Planning Tools, Ideas, & Advice
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For Wedding Pros
Planning a micro wedding can be one of the most exciting yet overwhelming experiences in life, especially when it comes to orchestrating a micro wedding. As couples look to celebrate their love in more intimate settings, questions about how to manage all the details are bound to come up. One of the most common questions is whether hiring a wedding planner is necessary for a small wedding. From my own experiences and observations, I can confidently say that hiring a wedding planner, even for a micro wedding, can significantly alleviate stress and enhance your special day. Here's a deeper look into why collaborating with a wedding planner can be a game-changer and what to consider when searching for the right one., and our recommendations for some of the top planners for small weddings across the US.
Coming from someone who has planned a micro wedding and watched countless others plan theirs, my strong opinion on the question, "Should I hire a wedding planner for my small wedding?" is 100% yes. Wedding planners are worth their weight in gold, and I cannot tell you how much stress will be removed from your engaged era, even if you just hire a day-of coordinator like I did.
Wedding planners have significant experience and recommendations and will ensure that no detail is left unaddressed. After hiring mine, I realized that I would have missed a lot of things without them by my side.
There are a ton of different services when it comes to wedding planning. These are the most common.
Just as it sounds, full-service planning provides the most comprehensive set of services, including helping you confirm your theme and color palette, choosing your venues and recommending vendors, negotiating contracts, creating your micro wedding timeline, and keeping you on task through the entire planning process. Of course, this will be the most expensive option, but if you're looking for a pro to do what they do best while you kick back and enjoy the moment, this service is for you.
This one can be a little misleading because most small wedding planners will come in several weeks before your wedding day to make sure you haven't missed anything, conduct final coordination with vendors and your venue, and, of course, provide full support on the day of your wedding.
This option is excellent if you need some help getting started and want expert advice on venues and vendors and clear planning steps to pull everything together. While they don't usually provide day-of support, they can be an affordable option for getting great advice and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Choosing the best partner for your wedding might feel overwhelming. There are so many! How do you know which one to pick?
Micro weddings have unique challenges and opportunities, so having a wedding planner who has experience with more intimate events will work to your advantage. From knowing how to pick the right venue to recommending other great vendor partners and making recommendations to elevate your wedding experience in this niche will go a long way.
Before you look for a small wedding planner, you'll want to have an idea of what style of wedding you want to have. Choosing a wedding pro whose style matches your ideal wedding vibe will help ensure it comes together per your vision. Additionally, you can be confident they'll make great recommendations for things you haven't thought of that could be a great addition to your day.
I recommend choosing a wedding planner from the area where you're getting married. Local wedding planners have extensive expertise in location scouting and vendor recommendations, which will help ensure you can make the most of your chosen wedding location.
First, it's helpful to know that there are different types of planning packages. From full-service planning to simple consulting, there is a service for every level of needs and budget. According to a recent survey by The Knot, the national average for the cost of a wedding planner is $2,100, but there are a ton of factors that play into that.
Of course, choosing a full-service wedding planner will cost you more (generally speaking) than day-of coordination.
Certain areas of the country are more or less expensive than others. This really goes for pretty much everything so it should come as no surprise that where you're getting married will have a lot to do with how much you spend on wedding services.
Is your wedding planner traveling? While we mostly recommend sticking with local wedding pros there are times where it makes sense for your wedding planner to accompany you. If this is the case, it's possible that you could incur travel fees which would increase the cost.
These wedding planners offer various services, from consulting to day-of coordination to full-service planning and even adventurous, weekend-long weddings. Each one of them has a passion for and experience in micro weddings
Serving couples planning a wedding in New York, Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. LGBTQ+ Friendly, LGBTQ+ Owned, Women of Color Owned, Women-Owned, Disability-Owned
Our team of certified wedding planners and licensed wedding officiants create unique events tailored to each couple's individual style. We embrace all faiths, cultures, and lifestyles while combining traditional elements with modern touches. Our multilingual team is fluent in English, Spanish, Chinese, French, and Tagalog. We look forward to working with you, and we're committed to providing exceptional service to our clients!
Serving couples in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Minority-Owned, Women of Color-Owned, Woman-Owned, Sustainable Practices
The pandemic shifted how we all celebrate, but you can still curate a celebration that is true to you. Utilizing our background of macro event and wedding planning across the D.C. Metro Area - big or small - with an eye for detail and finishing touches, the day will feel just as intimate. From minimonies, mico-wedding to elopements - we are here with our team for full-service planning when you need us the most.
We specialize in intimate affairs, and we are certain we are able to help you achieve the look and feel you would like to attain with your decor. If you are open to ideas. we work with you to provide examples of past work that has worked, and brainstorm to create something fresh to make your event special. Our full-service planning includes vendor coordination, day-of assistance, and decor set-up. We work hard so you won't have to lift a finger!
