Micro wedding ideas for romantics!
Inspiration and ideas for an intimate wedding that is beautiful and intentional.
As a Nashville wedding photographer specializing in intimate celebrations, I’ve seen how a micro wedding opens the door for the kind of beauty, connection, and magic that cannot be rushed, and is nearly impossible to experience at a large wedding.
Here’s what you need to get started…
Micro wedding in Nashville, TN.
First of all…
What is a micro wedding?
Imagine staying fully present and getting to enjoy every single minute of the day you spent months planning. Picture a beautiful location filled with decor to match the theme and location. Think about every guest present being a cherished loved one. Consider what you could do if you weren’t hosting 150, 200, 250 people.
Just pure magic and romance!
A micro wedding allows you to experience your wedding day exactly as you planned it, solely with those who matter most.
Your wedding shouldn’t be about packing a room with a surplus of people, many of which you barely know. It also shouldn’t feel like you’re just following a timeline and checking things off a list. Start to finish, details small and large, your wedding day should be a reflection of the two of you and your love story, and you should be able to enjoy it all!
Reasons to have a micro wedding:
Room for Creativity – Whether you imagine a Victorian garden party or a celebration in a luxurious mansion ballroom, with a micro wedding you’re not limited to having to choose a location that will fit a large crowd! You have more dreamy locations to choose from.
Intimacy Over Numbers – A micro wedding allows for more connection with each guest and more time to soak it all in. It’s all too common for couples to get distracted and overwhelmed by the timelines and logistics of a large event. A small wedding allows you to stay present and fully enjoy all you planned!
Luxury Without Limits – A smaller guest count means you can elevate every detail and not have to think twice about the investment! It’s also far more likely that your guests will notice and enjoy both the subtle nods and obvious displays of romance and the meaningful details of your love story.
Moments Worth Remembering – With intentionality and a slower pace, we can capture the kind of editorial-yet-authentic moments that become treasured moments and family heirlooms. A micro wedding is about truly EXPERIENCING your day, rather than staging “key moments” just for the guests to be entertained, and to get “the shot”.
A Focus on What Matters – Traditions are only meaningful if they mean something to YOU! Intimate weddings give you more free with your planner and with your loved ones to celebrate in a way that is authentic to what the two of you love and enjoy! Larger wedding events turn into “how do we keep our guests entertained” for hours on end.
Next up - some ideas and inspiration for your day…
Wedding details shot.
8 Romantic Micro Wedding Themes:
Garden Party
Cocktails in teacups, high tea dessert tables, victorian couches and rugs, and bridal portraits among rose-lined paths.
→ Detailed guide coming soon!Intimate Ball
Rent a small castle, dress to the nines, set the night aglow with candlelight and live music.
→ Detailed guide coming soon!Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend
Glittering lights, mirrored surfaces, and sparkle everywhere you turn.
→ Detailed guide coming soon!Your Childhood Backyard
Dinner under the stars, stealing kisses on the swing under the old oak tree, your grandmother’s china, and strung lights across the yard where you grew up.
→ Detailed guide coming soon!The Art Museum
Say your vows surrounded by timeless masterpieces, then share dinner at a single, elegantly dressed table.
→ Detailed guide coming soon!The Fashion Editorial
All-white studio with a cyc wall, natural light, dinner tucked into a corner, and portraits fit for the pages of Vogue.
→ Detailed guide coming soon!Seaside Escape
Barefoot vows as the tide slips away, dinner in a sunroom filled with seashells set as decor.
→ Detailed guide coming soon!Ice Cream Social
Buy out a retro drive-in, dance to Motown on vinyl, and eat soft-serve under the stars.
→ Detailed guide coming soon!
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Some unique wedding details to consider…
Candid wedding photo captured in black and white.
Intentional details to add a touch of luxury and depth to your intimate wedding:
Handwritten notes at each place setting for dinner, written specifically to that individual.
A signature scent diffused throughout the space, and gifted to guests in small bottles, so your wedding has a distinct, memorable fragrance that will draw up memories long after the day ends.
Artful guest favors, like bottles of your favorite wine, or locally made/designer goods.
Tableside wine service - have a sommelier present to pair wines with each course.
Story-driven tablescapes - each dinner table designed around a different chapter of your love story, representing a specific season or core memory from your relationship.
Time Capsules - At the end of the day, invite each guest to write a wish or a memory for you to seal in a box and open on your 5 or 10 year anniversary.
Photographic Love Timeline - Have a gallery wall that tells the story of your relationship.
Create playlists instead of having a DJ - Instead of having someone else choose the soundtrack of your day, create your own together. Have a couple different ones for different parts of your wedding.
35mm film in black and white of a bride.
Your wedding isn't a production - you shouldn’t be rushed or feeling like you’re missing out on the fun you planned. This is your once-in-a-lifetime experience celebrating your love, and you're meant to be fully present for it!
That’s why I photograph micro weddings on 35mm film and digital, blending timeless documentary shots with beautiful editorial photographs of the most important moments. My husband joins me to create video postcards, so you can hear the laughter, and watch glimpses of your day long after the day ends.
If you’re planning a dreamy micro wedding, whether in Nashville or another destination, I’d love to help you create something unforgettable.