Why you should consider having a mini-wedding
A mini-wedding wedding is just about how all the cool kids are doing their weddings. Due to its flexibility and intimate setting, the desire for micro weddings has grown over the last 3 years, with people opting for the creative control smaller weddings have to offer.
So, whilst you might have dreamt of a huge fairytale wedding, this might not always be the best idea financially or logistically (especially if you’re eloping!). So why not explore the idea of a micro wedding, sure they might be smaller, but the magic is all the same!
Here are some reasons why you should have a micro wedding.
Focus On People and Things that Matter To You.
Micro weddings throw customs and traditions outside the windows and let you take creative control. Location, band, wedding photographer, flower arrangement, bridesmaids’ outfit provider, decor etc. This is definitely for those who love to be brave.
We understand that a wedding is a very important time in a couple’s life, and therefore that means people close and dear to you with opinions on how things should be run, with micro weddings, you can throw caution in the wind, and do it your way, which means you can have your wedding anytime anywhere!
Limit Your Guest List
Your wedding guest list does not have to be like your Instagram friends list. Some people just prefer to have people that are very close to them, to make it even more of a special and exclusive occasion.
This means more time to spend with people you love and cherish. Big weddings are hectic and can leave you with less cash for a honeymoon. But with smaller weddings, this gives you an opportunity to spend more quality time with the only ones that truly matter. So make sure to capture these moments too!
But this does not mean you won’t be celebrating your wedding with other friends and people in your social circle, as many small weddings are accompanied by a fun-filled wedding reception.
Have a good think about your budget
We all know weddings can be very expensive, and especially if you are living in bigger cities, it is also a huge competition for the bigger places and most aesthetically pleasing places. With a smaller budget, you can scale back and spend on things that are more important to you, and get really creative with your choice of venues, especially in a city like London, where you have access to multiple quirky venues for a smaller wedding. Some great examples of quirky venues include Kippilaw House, The Rum Warehouse or even Go Ape! If those don’t take your fancy be sure to check our other recommendations.
Splash out on high-quality suppliers
You don’t need a grand location to have a grandiose wedding. With the right flower arrangers, wedding photographers i.e. WeShootYou, made-to-measure outfits and quirky venues, you can have the wedding that you always dreamt of.
Think of it like an independent movie, where you are focusing all your attention on the quality of the experience that will be remembered forever.
Nothing beats having high-quality wedding photographers and videographers, who will take priceless photos of you and your loved ones on one of the biggest occasions of your lives.
The Wedding is Your Oyster
With fewer guests at your weddings and most likely fewer suppliers, this allows you to focus on all the elements that make your ideal wedding. So craft and develop a wedding that makes you happy and is natural to you – to make your special day even more personal.
A simple google search quill tells you all about the wonderful smaller weddings people have crafted, from a Quidditch pitch to a Game of Thrones-themed wedding, the wedding is your oyster.
More Relaxed Vibe
There is so much stress with a larger wedding, from planning the day itself, to the actual event. It can be an overwhelming experience, especially for the introverted! This is where smaller weddings can ease that tension.
If you don’t really like being put in the spotlight for a long time, this type of wedding is just for you! Let’s be honest, the idea of speaking and being vulnerable in front of hundreds of people can be daunting and not something that you’re comfortable with, so narrow your list of guests to those you are comfortable with sharing your hopes, dreams and future plans with.
Small Wedding, Big Party
Smaller weddings might be unforgettable intimate affairs, however, that does not mean you can’t party hard after! In fact, with all the budget, energy and time you’ve said, smaller weddings give you the opportunity to have a bigger party in the evening, or in a lot of cases on a different day!
So here are reasons why you should have a mini-wedding. Sure you might be missing out on a very grand affair, however, the magic is more impactful as you are surrounded by the people you truly care about.
