Myth Busting
Microweddings may be smaller but that certainly doesn’t mean they’re any less luxurious or costly.
Just because it’s micro doesn’t mean it’s minimal.
People often think that microweddings are small weddings with small budgets and DIY feel however, this is not always the case.
Here is the truth about Microweddings.
Microwedding ≠ Bare Bones
Couples aren’t scaling back on style,just on headcount.
Couples aren’t leaving things out; they are just making their celebration more private and meaningful.
Modern couples are choosing to keep their celebrations intimate for a plethora of reasons, one of which is centred on budget.
Inviting less guests allows for more luxury inclusions. From couture gowns to custom cocktails, artful floral installations, jaw dropping entertainment, special effects and immersive guest experiences are all on the table.
Budgets are being redirected away from guest count and towards high-end personalized and experience based inclusions – like a michelin star chef serving dinner.
Design as a Statement
Smaller weddings provide more room in the budget and the venue space for daring design and theatrical inclusions.
Picture ceilings covered in flowers, gracefully hanging down above your head, and adding spectacular ambiance and magic to your wedding celebration.
Or private villa dinners by the candle and moonlit pool on the Amalfi coast, with a string quartet playing nearby.
Dream of couture masterpieces, one after another, the welcome dinner dress, the ceremony gown, the after-party dress, and maybe even something special for the recovery breakfast – the possibilities for couture inclusions are almost endless!
Luxury Lives in the Details
With fewer guests, every aspect of the event can be elevated. Think handwritten notes to each guest, personalized menus, curated playlists that appeal to all the guests, and more!
Planners and designers are creating unforgettable moments in micro formats all over the world as modern couples choose to host more intimate celebrations.
Luxury lives in the considerations made from big, loud and in your face design aspects to the choice of salt and pepper shakers that evoke the right vibe.
These small intricate details are what separate and elevate weddings to a luxury standard.
Taking the time to consider small personalized details that often go unnoticed but make a great deal of difference to the overall feel and execution of the event is a luxury.
Why This Trend Works for Gen Z & Millennials
Gen Z and Millennial wedding trends are consistently focused on experience, personalization, intention, and aesthetics.
These social media-savvy generations want hyper-curated moments primed and ready for posting as well as deeply personal and emotionally unforgettable experiences from their wedding celebrations.
Microweddings are one way to achieve this, with fewer guests, speeches, and interactions are more meaningful and personalized, upping the emotional moments. With more budget room, there is more opportunity for Instagrammable inclusions that blow guests away and go viral on social media.
Vendor POV: The Creative Playground
Intimate weddings open the doors for vendors to really get into their element and unleash their creativity.
For this reason, intimate weddings are a dream for creatives.
With more trust between the client and creative, more budget flexibility, and less logistical compromise (that comes with managing guests at larger weddings).
Some vendors even choose to specialise in microweddings because of the freedoms it allows them creatively.
A Word on Culture & Tradition
Some couples are choosing to blend cultural rituals into smaller formats, whilst still honoring traditions with elegance and respect.
Intimate doesn’t mean stripped back of meaning; it actually means the opposite.
Smaller ceremonies allow for deeper reflection and personalised rituals that evoke more meaning for the couple and the guests due to their deeply personal nature, and the comfort of being surrounded by your nearest and dearest.
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