Doing small ceremonies with a lot of love.
Secular or religious ceremony
What is a mini wedding?
A small or tiny version of a standard wedding.
Guest numbers range from 10 – 30.
An opportunity to do things differently.
A profoundly personal day.
A fun-sized ceremony, is usually more relaxed and informal than a standard wedding.
Why a mini wedding?
Reduced size
Reduced costs
Reduced stress, pressure, planning
A small wedding means far less planning [2- 6 months], organising and coordinating.
Smaller number of guests
If there are relationship issues between friends and/or family members, restricting guest numbers manages this problem and reduces your stress/anxiety on the day.
More options for venue or location with less guests.
Choosing a weekday would increase venue availability and
Why I love mini weddings
The couple spend a lot of their day together. This may include getting ready together and having pre wedding photos. The couple have lots of time with their guests and each other during the day.
The focus is on the celebration, the ceremony, and the intimacy of the moment. Intimate weddings tend to be more informal and relaxed.
There is more opportunity to capture intimate moments, fun and light-heartedness.You’ll make amazing memories to cherish for a lifetime.
Small audience
If you don’t like being centre stage or the centre of attention, then saying “I do” in front of a favourite few is much easier.
Mini wedding reception options
There may be certain rituals of a traditional wedding reception that you want to reduce or leave out. These include the number of speeches, the cake, the first dance, tossing the bouquet.
Small ceremony & small reception
Small ceremony & reception & big afterparty
Small ceremony & big reception / after party
There are lots of other ideas / options.
Contact me for the full list.
How can I help you?
1. I help you brainstorm what your dream wedding day can look like.
2. We book your date in.
3. I plan, coordinate and choreography your ultimate wedding ceremony.
4. The day happens.
5. Your gorgeous images arrive for you to share with family and friends.
Location, location, location
This is the fun part. The location of your wedding reflects you and your vision. The feel and look you are going for. What specific colours or theme do you want to consider / project? What is your vision for the day? What locations hold a meaning for you both?
Get The Imagination Flowing
Here are some adjectives to get the imagination flowing …
The scenery - the beach, bush, mountain ranges, river, rocks, rustic country, a farm, a garden, a theatre, a house, a hut.
Feel: quirky, fun, elegant, boho, rustic, ….
What are your passions and hobbies: skiing, hiking, swimming, surfing, camping, fishing, camping, glamping, exploring, rock climbing, the theatre, dancing, bowling, racing cars, sports, singing, boating?
The Manawatū and Rangitikei areas have so many amazing spots to consider.
Get Your Ducks In A Row
The must haves:
A celebrant
A photographer / videographer
2 witnesses
legal documents
The must dos:
Choose the date[s] - this can be any day of the week or weekend.
Choose a location, celebrant, photographer and venue.