambrozy // groom attire: The Black Tux // groom's shoes: ASOS // groom's ring: Bario Neal // videography: Card Box Films // paper goods: Rabbit Rabbit Crew // catering: Chef Kara's Kitchen // cake: Love Bites By Erik // furniture rentals: Allaire Rentals // linen rentals: NuAge Designs // officiant: Alisa Tongg // models: Ashley Brielle and Micquel
We love small weddings. We hope this is definitely going to be a trend with weddings in the near future. Really beautiful post!
Great article! Love all of the details, thank you for sharing.
I loved the topic you wrote on. It was an amazing ride of some great work.
So beautiful! I love all the neutral colors and those yellow flowers, its just beautiful.
Love these images.
So amazing i love everything
What good ideas. So current these days.
I love micro weddings! And these are amazing photos! Thanks for sharing!
Hello,
This is a great idea for many couples who want something more discreet, but as we have seen we can maintain a great style and finesse, I loved the material and I see it as a trend for the whole world, including the Brazil where we are from, for a wedding big requires a lot of investment and several ideas and preparations, I love this wedding format.
Love the small weddings, this set is really pretty ;-)
And 2020 is proving that micro weddings are the only way to go ;)
Wow, an elopement venue! Micro weddings should be the new normal trend indeed. Why make a fuss with a bucket load of people while only the nearest ones are needed for witnessing the ceremony and be a part of blessing the bride and groom. The others are always excess baggage to attend to their tantrums and to keep them happy.
This wedding is a dream! Every little detail captured by this photographer really enhances the magic inside of this wedding!
Great advice, Jen! I love officiating ceremonies on the entire spectrum – from elopements to traditional weddings, but micro weddings are something special! My favorite advice – “Micro weddings mean more bang for your buck in every way”. Splurging on all the details to create truly spectacular pictures is what I love most about this post. Some couples opt out of videography because of the cost, but with the video you posted here, how can you resist? -Officiant Mindy Haffke
Very informative
Very beautiful wedding
A very nice article, very Informative, thank you for sharing.
I love this article! Definitely an awesome way for our industry to pivot in an intimate way!!
Absolutely stunning, love this.
This shoot is next level gorgeous, thanks for sharing.
Easily the best part of 2020 has been the small weddings…everything else can take a walk.
What good ideas. Love the small weddings. Thanks for sharing.
Such an amazing wedding and photos ! Thanks for share it !
That is so beautiful!
Awesome inspiration for the day. Thanks for sharing!
These trends rock!!!
It was really good and i really loved it and thank you.
With COVID here to stay, I think this will be the trend in the next 2-3 years at least… Thanks for the article