The Benefits Of Having A Micro Wedding

Micro weddings are gaining popularity among couples that want to celebrate their marriage unconventionally. Reasons are many; perhaps they want to save some money for their dream house or start a business. Others want to avoid the hassle of organising a big wedding. No matter the reason behind choosing to plan a micro wedding, the benefits are countless, and we are going to tell you why…

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First, what is a Micro wedding? 

Micro weddings are intimate gatherings; some say they should have 20 guests or less, others say it is a wedding with up to 60 guests. The number is up to you, what makes you feel comfortable and fits your nearest and dearest. You can choose to have a ceremony and a reception, or only a ceremony with cocktails after, a dinner at your favourite restaurant; there are no written rules. 

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Cost 

The biggest benefit of hosting a micro wedding is that you will reduce the cost. The largest part of your wedding budget usually goes to the venue, on the food, and for topping up your guest’s drinks. When you plan a wedding for over 100 guests, the numbers quickly escalate, and you must add wedding invitations, favors, and so on. 

When you plan a micro wedding, you can make every detail more personal. You can DIY the decorations, your wedding invitations, stationery, and even your wedding bouquet. Since you do not have to decorate 20 tables or send 100 invitations, you can focus on personalising your wedding and letting your creativity flow. 

A small wedding will save you money or allow you to invest your budget in upgrading your vendors' quality. Some couples have put aside a certain amount to host a large wedding and then decide to cut down the list but keep the original budget, splurging their guests with five-star dinner service, top-of-the-notch bar selection, and unique experiences. 

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Flexibility 

The limitations that come with traditional weddings are many. You must find a venue with the right capacity, enough parking spaces, efficient catering service to serve over 100 plates timely, and the list goes on. 

A micro wedding gives you the freedom to choose your favourite venue, restaurant, or place in the world to tie the knot. You can have a destination wedding without trouble, plan dinner after your ceremony at your favourite place or in your backyard. 

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The best part is that you do not need to sacrifice the vision you have for your wedding. Many vendors adapt to this new trend and offer small weddings, like decoration, floral design, invitations, catering, and wedding cake. You will have your dream wedding on a smaller scale but as fabulous as you want. 

Quality time 

A traditional large wedding involves many expectations, and your day is filled with things to do and places to go. On top of that, you must go and do the rounds to thank everyone for their attendance. By the time you finish, there is only one hour left to dance, and your wedding day is over. 

When you take away the stress of being the center of attention of an event that hundreds of people are attending, you get to focus on what matters, your love, and the beginning of a new and exciting stage in your life. 

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Having a micro wedding allows you to spend quality time with those who you love. You get to sit down and enjoy your dinner, dance with your partner, and create memories in a relaxed atmosphere where you do not need to pretend you remember the plus one of your second cousin that you have not seen since you were five. 

As you can see, a micro wedding is not only about cutting the stress of planning a big event and saving money. It is more about celebrating love with those who love you and treasuring a once-in-a-lifetime moment without distractions. 

Are you having a micro wedding? Let us know why in the comments and what you’re most excited about!