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What is a micro-wedding? A big celebration on a smaller scale!

Weddings are deeply personal celebrations, and in recent years, couples have been rethinking what “the perfect day” really means. Colin and I have been photographing weddings for about 15 years and have seen a big shift towards the more intimate celebrations during COVID when we were all forced to do that. But affordable weddings made a lot of sense and I think thats why it stuck and is catching on even more rapidly today.

Enter the micro-wedding—a trend that’s gaining popularity for all the right reasons. But what exactly is a micro-wedding? Who should consider one? And how does it compare to a traditional wedding in terms of size, style, and budget?

Let’s dive in.

Micro-Wedding Ceremony

What is a Micro-Wedding?

The term gets thrown around a lot these days, so let's break down what A micro-wedding is.... It's an intentionally smaller celebration, typically hosting between 10 to 50 guests. It still includes many of the traditional elements—like a ceremony, a reception, food, and often dancing—but on a much more intimate scale.

Unlike elopements, which often involve just the couple (and sometimes a witness or two), micro-weddings are planned events with a guest list that usually includes close family and friends. They strike a balance between personal intimacy and celebration, making them a meaningful alternative to large-scale weddings.

And just because they are smaller, doesn't mean we can't capture the images and videos the same way we do for larger traditional weddings...

Who Might Want a Micro-Wedding?

There are a ton of reasons why you may want to go the Micro route as opposed to the traditional... We have photographed dozens of them, and everyone was unique in the way it was orchestrated and the reasons behind the decision. Some couples were having a second marriage and didn't want all the hoopla. A few couples were just introverts and didn't want to feel crowded. Some couples were just busy professionals and couldn't find the time to plan a huge wedding and some couples just wanted to get married somewhere unconventional. Through our experience, we would say that the overall theme with all of the Micro-weddings we have documented is budget-related and the financial commitment to having a larger-scale wedding. Whatever your reason is to want a Micro-Wedding... Do what makes you happy!!!

Micro-Wedding vs. Traditional Wedding: Size, Scale, and Financial Commitment

FactorMicro-WeddingTraditional Wedding
Guest Count 10–50 guests 100–250+ guests
Venue Small venues, private homes, outdoor spaces Banquet halls, hotels, large event spaces
Budget Range $2,000–$10,000 (on average) $20,000–$50,000+ (U.S. average)
Planning Time A few months 12–18 months (on average)
Atmosphere Intimate, personal, relaxed Grand, formal, and often high-energy

Why Photography and Videography Still Matter at a Micro-Wedding

Some couples think that because their wedding is smaller, they can skip on professional photography or videography. But in reality, capturing the emotion and intimacy of a micro-wedding might be even more important. Most of the more intimate weddings include lots of DIY elements. Handmade designs that put a personal touch to your celebration. Couples also tend to be more stress-free because there is no venue pressuring you to hurry up, because they are serving dinner or need to move guests from one room to another. This allows us to capture your personality.

Colin and I have always specialized in capturing the genuine, unscripted moments that make your micro-wedding unforgettable. Whether you're exchanging vows on a mountaintop or hosting an intimate backyard dinner, our micro-wedding photography and videography packages are tailored to your unique story.

When you invest in photography and videography for your micro-wedding, you're not just getting photos—you’re preserving the feeling of the day. And Karmapants Photography is here to help you remember every smile, every tear, and every beautifully candid second.

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