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Micro weddings have surged in popularity, offering couples the opportunity to celebrate their union at their favorite Detroit Wedding Venue in a stress-free way.
While they may be smaller in scale, micro weddings are no less magical than a wedding for 150+ guests. And there are endless opportunities for personalization and intimacy. Whether you’re drawn to the idea of a minimalist and simple celebration or looking to create a luxe event on a smaller scale, here’s your ultimate guide to finding the perfect Detroit Wedding Venue and planning the perfect micro wedding.
What is a Micro Wedding?
A micro wedding typically includes a guest list of 50 or less people. This allows you to focus on quality over quantity, allows couples to spend more time with each guest, and allocate their budget to create a highly personalized experience. If you want to heavily reduce the stress associated with large-scale wedding planning, a micro-wedding might be perfect for you!
At Celestial Farms in Clio, Michigan, we’ve seen firsthand how micro weddings bring a unique charm to the overall wedding experience for our couples. It allows couples to focus on what truly matters: love, connection, and cherished moments.
1. Start with Your Vision
Define What Matters Most
Before diving into logistics, sit down with your partner and discuss your top priorities and wishes for your micro wedding. Is it a luxurious dining experience, a cozy ceremony under the stars, or dancing the night away with your closest friends and family? A clear vision will help guide every decision that needs to be made to create your dream wedding experience.
Inspiration for Micro Weddings
Micro weddings open the door to creative ideas:
• Theme: Rustic chic, Vintage glamour, Modern minimalist, or fairy tale vibes.
• Venues: Consider boutique hotels, gardens, or a diverse venue like Celestial Farms, which offers both charm and functionality.
• Activities: Add personal touches like wine tastings, specialty food trucks, or even an artist to sketch pictures of you and your guests which is a great activity for a smaller wedding where the artist has plenty of time to allocate towards each drawing.
2. Crafting Your Guest List
With a smaller guest count, you can be extremely intentional about who to invite. Focus on immediate family, your closest friends, and those who’ve played an important role in your life.
Tips for Managing the Guest List
• Limit plus-ones unless absolutely necessary.
• Set boundaries kindly but firmly-this is a must!
• Emphasize the intimacy of the event when explaining the limited capacity to avoid conflict.
3. Finding the Perfect Venue
Micro weddings give you access to unique wedding venues that might not accommodate larger groups. Celestial Farms, for instance, shines for its versatility and intimate atmosphere. Our modern barn and outdoor spaces are ideal for gatherings that feel both cozy and elegant and always feel full wether you have 50 or 150 guests.
Key Considerations:
• Does the venue offer inclusive packages for smaller weddings? Celestial Farms will line you up with the best vendors in the industry according to your budget, style and preferences.
• Is there flexibility for personalized touches? We always encourage our couples to let their personalties come out at their wedding.
• What amenities (e.g., photo locations, catering options) are available?
4. Personalize Your Ceremony
With fewer guests, you can create a deeply meaningful and unique ceremony. This is your chance to:
• Write your own vows for a personal touch.
• Incorporate unique rituals like handfasting, tree planting, butterfly release or a family unity ceremony.
• Add live music which can't be beat, or a close friend’s heartfelt reading.
5. Elevate the Dining Experience
One of the biggest advantages of a small size wedding is the ability to splurge on exceptional food and handcrafted cocktails. Work with your caterer to design a personalized top notch menu that reflects you and your partners style.
Ideas for an Intimate Dining Experience
• Interactive Food Stations: From build-your-own charcuterie boards to live pasta stations- this is a fun experience for everyone.
• Signature Cocktails: Collaborate with your bartender, like Casey from Cheers to You Bartending, to design delicious drinks named after milestones in your relationship.
• Plated Service: With a small guest list a plated service makes sense.
6. Designing the Décor
A micro wedding allows for more attention to detail when it comes to decor. With fewer tables to style, you can enhance each with layered linens, lush florals, custom place settings, and shiny glassware with our bar glass package for an elevated bar experience.