Serving couple nationwide. LGBTQ+ Friendly, Woman-Owned, Sustainable Practices
Parcel Events offers a new option that makes elevated hosting and event design more accessible, sustainable, and simple without having to hire a full service event planner.
We take care in curating parcels filled with beautiful, well-designed, and reusable pieces of decor that can serve as the backdrop for your gathering, and be cherished for many years to come.
Whether you’re planning a micro wedding, destination wedding, elopement, wedding shower, or bachelor/bachelorette party, parcels come neatly packed and ship directly to your door or event location, making it simple to enhance your special moments and dress intimate spaces. When paired with our suite of digital planning tools, including simple setup instructions, you will feel empowered to approach your event with confidence and focus on what’s most important: creating memories with each other.
Serving couples nationwide. LGBTQ+ Friendly, Minority-Owned, Women of Color-Owned, Woman-Owned, Sustainable Practices, Travels Outside US
Weddings and events bring the best of our love in one room. As your wedding planner & coordinator, Weddings by Jay creates moments through carefully curated design that lives for a lifetime. We develop a deep understanding of your preferences and story at the very start of our journey together so that we can custom design a day that radiates your personality and leaves your loved ones in awe at every turn. We are your curator of happy tears & once-in-a-lifetime moments with all of the sentiment and packed dance floors.
We are dedicated to providing elevated experiences for your guests and through our hospitable approach, we create events that reflect each couple's unique love story. Our clients inspire our work and we pride ourselves in the relationships we build throughout the process. We lead with heart and rise to the occasion so you can celebrate your love without limits.
Serving couples nationwide. LGBTQ+ -Owned, LGBTQ+ Friendly, Woman-Owned, Sustainable Practices, Travels Outside US
Are you ready to celebrate your love in an intimate, unique, and authentic way? Want to ditch the hotel ballroom for your favorite hiking trail or that local brewery downtown? You are in the right place! I believe a wedding is a celebration of the couple and what makes YOUR day perfect - not your Great Aunt Sally’s! There are no limits to what your perfect day can look like. We offer full service planning and month-of-coordination packages for couples who want a micro wedding or elopement. A full service planning package includes everything from event design, location scouting, timeline prep, and vendor research. All the things to make your day perfect from start to finish. A month-of-coordination package includes the last minute details and day of execution. I am here for all the out-there ideas, everything that breaks the mold, and most importantly you and your partner. Let’s plan something beautiful!
Serving couples in Colorado and Utah. Woman-Owned
Timeless Traditions provides wedding management and partial planning for couples who value unforgettable details. Whether you want an intimate ceremony with 40 of your closest loved ones or to elope just you, your fiancé, and your photographer, we are here to love on and serve you from Western Colorado to Eastern Utah.
Serving couples in Colorado, Texas, and Utah. LGBTQ+ Friendly, Woman-Owned
Officiating weddings is the core of our business, and we're also well-known for being a one-stop-shop for micro weddings! From site location to day-of-coordination, we can do just about anything and excel at taking the stress of wedding planning off our couples shoulders.
Whether you're planning a traditional ceremony and just need a professional officiant, an intimate micro-wedding with up to 30 cherished guests, or envisioning a romantic elopement, our experienced team is committed to creating a ceremony that resonates with your love story.
Serving couples in Colorado. LGBTQ+ Friendly, Woman-Owned
Wendee has been Colorado's best (and longest) micro-wedding planner specializing in all-inclusive small wedding (40 or fewer guests) and elopement packages for over 20 years. Our intimate wedding packages offer couples the opportunity to have a dreamy and easy wedding, without all the "hoopla" of a big, formal event You have all the necessities: ceremony site, professional photographer, fresh florals, officiant, cake, expert planner and onsite coordinator. We'll even guide you with dinner reservations to celebrate your union. If you are looking for something gorgeous, lighthearted, outdoorsy, easy, memorable, personable, yummy and quality designed - then we are totally it!
Serving couples nationwide. LGBTQ+ -Owned, LGBTQ+ Friendly, Minority-Owned, Woman-Owned, Sustainable Practices, Travels Outside US
Fun and feminism play a part in all aspects of wedding prep with Broadly Entertaining. From planning travel & design, to officiating a personalized ceremony, to curating & hosting unique games for you and your guests, the founders’ backgrounds in theatre, improv and events support an array of options for your ceremony & wedding plan. Collaborative, supportive, and flexible, we can customize every aspect of your big day and there is no wedding too small! We’re familiar with an array of cultural traditions and always eager to learn more. Jamie is based in Austin, Texas, and specializes in ceremonies for secular/humanist Jews. Giana is based in Sullivan County, New York, and promises not to cry (much) when she sings you down the aisle. Let's celebrate your commitment with sincerity, joy, and your favorite pop culture reference! (Pop culture references are not mandatory, of course.) We can't wait to hear all about your goals and vision, and to help bring them to life.
