Traditional weddings can be incredibly stressful, not to mention super pricey – many newlyweds couldn’t buy a house with that money. What’s supposed to be the happiest day of your life can often feel like an endless quest for absolute perfection – almost as if the ceremony doesn’t come off flawlessly, the marriage itself will tank.
Weddings are supposed to be romantic and intimate, where friends and family gather to witness the bonding of souls. So why, in reality, do they often feel like a massive chore?
All the stressors that go into making sure your special day is as perfect as you always imagined can easily backfire, causing you to go into full-on Bridezilla mode. Why go through all that pressure and anxiety when there’s a terrific new wedding trend in town? Microweddings.
But what is a microwedding exactly? And, more importantly, how can you go about having one?
These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find an average American wedding that comes in under $30K. The concept of microweddings gained popularity in recent years, particularly due to economic factors such as outrageous wedding costs, the flexibility to personalize every aspect of the celebration, and the desire for more meaningful connections among the wedding couple and their guests and even the environment where the ceremony will take place.
A microwedding is a small-scale wedding that offers couples a more personalized and budget-friendly alternative to traditional large weddings. Microweddings often focus on authentic details and experiences, allowing couples to prioritize quality time with their closest family and friends. They can be held in a variety of settings, from private homes to scenic outdoor venues, and are known for their relaxed and intimate atmosphere.
While traditional weddings take a lot of time, finances, and effort to pull off, a microwedding can remove the pressure that couples face and make for a more laidback, memorable event.
Let’s look at the key ingredients of a microwedding, so you can decide if this style of ceremony is right for you.
Couples are flocking to microweddings as opposed to a more traditional ceremony because it’s a whole lot less expensive. Many brides resort to Bridezilla mode on their special day because they’re subconsciously stressed about how exorbitant the celebrations are.
Who wouldn’t want the day to go off without a hitch so that she gets her money’s worth. Ironically, the more the bride wants things to go just perfectly on her special day, the more likely she is to become controlling and snippy when things don’t go exactly how she envisioned.
Budget-friendly weddings help put the bride and groom at ease so the wedding itself feels less contrived and so much more special.
With finances in mind, couples that opt for microweddings to get creative with their venues. Rather than booking costly venues like country clubs, ballrooms, hotel rooftops, or estates, microweddings feature intimate settings, such as backyards, cafes, or stunning natural settings – think old-growth forests or beaches.
Here’s a for-instance, a friend of mine got married in the beautiful train station where she and her husband first met. While this may seem rather unconventional, the sentimental backstory behind the venue made the event all the more romantic.
One of the key ingredients to a microwedding is to keep your guest list as cozy as possible. What a relief that you won’t be trapped making small talk with your third cousin twice removed who you haven’t seen since 2006.
Keeping your wedding guest list limited is a fantastic way to minimize your overall budget and a key to a more enjoyable experience for all. Wouldn’t you rather have an elegant celebration with your cherished friends and family, than feel as though you’re putting on a live stage performance for people you hardly know?
Besides, it’s truly weird to share something as intimate and romantic as your wedding vows & first dance in front of a huge crowd, half of them being near strangers. So, shorten your guest list, so you’ll feel comfy and relaxed on the most romantic day of your life.
Ultimately the choice is yours about how many people you wish to invite, but microweddings typically involve no more than 50 guests.
The Microwedding Is More Casual Than Traditional Weddings
Microweddings tend to honor a more casual atmosphere to keep it lowkey and relaxed. Right off the bat, this approach lends to a budget-friendly event. And it can prevent the bride, groom, and guests from feeling overwhelmed by the formalities of it all.
Keeping things casual removes the added stress that comes from both planning and executing a regular wedding. Focusing on conversation and connection as opposed to all the performative bells and whistles of a fancy wedding can make for an amazing time.
We all remember that notorious scene in the Sex and the City movie where Big leaves Carrie at the altar because she seems more consumed with the extravagant over-the-top wedding, than the day-to-day intimacy of her future marriage with Big. And although Mr. Big was obviously in the wrong here, there is something to be said about couples who overspend on their wedding day.
According to CNN, couples who spend less on their weddings seem to have happier lives. Professor Hugo M. Mialon, who co-authored the study with Andrew M. Francis said, “it could be that having an inexpensive wedding relieves young couples of financial burdens that may strain their marriage.”
On the other hand, a recent article in Psychology Today asserts that higher wedding spending is linked to higher risk of divorce. Greater spending that early in the relationship may indicate impulsivity issues that can result in financial distress down the road.
Perhaps the couple is using an extravagant wedding to overcompensate for a lack of genuine love and connection in their relationship?
Rejecting the superficial and performative aspects of a traditional wedding can tell you a lot about the couples’ overall priorities. If they carry those values into their marriage, they’re a whole lot more likely to find happiness and long-term success together.
So, what do you think? Is a microwedding the right choice for you and your partner in crime?
