Micro-weddings have really become quite the thing lately. Their popularity has been steadily gaining as couples look to focus more on quality versus quantity while enjoying numerous other benefits as well. Our cute traveling chapel that can be setup anywhere may be just the item you are looking for if you are trying to setup a unique micro-wedding in the Asheville area. Let me explain…
What Is a Micro-wedding?
It might be beneficial to first define what a micro-wedding actually is. In very simple terms, it is everything you think of and picture for a traditional wedding but just on a smaller scale. Typically less than 50 people but this is your day so you can really define the size of it however you like. Some people also consider it more than an elopement but not quite the full-scaled wedding. Micro-weddings are generally more intimate, custom, and maybe even themed. It is a great option for couples who truly want to enjoy their wedding day and not be burdened by many of the logistical and financial burdens associated with traditional weddings that may involve multiple venues (a church, reception hall, etc.), transportation, catering, etc.. They are tiny, simpler, complete, and come with the following benefits…
A Meaningful, Intimate Experience
One of the big reasons many couples choose a micro-wedding is that they only want to celebrate their big day with their closest family members and friends. This approach lets you spend more meaningful time with everyone at the wedding instead of being overwhelmed with trying greet dozens or even hundreds of guests. With a micro-wedding your guestlist is more intentional and you celebrate with people who are genuinely more significant in your life and who will also probably still be in your life 10, 20, or even 30+ years down the road. This level of intimacy often translates into a better experience for everyone involved in the wedding as everyone feels more engaged and connected. It can lead to deeper interactions, more authentic conversations, and a better overall sense of closeness with everyone compared to larger weddings. If you prioritize relationships and meaningful connections then a micro-wedding might be for you!
Cost-Effectiveness Without Sacrificing Quality
Let’s face it, weddings are not cheap! A traditional wedding, as the guest list grows, could end up costing tens of thousands of dollars or more. It is not uncommon to see weddings that are north of a hundred thousand dollars these days when you have a guest list of 150+ people. For most people, this is just not attainable without going into significant debt or sacrificing quality to control costs. With a micro-wedding, however, this is typically not the case as everything is smaller (including the cost). With a portable traveling wedding chapel like Hitched, Traveling Chapel, you can also save money by not having your wedding at a “wedding venue” which is typically going to have a “wedding” cost associated with it. You can literally have your wedding anywhere with our adorable chapel that can be setup just about anywhere you want. This can save a tremendous amount leaving more in your budget for other classy or quality items that you might want to include in your special day.
Personalization
If something is smaller, it is going to much easier to control, customize, and personalize. This is amplified when you also add in the fact that your wedding could be anywhere if you use a service like Hitched Traveling Chapel. This allows couples to have an enormous amount of freedom to customize and personalize their wedding so that it can be the absolute best possible day for them. Your options are almost endless when you free yourself from the burdens of location and size.
Sustainability
Micro-weddings also align well with the growing movement towards sustainability. Large weddings often come with a lot of waste and that is putting it lightly. There are single use items, uneaten food, and trash generated from wrappers, bottles, etc.. Larger celebrations can be very wasteful. Micro-weddings, however, are not and they also provide couples with realistic options to take sustainability to the next level. Think of things like locally grown flowers, reusable decor, locally sourced farm-to-table catering options, potted plants, or edible gifts for wedding favors. There are so many possibilities with a small guest list that would be unrealistic with a guest list of 100+ people.
Focus on What Truly Matters…
Break the cycle or pressure to plan these large, expensive and elaborate weddings and focus on the simple and smaller things that truly matter. A micro-wedding is definitely something to consider when you are planning your big day and Hitched Traveling Chapel might just be a good option for you to consider. Our converted vintage horse trailer is a great option if you want a micro-chapel at your micro-wedding that is going to take place at a beautiful place of your choosing. Contact us today to see how we can help make your micro-wedding in the Asheville area a success!
