If I were in an auditorium right now and I asked for a show of hands for “Has your life changed since 2020?” I’m certain that everyone would raise their hand. It’s a new world, and a new landscape for many, many industries.
And it’s no secret that the wedding industry saw a major shift since March of 2020, with it feeling like two years of weddings crammed into one for some in the industry. But another shift that has occured (and still occurring) is the rise of micro weddings and minimonies.
Due to their much smaller budgets, first and foremost, these alternatives are giving more couples an option to still have a beautiful ceremony that isn’t necessarily so grandiose.
That said, this isn’t always the case.
But just what is the difference (if there even is one!), and could it be right for you? Let’s break it down.
Micro Wedding
A micro wedding is a term you’ve most likely heard first. With a micro wedding, according to The Knot, you’re getting the chance to hold a more intimate ceremony (think of a 50 person guest list) that then gives the couple a chance to focus more on the details vs trying to create an experience for a large group.
And while this means a smaller guest list, this doesn’t mean a smaller budget. Of course it can, but some couples are opting to use the money which would traditionally mean more attendees to instead mean more experience opportunities for the smaller guest list.
Minimony
As fun as a micro wedding sounds, it isn’t always a possibility. And if you’re reading this you’re most likely interested in wedding alternatives that allow for an authentic experience while still keeping a small crowd (for now that is).
This is where the minimony can come in! Often seen as ceremony part 1, a minimony is like a micro wedding in that it’s a small wedding experience, even smaller in scope and guest list than a micro wedding.
This is an intimate ceremony, shared with your closest family and friends (sometimes by necessity like with our new normal in 2021). This ceremony should stay very simple, and serene.
In the end, a “sequel” wedding is planned, where the couple can then have a larger more traditional-style wedding when it’s safe to do so.
Can’t We Just Elope?
There are so many options/routes you can take when finding the right wedding alternative with your future spouse. Heck, you can even just run off and get hitched if that works for you!
But if you want to have the people you care about in attendance, just know there are plenty of options to choose from. That’s certainly our expertise at Only In My Dreams Events, making sure to pick the best option for your once in a lifetime moment.
