5 REASONS TO HAVE A MICRO WEDDING (From a Couple Who Did It)

When we planned our own wedding, we realized pretty quickly: we didn’t want a huge production. What we wanted was to actually enjoy the day — to feel it, remember it, and share it with the people who matter most.

So we chose a micro wedding.

And now, after photographing and filming weddings for other couples who’ve done the same, we can confidently say: if you’re looking for something intentional, meaningful, and low-pressure, a micro wedding might be exactly what you’re looking for.

Here are 5 reasons we’d do it again in a heartbeat.

1. You Actually Get to Experience Your Day

Big weddings can feel like a blur. You’re hugging 200 people, sticking to a packed timeline, and trying to be everywhere at once. With a micro wedding, things slow down. You get to be in the moment — not just move through it.

We remember the way we looked at each other during our vows, the conversations we had with our favorite people, and how calm everything felt. Nothing was rushed. We could actually soak it all in.

2. You Can Focus on What Matters Most

When your guest list is smaller, you can put your energy (and budget) toward the things you actually care about — whether that’s the location, your outfits, the florals, your photos and film, or a really beautiful dinner with your favorite people.

You’re not spending thousands feeding a bunch of distant cousins you haven’t talked to in years. You’re making intentional choices about your day.

We were able to invest in the experience and the memories — not just the logistics. And that made everything feel more personal.

3. Your Day Feels More Like You

Micro weddings give you the freedom to design a day that actually fits your personality and values. Want to get married in a garden? In your backyard? On a mountaintop? Go for it.

With fewer people and less pressure, you can skip the traditions that don’t feel like you and build a day that does.

We didn’t feel like we were performing or following a script. We just felt like ourselves — and that made the whole day feel right.

4. You’ll Get Better Photos & Video (Seriously)

This isn’t just us being biased — it’s true. Micro weddings give us more space, more time, and more flexibility to create beautiful, meaningful images and films that tell your story without the usual distractions.

Fewer people means less chaos. And that makes a huge difference when it comes to capturing the little moments that matter.

Some of our favorite work has come from smaller weddings where the couple had time to breathe, connect, and be present.

5. You’re Surrounded by Your Favorite People

There’s something really special about looking around on your wedding day and knowing that every person there is someone you truly care about. You’re not working the room or trying to remember names. You’re just surrounded by the people you love the most.

The energy felt different. It was relaxed, personal, and full of people who know us best. That’s what made it unforgettable.

Final Thoughts

There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to weddings — but if you’re craving something more intentional, more personal, and less overwhelming, a micro wedding might be exactly what you’re looking for.

And if you want photo + video that captures it all in a way that feels true to your story, that’s exactly what we’re here for.

Let’s chat about what your day could look like →