Micro weddings have a way of making a wedding weekend feel less like an event you have to get through and more like a whole experience you actually get to enjoy. With fewer people, there’s more room for the things that matter: lingering over dinner, soaking up the scenery, spending real time with your favorite people, and letting the day unfold without rushing from one thing to the next. Jenny and Drew’s Lake George wedding is pretty much the perfect example.
Set at Idlewild Ridge, their camp-inspired celebration was full of personality, color, and plenty of time to take it all in. And yes, it rained during cocktail hour—but the clouds eventually cleared just in time for an incredible sunset. Honestly? It made the whole weekend even better.
The Dreamy Lake George Setting
Idlewild Ridge, a member of the microWED collective, was basically made for this kind of wedding. Surrounded by the beauty of Lake George, the camp-inspired property gave Jenny and Drew a setting that felt relaxed, intimate, and completely removed from the typical wedding venue experience. It was the kind of place where the setting does a lot of the work.
Rain? Let It Happen.
A little rain wasn’t going to ruin this party. Cocktail hour got hit with a downpour, but instead of throwing off the entire day, it added a little unexpected magic—and once the clouds cleared, the sun came out for one seriously gorgeous sunset. Proof that sometimes the moments you can’t plan end up being the ones you remember most.
Color, Color, Color
The reception leaned fully into color with chartreuse linens and a mix of mismatched glassware that made every table feel fun and collected. It was playful without feeling overdone, and the colorful details fit perfectly with the laid-back camp-inspired vibe. Basically, a reminder that your reception tables don’t have to look perfectly matched to look incredibly good.
Jennie LaVanchy is a former micro wedding bride, and she now supports countless couples in planning their own intimate celebrations through her blog, featuring real micro wedding stories and a curated vendor directory. Her practical advice and firsthand experience make her a go-to resource for those seeking to create memorable and meaningful micro weddings.
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