The everything guide to micro weddings The ultimate source for planning a small and meaningful wedding
Book - 2021
"As more couples find that smaller weddings are more affordable, intimate, and meaningful, they're ditching the huge blowout receptions and opting for nontraditional nuptials with fewer than fifty guests. Whether it be the budget, the stress, or something else altogether, more and more couples are turning to micro weddings to tie the knot. With a smaller crowd, the focus shifts from "Is everyone having a good time?" to "This is the best day of my life!" Whether you want people to attend in person or will live stream the event, The Everything Guide to Micro Weddings covers everything from décor hacks, venue hunting, and tips from how to cut costs to how to gracefully tell the second cousin they're not invi...ted. So skip the large affair and say 'I do' to The Everything Guide to Micro Weddings-a perfect match for those looking to make their big day, well, small"--
- Subjects
- Genres
- Handbooks and manuals
- Published
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New York :
Adams Media
[2021]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- 271 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes index.
- ISBN
- 9781507216200
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Why Have a Micro Wedding?
- What Is a Micro Wedding?
- 1. You Can Focus On What's Important
- 2. You Can Personalize Your Wedding
- 3. You'll Save Money
- 4. You Can Help the Environment
- 5. You Won't Have to Wait
- Chapter 2. The Wedding Date and Tone
- Telling Your Families
- Announcing Your Micro Wedding
- Choosing a Date
- Setting the Tone Early On
- Budgeting a Micro Wedding
- Consider a Wedding Planner
- Chapter 3. The Guest List
- Set a Maximum Number
- Who to Invite (and Who Not to Invite)
- The Wedding Party
- Virtual Attendees
- Invitations
- How to Handle Those Left Out
- Chapter 4. The Venue
- Finding the Perfect Venue
- Event Venues, Mansions, Hotels, and Restaurants
- Vacation Rentals
- Public Spaces
- Backyard Weddings
- Destination Weddings
- Plan for Rain
- Chapter 5. The Ceremony
- Traditional or Personal?
- LGBTQIA+ Wedding Ceremonies
- The Officiant
- Including Family and Friends
- Chapter 6. Wedding Style
- What to Wear
- Traditional or Personal Style?
- Attendant Style
- Flowers and Other Decor
- Signage
- Chapter 7. Food Beverages, and Music
- Your Menu and Catering
- Wedding Cake and Other Desserts
- Beverages
- Rental Options
- Ceremony Music
- Reception Music
- Chapter 8. Photography, Videography, and Online Wedding Components
- Photography
- Videography
- Adding an Online Component
- Social Media
- Chapter 9. Showers and Other Parties
- Engagement Parties
- Wedding Showers
- Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Reception
- Wedding Day versus Wedding Weekend
- Morning-After Brunch
- Additional Wedding Receptions
- Chapter 10. DIY Ideas for Every Part of Your Wedding
- Stationery Items and Signage
- Flowers and Decor
- Food and Drinks
- Vows
- Music
- Photography
- Appendix: Wedding Planning Checklists
- Budgeting Your Micro Wedding (Chapter 2)
- Invitation and Insert Wording (Chapter 3)
- Catering Checklist (Chapter 7)
- Floral Design Worksheet (Chapters 6 and 10)
- Beer and Wine-Only Bar Checklist (Chapter 7)
- Index