Serving couples in Western Colorado. LGBTQ+ Friendly, Woman-Owned
Wild Poppy Events is here to help couples create authentic wedding and elopement moments that matter. Located in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, we specialize in capturing the essence of your unique love story. From intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations, our full-service planning and management packages cater to every couple and budget.
For the adventurous souls we also offer an Adventure Micro-Wedding package. Take your wedding weekend (learn more about those here) beyond the ceremony and reception and explore all the wonders the Western Slope has to offer. From exchanging vows at 10,000ft with panoramic mountain views to embarking on a Jeeping expedition, traversing canyon walls or relaxing in the famous, mineral-rich hot springs, let us help plan each step of an unforgettable start to this next chapter of your love story.
Serving couples in Virginia. Minority-Owned, Woman-Owned, Women of Color-Owned, Travels Outside US
At Simply Grand Events, we believe your wedding day should be a celebration of your unique love story. We specialize in creating intimate, micro weddings that allow you to focus on what truly matters: celebrating with your favorite people!
Imagine a wedding that is intimate, allowing you to spend quality time with your nearest and dearest without feeling overwhelmed. A stress-free planning process. And a truly unique experience tailored to your tastes and preferences.
With over 20 years of experience in the wedding industry, I’ve honed my skills in creating seamless and unforgettable celebrations. I’ve seen trends come and go, but my passion for helping couples create their dream weddings has never wavered. Let's work together to create a celebration that's as extraordinary as your love.
Serving couples nationwide. LGBTQ+ Friendly, Woman-Owned
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We started specializing in Micro Wedding because to us it means having more time to celebrate with your loved ones. It's an opportunity to find a perfect balance of storytelling and luxury where every detail is meaningful. Surround yourself with beauty and be present in every moment!
Serving couples planning a wedding in Colorado. LGBTQ+ Friendly, Woman-Owned
Consultation based vs in person wedding and elopement planning for Colorado couples at any point in the planning process, whether you're just getting started or a week out from the big day.
Serving couples planning a wedding in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Italy. LGBTQ+ Friendly, Woman-Owned
You’re Invited WI is an all inclusive micro wedding company! We're a one stop shop for a dream day. Offering: Venues, photography, catering, DJs, bartending, lounge areas, photo booths, custom signage, and so much more! Our straightforward, easy, and stress free planning process allows couples to choose from our local partners to create their dream micro wedding. We believe in sharing your unique love story in an unforgettable way! Additionally, they plan micro weddings in Italy so if you’re considering hosting your event abroad, these gals have got you covered!
Serving couples getting married in New York. Minority-Owned, Women of Color-Owned, Woman-Owned, Sustainable Practices
Planning a small wedding? Our floral and wedding planning services are the perfect fit! We specialize in personalized attention and custom designs, ensuring your floral arrangements and decor reflect your unique vision. With a focus on quality over quantity, we source the finest flowers to create stunning, bespoke pieces that enhance your intimate celebration. Our flexible packages cater to your specific needs and budget, making the planning process seamless and stress-free. Let us help you create a beautiful, memorable day with flowers that perfectly capture your love story.
Serving couples planning a wedding in West Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. LGBTQ+ Friendly, Woman-Owned
We are a small-town Wedding rental and coordination company based in Linden, VA. We offer multiple day of coordination packages along with Full Service Micro Wedding Planning! We help our clients by bringing their vision to life at ease with affordable rates. We don't just rent the essentials, we also provide pre-event set up as well. Our goal is for our clients to relax during the planning process and enjoy the big day while we handle the rest!
Serving couples in Florida. Minority-Owned, Women of Color-Owned
At Salted Haven we specialize in curating mesmerizing dinner parties, micro weddings, and celebratory gatherings for those seeking memorable experiences. From intimate dinners to grand occasions, we create bespoke events tailored to our clients’ unique vision and style. With a focus on connection, nourishment, and hospitality.
We invite you to join us in celebrating life’s special moments and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
In conclusion, a wedding planner can be an invaluable asset for your micro wedding, turning what can be a stressful planning process into a seamless and enjoyable experience. Their expertise, local insights, and ability to coordinate various elements ensure that no detail is overlooked, allowing you to focus on creating beautiful memories with your loved ones. Whether you choose full-service planning, day-of coordination, or consulting, having a professional by your side can elevate your wedding day to something truly special. Remember to take the time to find a planner whose style and experience align with your vision, as this partnership is key to bringing your dream
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