Micro Weddings: Our Brides True Experiences.

So things are forever changing with the rules over weddings at the moment. It is stressful for couples as well as suppliers. Brides and Grooms don’t know whether their wedding will be able to go ahead and how many people will be allowed. But amongst all the stress and worry there have been some true positives come out of Covid-19 and that is the rise in ‘Micro’ weddings. 

More couples have opted for these tiny weddings, with just their closest family and friends around them. Are they worth it or is it best to just postpone your whole wedding until a later date? In all honesty we have LOVED them. We weren’t sure what to expect with such tiny guests lists and restrictions, but they truly brought back the meaning of marriage. They feel extra special and intimate. It’s also lovely to see couples spending so much quality time with their most important guests throughout the day. 

So far we’ve shot two Micro weddings (with possibly a lot more to come over autumn) and they have both been very different, Hannah & Ross had a church wedding with 30 guests and three individually located reception bubbles. Whilst Emma & James opted for a tiny 10 person outdoor ceremony with a small celebration afterwards, whilst saving the big party for March 2021.

We wanted to show you what can be done within a mirco wedding and how beautiful they are. Here are Hannah & Ross and Emma & James to talk you through their mirco weddings.

Emma & James - Micklefield Hall

“We were so glad we decided to go ahead with our small civil ceremony at Micklefield Hall (where we had originally planned to get married). We had 10 guests including our parents, best men, bridesmaids and siblings, which was the perfect amount as everyone got to chat to one another and fewer people definitely meant less stress overall on the day for us.”

Hannah & Ross - Bosham

“We felt so lucky that weddings were allowed to go ahead for our date. We also couldn't quite believe it when we were allowed 30 of our nearest and dearest in the church with us. The most important thing for us was making our commitment to each other. We'll have a lifetime to celebrate it!”

Emma & James - Micklefield Hall

“The father of the bride and the groom said a few words and we even managed a first dance too!”

Hannah & Ross - Bosham

“Having three small receptions within the same day was incredible- and we can't recommend it highly enough! After a socially distanced glass of fizz with all 30 guests on the waterfront at Bosham, the wedding party split into 3 bubbles. We had canapes and fizz with one family, a main course with the other family, and then partied into the night with our friends. Each venue was set up identically- down to the matching menus which Ross's mum had designed and produced. We got to have a sit down meal with every single one of our guests and felt as though we'd spent real quality time with them all.”

Emma & James - Micklefield Hall

“We would absolutely encourage anyone who has had to postpone their reception to still think of having a small civil ceremony. The day is just as special whether you have 10 or 100 guests. It’s just so lovely to be able to call ourselves husband and wife, especially after such a difficult few months for everyone. Roll on the party in 2021!”

Hannah & Ross - Bosham

“We had three first dances, and cut three delicious cakes- made by Ross's sister. Ross gave his speech three times, and the other speeches were shared via the beauty of technology!”

Hannah & Ross -Bosham

“For many people, lockdown was a time to stop and reset, to make you focus on all the things that are truly important in life. We always knew we would get married if we could, as long as we could say our vows to each other, that was the most important part. I remember you guys sharing a post on Instagram before our wedding of the most beautiful couple who were married in New York. The caption summed it up perfectly for us- "Some things only come around once in a lifetime. This love. That day. Our moment. Too divinely aligned to let it pass us by. Let this be remembered as the day love could not be cancelled." (This is the whole article about the quote Hannah is referring too, we heavily suggest you read it, it’s beautiful.)

There we go, macro weddings, mirco weddings, lockdown weddings, whatever you want the call them. They are beautiful, they are special. You’ve heard it from us, you’ve heard it from the couples themselves. We cannot recommended them enough. If you want to discuss a micro wedding with us, just drop us a message here.