Décor Tips for Small Weddings:
• Use statement pieces, such as a floral arch or hanging installations like this beautiful piece from Bovan Floral Group.
• Incorporate personal mementos, like photos or family heirlooms on display.
• Make use of Celestial Farms’ diverse spaces and consider a late night activity under our pavilion with the twinkling lights shining bright and the fire pit blazing.
7. Photography and Videography
Capturing the essence of your day is essential, especially for a micro wedding where every moment of the day is intentional. A talented photographer like Angie from Angela’s Angles Photography can preserve those intimate memories beautifully, and will have more time to allocate to each activity with less guests to photograph. Talented Videographers such as With This Ring Film will capture memories that last a lifetime.
Ideas for Photo Moments:
• A private first look in our wooded trail.
• A Celestial Farms Specialty: the sparkler send-off with your closest family and friends.
• Photos on our tree swings.
8. Curating Entertainment
Entertainment for a micro wedding can be both creative and personal. Whether you opt for a string quartet, a local acoustic artist, or a curated playlist from the best DJ's in Michigan, the key is to enhance the cozy ambiance.
9. Embrace the Intimacy
Micro weddings give you the opportunity to be present with every one of your guests. Build moments into your timeline to connect with loved ones. For example:
• Host a post-dinner toast, where each guest shares a memory or a well wish for the couple.
• Include interactive elements, like a shared activities or group photos.
10. Budgeting for a Micro Wedding
Smaller guest counts don’t always mean smaller budgets, but they do allow you to allocate funds more intentionally for the areas that mean the most to you. Splurge on the areas that matter the most to you, whether that’s gourmet catering, luxurious floral arrangements, or a honeymoon to your dream destination.
11. Make it Unforgettable with Unique Touches
Custom Welcome Gifts
Offer guests a welcome box with Michigan-made treats, customized treats, a mini bottle of bubbly, or a handwritten note.
Personalized Favors
Opt for meaningful keepsakes, like hand made candles or locally sourced honey jars.
Incorporate Your Story
Highlight your love story with subtle details, like naming tables after your favorite adventures or destinations you hope to visit one day or sharing a photo timeline.
12. Partnering with Experts
Planning a micro wedding doesn’t mean you’re on your own, especially at Celestial Farms! Partnering with trusted vendors like Mission BBQ, Savoy Entertainment, SugarHigh Bakery, and Cheers to You Bartending ensures your day runs smoothly.
At Celestial Farms, our preferred vendor list includes:
• Angela’s Angles Photography: Stunning, timeless wedding photography.
• Cheers to You Bartending: Expert mixologists who know our bar setup inside and out.
• Sugar High Bakery: Award-winning cakes and desserts, made locally with love.
• Savoy Entertainment and Forella Events, our trusted DJ's
Why Micro Weddings are Here to Stay
Micro weddings are more than just a trend—they’re a return to what matters most in life. By focusing on the love you share with your partner and the people in your life who mean the most to you, these intimate celebrations allow you to start your married life with purpose and joy.
If you’re considering a micro wedding, Celestial Farms is here to help bring your vision to life with our timeline planning and coordination services included in every package. With our enchanting venue, dedicated Celestial Farms team, and list of exceptional vendors, your dream day is closer than ever to becoming a reality!
Ready to plan your perfect micro wedding? Let’s make it happen—together.
Contact us at Celestial Farms to book a tour or learn more about our micro wedding packages. From rustic elegance to modern charm, we’re here to make your day unforgettable.
Celestial Farms is a locally owned and operated business. We sincerely hope to encourage couples to learn more about the value and importance of choosing a locally owned business when it’s time to book your wedding venue & vendors. With locally owned venues you will often see a higher level of hospitality, better communication and a greater desire to truly ensure your wedding exceeds expectations. We are thrilled to support wedding venue owners from around the country with a weekly shout out in our blog. you can find locally owned wedding venues featured on this wedding venue map.
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