Why Micro Weddings Are Perfect for the Modern Couple
Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting moments in life, but for many modern couples, the thought of planning a day with a significant guest count comes with: overwhelming coordination, sky-high budgets, and an unending feeling of stress. Most couples are looking for avenues that eliminate the overshadow of wedding planning fatigue. Enter the micro wedding – a trend that is here to stay for the best reasons.
At Marigold Micro Weddings, we believe that your wedding should reflect your love story in a way that feels personal, authentic, and most importantly – stress free wedding planning. In this blog post, we’ll break down what a micro wedding is and why it is the perfect choice for today’s couples who are prioritizing intimate weddings.
What Is a Micro Wedding?
A micro wedding is an intimate celebration that contains a guest count of 50 people or less. Micro weddings differ from elopements, which often involves just the couple, an officiant, and a handful of guests to witness the union. A micro wedding’s guest list is intentionally curated with close family and friends, while still offering the hallmarks of a traditional wedding: a ceremony, a reception, and the many meaningful moments in between.
What is the main difference between a micro wedding and a traditional wedding? Micro weddings allow couples to prioritize what truly matters. Whether it is spending more time with their loved ones, creating deeply personalized experiences, or investing in their dream venue or vendors.
WHY MICRO WEDDINGS ARE PERFECT FOR THE MODERN COUPLE
They Are More Intimate
Let’s be honest, in today’s fast-paced world, it becomes harder and harder to gather with the people that mean the most to you. A micro wedding gives you the opportunity to share your most special day with just those people. No awkward small talks with people you barely know, or haven't seen in years. Even better, not being introduced to a handful of people for the first time on your wedding day.
2. They Are Budget Friendly
We all know that in 2025, weddings can be extremely expensive! By scaling down your guest list, you can significantly lower costs without sacrificing quality. Instead of stretching your budget to accommodate 100-150 guests, you can invest in what’s truly important to you. Whether that is a top tier caterer, stunning florals, or a dream photographer and videographer. A smaller wedding doesn’t mean less love, it means more intentionality. And we all love an intentionally spent budget!
3. They Are Customizable
When you are not consumed with meeting the needs of 150 guests, you have the freedom to create a wedding that reflects your unique love story. Booking that stunning venue that represents your relationship. Getting to keep those very personal wedding favors, that may have been the first cut of a traditional wedding. Not only are you able to further add those personal touches, but you’re also surrounded by people who understand and appreciate those details.
At Marigold Micro Weddings, we specialize in tailoring every celebration to fit our couples’ dreams!
4. They Are Stress-Free
Often big weddings come with big stress. Coordinating with a multitude of vendors, managing a packed timeline, and then keeping track of the many guests. It can all feel overwhelming. Micro weddings reduce the scale of the production, and concentrates it on the couple. With fewer moving parts, you can focus on what matters most: enjoying your wedding.
Marigold Micro Weddings not only manages the logistics and coordination from Day 1, but we also eliminate most vendors through our strong in house vendor team. Working with us confirms 5 other vendors as well! Stress eliminated from the beginning!
5. They Are Perfect for the Times
Micro weddings have become especially popular in recent years, as couples prioritize intimacy and meaningful experiences over grand affairs. They also align and resonate with modern couples’ values like authenticity, sustainability, and minimalism. While this has started as a trend, couples are realizing that micro weddings are what they’ve always needed to achieve the wedding of their dreams.
Is a Micro Wedding Right for You?
If you are a couple who values intimacy, authenticity, and meaningful moments, then a micro wedding might be the perfect fit! It is your chance to celebrate your love in a way that feels true to you. It eliminates all of the pressures of a traditional, large-scale wedding.
Now you know about micro weddings, and the intrinsic and extrinsic benefits. If you are ready to start planning your dream Southern California micro wedding, we’d love to hear from you! Schedule an inquiry call to see how we can make your vision a reality!