As you might have guessed, a micro wedding is a wedding consisting only of immediate family and close friends. Smaller in scale than more traditional weddings, micro weddings tend to focus on quality over quantity.
While the idea of smaller weddings is nothing new, necessity made them popular during the pandemic. And micro weddings have continued since then, turning it into a greater trend and pushing it into the greater mainstream.
Are Micro Weddings More Intimate?
One small complaint that newlyweds have about their special day in a normal wedding is how fast it goes by… and how hard it is to spend time with everyone. With a smaller guest list, couples can spend more time with attendees and foster more meaningful interactions. The smaller setting can also be a fantastic opportunity to allow the couple to let their personalities and preferences shine through more authentically.
How Many People Is a Micro Wedding?
By design, these celebrations are intended for a smaller headcount than more traditional weddings. The guest list is a pared down selection of a couple’s nearest and dearest – often only 50 people or fewer.
Who Is Invited to a Micro Wedding?
Typically, a micro wedding has an emphasis on only inviting the family and friends closest to the couple. This can help save money and even help you worry less about finding a venue that can hold a larger number of people. It can actually be helpful to plan for a smaller invite list – as it can free you from inviting “seat fillers” who you aren’t actually all that close with anyway.
What Is an Example of a Micro Wedding?
One option growing in popularity is getting married on a yacht. Many people opting for the smaller guest list of a micro wedding still want to provide a unique and fun experience for themselves and their guests. A nautical wedding can provide the opportunity of having the beautiful city acting as a backdrop to the festivities and making the special occasion even more memorable.
Most cities that sit on a body of water have venues that offer weddings out on the water, and Skyline Cruises is one of the best options for a yacht wedding in New York. The Skyline Princess is capable of handling any event or group size big to small. So, you have the option to charter the whole boat, a single deck, or even get married by Captain Arnold in front of a small party of 2 to 10. Event planners can help you work through all your options and get the experience that’s right for you!
Why Do People Have Micro Weddings?
So how is an elopement different than a micro wedding? An elopement is usually planned and attended only by the couple with minimal witness and occasionally performed in secret. A micro wedding can save money as compared to a traditional wedding by including fewer people, but they can also be an opportunity to provide a unique and incredible personal experience by spending a little more per guest to achieve your dream wedding.
You Can Have An Unforgettable Wedding Aboard A Skyline Cruise.
Whether you’re looking to book a memorable and unique wedding that people will be talking about for years to come, or you’re just wanting to have a memorable day out with family, friends, or co-workers… Skyline Princess is the cruise for you. You can book weddings, engagement parties, bridal showers, anniversary parties, private parties, or even a dinner cruise with Skyline Cruises featuring New York City’s most famous landmarks. Contact us today to learn more.
