With the average cost of the American wedding hiking up to an extreme amount of $20,000, it’s no wonder that couples are getting creative in order to keep costs down while still celebrating their nuptials. Enter the micro wedding?the latest in a string of quirky wedding trends?which is defined as a wedding that has anywhere between five and 50 guests. Like the name implies, it’s a wedding?but in miniature form?which means fewer guests and, most importantly, less money.
Other than fewer guests, what does it really mean to throw a micro wedding" How is it any different than a traditional ceremony and reception" And what are the biggest benefits of throwing a much smaller wedding" Let’s go over all the basics of a micro wedding?and why it might be the wedding solution you were looking for. A Micro Wedding Is Not an Elopement

First things first: a micro wedding is not an elopement, which typically involves heading to the courthouse or jet-setting away to the nearest all-inclusive resort to tie the knot privately. An elopement will usually only have one or two witnesses at most and will not have all the bells and whistles of a traditional wedding ceremony and reception such as bridesmaids, a dinner, or a wedding shower.
A Micro Wedding Can Save You a Lot of Money
Obviously, fewer guests means less money you have to spend on the overall budget. The fewer people you invite, the less food, alcohol, invitations, wedding favors, linens, flowers, and...