All About Micro-Weddings
Many couples have downsized their weddings in 2020, but there are multiple ways to downsize. Are you thinking of an elopement, a micro-wedding, or a small wedding? Did you know there is a difference between these three types of weddings? Today, we’re offering up part two of a three-part series going in-depth into each of these wedding options and how live streaming fits into it.
What Makes a Micro-Wedding a Micro-Wedding?
A micro-wedding has a slightly smaller guest list than a small wedding but is bigger than an elopement. Typically, the entire event will last just an hour or two and can include the ceremony and a few special moments, though rarely has a full sit-down reception.
Number of Guests: Less than 30
Micro-weddings will usually include your immediate family members, close distant family members and good friends. You might have a wedding party, or you might choose to skip this part!
Essential Vendors: Officiant, Venue, Photographer, Caterer
Most micro-weddings will take place at some sort of venue – even if that venue is a backyard! If you are having your micro-wedding in a backyard, you may need to rent seating and tables for guests, though many venues will have these available. Of course, you’ll want a photographer to capture the special day and you can also choose to have a caterer provide hors d’oeuvres or dessert as well as drinks for a mini cocktail hour.
Included Events: Ceremony, Photos, Toasts, Light Catering
When thinking of events to include in a micro-wedding, you will most likely start with the ceremony, though some couples choose to do couple and wedding party pictures before the ceremony. After that, you can include those special moments such as the first dance or parent dances, toasts or a cake cutting.
Planning Timeline: A Few Weeks
Because micro-weddings don’t need the full gamut of vendors, this type of wedding can be planned in as little as a few weeks.
Adding Live Streaming to Your Micro-Wedding
Because of COVID, most of the weddings we have live streamed have been micro-weddings. While you hope your closest friends and family members can attend, sometimes things come up and they are unable to make it.
Adding a virtual element to your micro-wedding lets you have your day with your nearest and dearest, while still extending the celebration to a long list of loved ones. If you use our Premium Package, you can include live remote toasters and even a remote officiant if legal in your area. It’s also a perfect way to stream the entire micro wedding since they are shorter!
photo credit: The Elopement Co.