Top 5 Reasons to Host a Micro Wedding and Tips for Creating Your Guest List

Choosing the size of your wedding can shape the entire experience. More couples are opting for a micro-wedding—a small wedding with a limited guest list—because it offers unique benefits that large celebrations often cannot. If you’re newly engaged and wondering why a micro-wedding might be right for you, this post will explore the top reasons to consider a small wedding and share practical advice on how to create your wedding guest list.

An intimate outdoor micro-wedding setting at From the Woods Farm's outdoor fireplace pavilion

Why Choose a Micro-Wedding?

1. More Meaningful Connections

A small wedding allows you to spend quality time with each guest. Instead of rushing between tables or feeling overwhelmed by a crowd, you can have deeper conversations and create lasting memories with your closest friends and family. This personal touch often makes the day feel more heartfelt and genuine.

2. Lower Costs Without Sacrificing Style

Micro-weddings typically cost less than traditional large weddings because you’re catering to fewer people. This means you can invest in higher-quality food, décor, and the personal touches without breaking the budget. For example, you might choose a gourmet menu, a fun food truck, and the flowers that really wow, that would be too expensive for a large venue and big crowd.

3. Easier Planning and Less Stress

Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but a small wedding simplifies many decisions. With fewer guests, you’ll spend less time managing RSVPs, seating charts, and logistics. This can reduce stress and allow you to enjoy the process more fully.

4. More Personalization

Small weddings hosted at locally owned venues- like From the Woods Farm- mean you get to do things that feel more YOU. These aren't your typically cookie cutter weddings- Bring your fun ideas, your hobbies and interests and truly customize this day. All couples are not the same, why should your weddings look the same?

5. Focus on What Matters Most

A micro-wedding lets you focus on the core of your celebration: your commitment and the people who truly matter to you. Without the pressure to entertain a large crowd, you can create a day that reflects your values and relationship.

How to Create Your Wedding Guest List

Crafting a wedding guest list for a small wedding requires thoughtful decisions. Here are some tips to help you discern who to invite:

• Start with Immediate Family and Closest Friends

These are the people who have supported you throughout your relationship and will want to celebrate your union. Bad vibes= no invite- why invite that energy to your day?

• Set Clear Boundaries

Decide on a budget and a maximum number of guests early on. This helps you stay focused and avoid last-minute additions. Your wedding is not a family reunion. Its not about everyone- its about the two of you.

• Consider Your Actual Relationships

Invite those who have a meaningful connection to both of you. If your fiancé hasn't met this person- evaluate that. Ask questions like: Have you seen this person in the last year? Would you invite them over for dinner at your house? When was the last time you actually talked to them?

• Be Honest About Expectations

You will ultimately have to exclude some people, regardless of the size of your wedding. Communicate kindly and clearly. Many will understand your desire for a small wedding. And hey, you can always blame is on the venue's maximum capacity!