Have you been through the wringer with Covid-19 wedding planning? Have you organized, re-scheduled, or postponed your day only to find out the venue you have selected has changed its capacity limits to fit current safety guidelines? As seriously as we have taken this pandemic I know that the biggest day of your life being delayed and major wrenches being thrown into your day can be very frustrating. That is why this small trend might have the potential to take the stress off your big day.
What’s the Big deal with a Tiny Wedding?
Elopements were once a popular trend of the past often times pertaining to only the couple and the officiant, the updated trend has seen quite a bit more popularity recently due to the global pandemic, ever-changing restrictions around large gatherings, safety, and budgetary constraints as well have helped make this a fad that is here to stay. All of these factors have caused micro weddings or larger elopements with up to 20 or fewer guests to be more in demand. Another trend we are loving is a micro ceremony and larger reception to follow at a later date when it is safer to host larger gatherings.
Fewer Guests = Fewer Expenses
While the current state of the world has forced us to host smaller gatherings currently we think smaller weddings are here to stay because they are typically 50-75% less expensive overall than a regular-sized 150+ person wedding. On average each guest costs anywhere from $75-150 per person when food, seating, and bar costs are considered. This means that fewer guests can really help you cut down on the cost of your wedding budget.
Small and Intimate:
With fewer guests to entertain the likelihood that you can actually spend time with each person there and the fact they are probably very close family and friends makes this the perfect way to keep the focus on you all and not on anything else. The intimate gathering is also perfect for bonding with those that are in your inner circle and making sure to thank each person and give them the most lavish expereice possible because your overall expenses will be significantly cut this can mean higher quality catering, extra over the top decor and even more upgraded bar or floral packages. This can also make for an overall better guest experience where everyone truly feels they are a significant part of your day.
Staying Safe:
With the smaller the guest count especially in today’s times there is less risk associated with people getting sick or spreading the virus due to it being easier to distance high risk individuals, more control over monitoring the crowd and less chance that the event will get canceled or that you will be forced to cut your guest count down dramatically. These are all factors that can really help take any extra stress off your plate and can speed up the wedding planning process. In the event your elopemnt does get canceled you are able to move things around much easier with 20 guests as opposed to 200 guests. That makes an elopment or “micro wedding” a little more appealing to many at this time.
While we know this style of wedding isn’t for everyone, we have seen so many positive aspects come out of mini weddings. Here at Memory Lane Events, we want to celebrate you however you choose to do that. While we take the pandemic and safety precations very seriously we also know how important your wedding day is and we are honored to help bring all of your big plans together whether that be a large or small wedding. This trend is something we hope will outlast the pandemic for those who love more intimate gatherings but we can’t wait to be a part of your special day in any capacity we can. From day-of coordination to full-service planning we are here to take the stress out of “ I Do”.
Couple: AG & Juliana ( Real Memory Lane Events Couple)
Venue- The Chapel at High Point Farm
Photography- Daniel Tomlinson
Florals- Nashville Flower Market School of Floral Design