5 things you can do to make your micro wedding more meaningful
Whether you’ve downsized your wedding because of COVID-19 or you just want to keep your special day intimate, a small wedding is the perfect compromise between a normal wedding ceremony and reception and eloping. I wrote a post on the benefits of a smaller wedding if you’re still undecided how you want your day to look. These small nuptials allow you to share your joy with your closest favourite people and enjoy all the best bits of a wedding while keeping it very personal to you.
A micro wedding is ripe with opportunities for meaning because it allows you to create cherished memories with every guest, instead of worrying about whether you’ll be able to spend enough time with all your friends and family members. Here are a few ways to ensure your smaller wedding is as special as you want it to be.
1. Personalise your stationery
With a smaller guest list, it’s easier to add a more personal touch to most aspects of your wedding day. One way you can do that is by handwriting your stationery. If you have a talent for calligraphy, handwritten invitations, place cards and even programs can be a charming addition to your wedding that your guests won’t soon forget.
If you’re looking for a class on calligraphy, my favourite calligraphers who are also stationery designers are Ofe at Studio Oudizo and Grania at Ink and Paper.
2. Choose a venue with significance
A micro wedding frees you up to choose smaller—or even unusual—wedding venues. Did you visit a park on one of your first dates or do you have a favourite restaurant you love to visit? See if you can hold your wedding at one of these places. You can even consider hosting your wedding at your childhood home or in the garden of a family member. A picturesque garden wedding makes for an intimate, beautiful occasion.
3. Go all out on your favours
If you’re hosting a large wedding, favours can become costly, but with a small wedding, you can give your guests a little extra and make your favours special. Consider creating gift bags or boxes with practical items like hand sanitser and fun items like a small bottle of wine. There are a variety of ways you can create memorable favours that offer your guests fun items to keep from the day.
4. Hire a live band or musician
This isn’t possible during the pandemic, but, if you’re planning a wedding for after this time, live music is a great way to make your intimate wedding feel even more special. Keep the size of the band in mind. A large musical group may be overwhelming in a smaller wedding, but a trio or even a single musician can be the perfect accompaniment.
5. Invest in a professional photographer
Just like with a large wedding, photography is not a budget item you want to cut in your micro wedding. Regardless of the number of guests, a professional photographer can capture the special moments of your day and the intimate atmosphere of your wedding. You’ll be grateful to have your wedding photos to look back on in years to come. Also, a wedding in 2020 or 2021 is going to go down in the history books!
A smaller, micro wedding can be just as meaningful and memorable as a large wedding. Sometimes even more so! As you plan your micro wedding, be sure to look for places where you can add significance to the details of your day.
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