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Micro-Ceremonies: A Huge Trend For 2021 Weddings

Let’s face it. Weddings are really stressful! From booking your favorite planners and vendors to hoping the band you love is available on the date, a lot goes into preparing for your wedding. With that said, we might even go as far as saying the pandemic could be considered a blessing in disguise. Within the past year, couples have started to consider micro weddings and elopements as options rather than grand, opulent ceremonies with a long guest list. This growing trend has allowed couples to personalize their big day and give their union a whole new meaning. Here are five benefits of opting for a micro wedding.

 

A Special & Personal Touch

 

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The number one benefit of having a micro wedding is that you’ll spend a lot less money and time. This gives you the chance to utilize your money on the things that really matter the most. Perhaps you’d like to have that custom-made dress you’ve always dreamed of, or maybe you want to save up for your dream honeymoon destination. And what if you want to spend more time perfecting your vows? A smaller wedding means fewer guests to account for and a more special setup reflecting your love for each other. So you don’t have to feel guilty about cutting down your list, because you’ll be able to enjoy every detail of the intimate celebration a lot better, on your own time.

 

Choosing A Venue

 

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A shorter guest list drastically reduces your costs for every other aspect of your wedding. Cutting down your costs means have more to spend on the things that truly matter to you. A small-scale wedding is almost like an elopement, only with a few more people. This means you can get married wherever you want! If you didn’t have the budget for the perfect destination wedding you were hoping for, now you have it. And if by any chance, you may have to change your plans at the very last minute, a smaller wedding is a lot more flexible and convenient to manage. It certainly is a lot less complicated when it comes to selecting your venue now.

 

Customized Experience

 

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Personalize your wedding with the things you love most. It could be anything, from the decor and theme to your favorite cuisines! You can be as creative and imaginative as you like. Maybe you’d like to give some thought to arranging special favors for your most beloved guests and show them how much they really mean to you. These could be custom frames and cocktail napkins, welcome boxes, or handwritten notes. You can even afford to have some elements that resonate specifically with you and each of your loved ones. Get a photographer to capture unique pictures and have a close friend officiating your nuptials. The little things can make a big difference in making your D-day all the more special and unforgettable.

 

Less Stressful

 

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Planning a micro-wedding is undoubtedly a lot less stressful, given that everything is to take place on a smaller scale. This is a dream come true for so many planners and even brides that tend to get anxious about the little details. If you have a busy life and don’t have enough time to commit to a bigger wedding, this is the perfect choice for you.

 

Spend Quality Time With Guests, Food, & Each Other!

 


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Time to connect with your guests and ensure their needs are comfortably met, such as accommodation. Not just that, you’ll have enough time to connect with each of your guests rather than saying a passing hello, without proper face time. And you definitely won’t have to worry about being swamped by all your distant relatives that you’ve been trying so hard to avoid. Don’t worry, we all have those. And of course, the food! Often with so many people wanting to congratulate you on your new marriage, you and your spouse are bound to find little to no time to fill your hungry stomachs. Some couples even forget to eat all together! This can be avoided with a smaller wedding and fewer people, and you can blissfully enjoy your meal to your heart’s content. And you’re more likely to find time to be in each other’s company as a married couple, and perhaps rest those tired feet of yours.

 

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