Are you looking to plan the perfect micro wedding, elopement, or small wedding ceremony? Look no further than The Lakehouse Folk, a stunning outdoor wedding venue that offers breathtaking views of the lake for your special day.
Micro weddings, also known as intimate weddings, small weddings and elopements, are becoming increasingly popular among couples who want a more personal and budget-friendly wedding experience.
In this blog, we’ll share ten tips for planning the perfect micro wedding from choosing the right venue to investing in quality photography, we’ve got you covered.
So, let’s dive in!
Our Guide Covers
(1) Choose a Venue That Suits Your Style and Guest List
(3) Consider Alternative Ceremony Options
(4) Keep the Menu Simple and Delicious
(5) Think Outside the Box for Entertainment
(6) Invest in Quality Photography
(7) Personalise Your Favours and Gifts
Choose a Venue That Suits Your Style and Guest List
- Choose the right venue for your micro wedding
- Consider your style, guest list, and budget when selecting a venue
- Boutique wedding venues like The Lakehouse Folk are perfect for intimate weddings
- Outdoor weddings offer a beautiful backdrop and ample space for social distancing
- Destination weddings provide a unique and memorable experience
- Carefully consider your guest list when choosing a venue
- The Lakehouse Folk can accommodate up to 12 people for your ceremony
- Choose a venue that suits your style for a personalized wedding experience
- Our rustic and laid-back vibe is perfect for a casual and relaxed wedding
- Create a wedding that reflects your unique style and personality with our venue
The first step in planning your micro wedding is to choose the right venue. When selecting a venue, consider your style, guest list, and budget. Boutique wedding venues, such as here at The Lakehouse Folk, are perfect for intimate weddings. Our outdoor venue provides a picturesque setting for your special day, surrounded by natural beauty and stunning lake views.
Outdoor weddings are a great option for micro weddings, as they offer a beautiful backdrop and plenty of space for social distancing. Destination weddings are also becoming increasingly popular for micro weddings, as they offer a unique and memorable experience for you and your guests.
When selecting a venue, make sure to consider the guest list carefully. Micro weddings typically have a smaller guest count, so you’ll want to choose a venue that accommodates your party comfortably. The Lakehouse Folk can accommodate up to 12 people for your ceremony, making it the perfect venue for intimate weddings and elopements.
In addition to accommodating your guest list, it’s important to choose a venue that suits your style. Our rustic and laid-back vibe is perfect for couples who want a casual and relaxed wedding experience. Personalised weddings are becoming increasingly popular, and our venue allows you to create a wedding that reflects your unique style and personality.
In the next section, we’ll discuss how to plan the perfect ceremony for your micro wedding. Stay tuned!
Get Creative with Decor
One of the benefits of having a micro wedding is that you have more freedom to get creative with decor. Small weddings allow you to focus on the little details that make your wedding unique and memorable. The Lake House Folk’s natural setting provides a beautiful backdrop for your ceremony, but you can also add personal touches to make it your own.
Consider incorporating your favourite flowers, colours, and textures into your decor. Simple touches like candles, fairy lights, and personalised signage can add a romantic and intimate ambiance to your ceremony. The Lake House Folk’s arbor provides the perfect canvas for hanging floral arrangements, draping fabric, and other decorative elements.
When planning your decor, keep in mind the size of your ceremony. A smaller ceremony means you can invest in quality decor items that may have been outside of your budget for a larger wedding. Boutique weddings like The Lake House Folk’s offer personalised decor options to make your wedding special and unique.
Consider Alternative Ceremony Options
- Intimate weddings and elopements allow for unique and creative ceremony options.
- The Lakehouse Folk offers a variety of ceremony options, including outdoor weddings, mountaintop elopements.
- Pop-up weddings are a stress-free and affordable option for micro weddings.
- Personalised wedding ceremonies allow you to incorporate meaningful traditions and rituals that reflect your unique personalities and style.
- Outdoor weddings provide a beautiful and romantic setting, and The Lake House Folk’s natural surroundings allow you to embrace the beauty of nature.
- Alternative ceremony options provide a unique and memorable experience for you and your guests.
Intimate weddings, micro weddings, and elopements allow you to get creative with your ceremony options. When planning a small wedding, consider alternative ceremony options that reflect your style and personalities. At The Lake House Folk, we offer a variety of unique ceremony options for micro weddings and elopements.
Outdoor weddings provide a beautiful and romantic setting for your ceremony, and our natural setting allows you to embrace the beauty of nature. These destination weddings provide a unique and memorable experience for you and your guests.
Pop-up weddings are also becoming increasingly popular for micro weddings. These weddings provide a stress-free and affordable option for couples who want to keep things simple.
Another alternative ceremony option is to consider a personalised wedding ceremony. Boutique weddings like The Lakehouse Folk’s allow you to create a wedding ceremony that reflects your unique personalities and style. From writing your own vows to incorporating meaningful traditions and rituals, a personalised ceremony adds a personal touch to your special day.