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Traditional weddings can be incredibly stressful, not to mention super pricey - many newlyweds couldn’t buy a house with that money. What’s supposed to be the happiest day of your life can often feel like an endless quest for absolute perfection - almost as if the ceremony doesn’t come off flawlessly, the marriage itself will tank.
Weddings are supposed to be romantic and intimate, where friends and family gather to witness the bonding of souls. So why, in reality, do they often feel like a massive chore?
All the stressors that go into making sure your special day is as perfect as you always imagined can easily backfire, causing you to go into full-on Bridezilla mode. Why go through all that pressure and anxiety when there’s a terrific new wedding trend in town? Microweddings.
But what is a microwedding exactly? And, more importantly, how can you go about having one?
These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find an average American wedding that comes in under $30K. The concept of microweddings gained popularity in recent years, particularly due to economic factors such as outrageous wedding costs, the flexibility to personalize every aspect of the celebration, and the desire for more meaningful connections among the wedding couple and their guests and even the environment where the ceremony will take place.
A microwedding is a small-scale wedding that offers couples a more personalized and budget-friendly alternative to traditional large weddings. Microweddings often focus on authentic details and experiences, allowing couples to prioritize quality time with their closest family and friends. They can be held in a variety of settings, from private homes to scenic outdoor venues, and are known for their relaxed and intimate atmosphere.
While traditional weddings take a lot of time, finances, and effort to pull off, a microwedding can remove the pressure that couples face and make for a more laidback, memorable event.
Let’s look at the key ingredients of a microwedding, so you can decide if this style of ceremony is right for you.
Couples are flocking to microweddings as opposed to a more traditional ceremony because it’s a whole lot less expensive. Many brides resort to Bridezilla mode on their special day because they’re subconsciously stressed about how exorbitant the celebrations are.
Who wouldn’t want the day to go off without a hitch so that she gets her money’s worth. Ironically, the more the bride wants things to go just perfectly on her special day, the more likely she is to become controlling and snippy when things don’t go exactly how she envisioned.
Budget-friendly weddings help put the bride and groom at ease so the wedding itself feels less contrived and so much more special.
With finances in mind, couples that opt for microweddings to get creative with their venues. Rather than booking costly venues like country clubs, ballrooms, hotel rooftops, or estates, microweddings feature intimate settings, such as backyards, cafes, or stunning natural settings - think old-growth forests or beaches.
Here’s a for-instance, a friend of mine got married in the beautiful train station where she and her husband first met. While this may seem rather unconventional, the sentimental backstory behind the venue made the event all the more romantic.
One of the key ingredients to a microwedding is to keep your guest list as cozy as possible. What a relief that you won’t be trapped making small talk with your third cousin twice removed who you haven’t seen since 2006.
Keeping your wedding guest list limited is a fantastic way to minimize your overall budget and a key to a more enjoyable experience for all. Wouldn’t you rather have an elegant celebration with your cherished friends and family, than feel as though you’re putting on a live stage performance for people you hardly know?
Besides, it’s truly weird to share something as intimate and romantic as your wedding vows & first dance in front of a huge crowd, half of them being near strangers. So, shorten your guest list, so you’ll feel comfy and relaxed on the most romantic day of your life.
Ultimately the choice is yours about how many people you wish to invite, but microweddings typically involve no more than 50 guests.
The Microwedding Is More Casual Than Traditional Weddings
Microweddings tend to honor a more casual atmosphere to keep it lowkey and relaxed. Right off the bat, this approach lends to a budget-friendly event. And it can prevent the bride, groom, and guests from feeling overwhelmed by the formalities of it all.
Keeping things casual removes the added stress that comes from both planning and executing a regular wedding. Focusing on conversation and connection as opposed to all the performative bells and whistles of a fancy wedding can make for an amazing time.
We all remember that notorious scene in the Sex and the City movie where Big leaves Carrie at the altar because she seems more consumed with the extravagant over-the-top wedding, than the day-to-day intimacy of her future marriage with Big. And although Mr. Big was obviously in the wrong here, there is something to be said about couples who overspend on their wedding day.
According to CNN, couples who spend less on their weddings seem to have happier lives. Professor Hugo M. Mialon, who co-authored the study with Andrew M. Francis said, “it could be that having an inexpensive wedding relieves young couples of financial burdens that may strain their marriage.”
On the other hand, a recent article in Psychology Today asserts that higher wedding spending is linked to higher risk of divorce. Greater spending that early in the relationship may indicate impulsivity issues that can result in financial distress down the road.
Perhaps the couple is using an extravagant wedding to overcompensate for a lack of genuine love and connection in their relationship?
Rejecting the superficial and performative aspects of a traditional wedding can tell you a lot about the couples’ overall priorities. If they carry those values into their marriage, they’re a whole lot more likely to find happiness and long-term success together.
So, what do you think? Is a microwedding the right choice for you and your partner in crime?
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