Keep the Menu Simple and Delicious
- Keep the menu simple and delicious for your micro wedding.
- Consider offering a family-style meal or buffet, or a plated meal for a more formal affair.
- Use local and seasonal ingredients to ensure the freshest and most flavourful food.
- Don’t forget to include a signature cocktail or drink to celebrate your special day.
Consider offering a family-style meal or a buffet with your favourite dishes. This allows your guests to mingle and chat while enjoying delicious food. For a more formal affair, consider a plated meal with multiple courses.
When planning your menu, consider incorporating local and seasonal ingredients. This not only supports local businesses but also ensures the freshest and most flavourful food.
Don’t forget to include a signature cocktail or drink to celebrate your special day. Personalised weddings like The Lakehouse Folk allow you to create a drink menu that reflects your personality and style. Whether you’re a wine lover or a craft beer enthusiast, there’s a drink option that will make your micro wedding extra special.
Think Outside the Box for Entertainment
- Small weddings offer the opportunity for unique and personalised entertainment options.
- Hiring a performer or artist can create a memorable and unforgettable experience.
- Lawn games and photo booths are fun low-key entertainment options.
- Quality entertainment ensures that your guests have an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Small weddings provide the opportunity to think outside the box when it comes to entertainment. Instead of a DJ or live band, consider alternative entertainment options that reflect your personalities and style.
Another option for micro weddings is to hire a performer or artist. Consider a live painter who can capture your ceremony or a magician who can entertain your guests during cocktail hour.
If you’re looking for a more low-key option, consider lawn games or a photo booth. These options provide entertainment while allowing your guests to mingle and have fun. Small wedding receptions like The Lakehouse Folk’s offer space for lawn games.
Investing in quality entertainment for your micro wedding ensures that your guests have a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Invest in Quality Photography
- Quality photography is essential for micro weddings to capture intimate moments and emotions
- Investing in quality photography ensures beautiful and lasting memories of your special day
- Small wedding photography packages are affordable and customisable
Investing in quality photography is essential for any wedding, but especially for micro weddings. With a smaller guest list, every moment becomes more intimate and personal, and quality photography allows you to capture those moments and keep them forever.
Small wedding photography is not just about capturing the moment; it’s about capturing the feeling and emotion of the day.
Investing in quality photography for your micro wedding ensures that you have beautiful and lasting memories of your special day. We offer small wedding photography packages that are affordable and customisable, making it easy to capture your day in the way that you want.
Personalise Your Favours and Gifts
- Personalised favours and gifts add a special touch to micro weddings.
- Consider customising favours and gifts with your names, wedding date, or a special message.
- DIY favours or gifts are another option for personalising your micro wedding.
- Homemade jams or preserves make great personalised gifts.
- Personalised favours and gifts show your guests how much you appreciate them.
Personalised favours and gifts are a great way to make your micro wedding feel more intimate and special. Consider customising your favours and gifts with your names, wedding date, or a special message to your guests.
Another option for personalising your micro wedding is to create a DIY favour or gift. Consider creating a unique wedding favour that reflects your personalities or making homemade jams or preserves to give as gifts. These personalised touches add a special touch to your micro wedding and show your guests how much you appreciate them.
Personalising your favours and gifts is an easy and affordable way to make your micro wedding feel more intimate and special. The Lakehouse Folk offers personalised favour and gift options that are tailored to your specific needs and style. Contact us today to learn more about our personalised options.
Final Thoughts
- Choose a venue that suits your style and guest list
- Get creative with decor to add personal touches and create a memorable ambiance
- Consider alternative ceremony options to reflect your personalities
- Keep the menu simple and delicious to make your guests happy
- Think outside the box for entertainment to make your micro wedding fun and unique
- Invest in quality photography to capture the special moments
- Personalise your favours and gifts to show appreciation to your guests
- Create a timeline to ensure everything runs smoothly on your special day
- Enjoy the process of planning your micro wedding and celebrate your love
- The Lakehouse Folk offers intimate and personalised elopement weddings with on-site accommodations, unique photography and favour options, and a beautiful outdoor venue overlooking the lake. Contact us today to learn more.
Planning a micro wedding may seem overwhelming, but it can be a wonderful and intimate way to celebrate your love with your closest friends and family. By following these ten tips, you can plan the perfect micro wedding that reflects your personalities and style.
Remember to choose a venue that suits your style and guest list, get creative with decor, consider alternative ceremony options, keep the menu simple and delicious, think outside the box for entertainment, invest in quality photography, personalise your favours and gifts, create a timeline, and most importantly, enjoy the process.
At The Lakehouse Folk, we specialise in intimate elopement weddings. Our stunning outdoor venue overlooking the lake provides the perfect backdrop for your special day with on-site accommodations
Contact us today to learn more about our small wedding packages and personalised options. We look forward to helping you plan the perfect micro wedding!