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Lemme tell you about our experience with a Micro wedding...


We realised fairly early on that this pandemic thing wasn’t going to be over by September. In fact we both still lived with our parents and were separated for a majority of the first lockdown. I don’t even remember how many weeks it was that we didn’t see each other but it felt long. Really long. And I ate a lot of ice cream and felt sorry for myself.


One morning while doing my ironing and watching the news, I text Josh.

‘I think we should cancel everything and wait.’


I think this surprised both of us at first. I’d worked really hard to plan everything and I’d even cried a couple of times at the thought of cancelling it all. But in a weird way over lockdown we became quickly accustomed to the idea our wedding was going to be tiny, and I was actually pretty excited to replan an intimate wedding.


So we cancelled everything. And we waited.


We agreed no wedding planning until we knew closer to the time what was going on. That was really hard for me because 1) I was super excited. 2) I am a planner.


I can’t say I totally shut up about it but I did try. (Sorry joshy)


Around August we started to plan again. We’d managed to get a date at the registry office so we knew we would be legally wed at LEAST. We had 8ish weeks to replan a wedding. Yikes. Kinda half terrifying and half an absolute dream because I love a challenge.

My main aim became, how can we do this on a budget? I’d already lost a ton of work from COVID, so if we only had a 3rd of our guests - our budget had to match.


My wedding dress cost £125 and I got it off eBay. I bought my veil for an insanely good price because the designer was making a waste material collection due to lockdown. (Bonus points for sustainability!) One of my bridesmaids did my makeup, and another did my hair. We rented the local village hall for £100, and we ordered takeaway from our local wood fire pizza shop. My bridesmaids were waitresses and the groomsmen were sound engineers. We put the ceremony on the internet for everyone who couldn’t be there. The things we spent the most money on were flowers and a photographer (obviously). It wasn’t what I originally planned, but honestly I think it was better than what I had planned. It was simple, and intimate and low on stress and very ‘us’ in a homely kinda way.


We felt so close to each and everyone of our guests even though we couldn’t be physically close to them, if that makes sense. And honestly we still talk about it now like it was the best day ever.


I know Covid has changed a lot of plans. And maybe your dream wedding is with lots of people around you and if that’s the case that’s awesome. But Weddings don’t have to fit a mould. You don’t have to spend tons of money. You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do. Your wedding can be anything you want it to be. It could be fancy, it could be inexpensive, it could be DIY or it could be professionally planned. You could elope in the Highlands or be surrounded by tons of family and friends in a venue (restrictions allowing of course). The point is, it’s yours and you can choose it and it’s all about you and the person you wanna spend forever with.


Covid can’t ruin that no matter how hard it tries!


Now, although stressful is such a unique time to be saying your vows, and I wanted to document it, collect experiences from other brides like myself. How did they do it? So I interviewed some lovely couples who volunteered to answer my questions!


For people who are currently trying to navigate the very weird and wonderful world of micro wedding planning. Maybe deciding weather to wait or do something small sooner. These blog posts are for you. A little bit of experience and advice from those who came before you. And a bit of positive encouragement as we all need that right now!


So please enjoy these lovely experiences from other brides, starting tomorrow with Gemma, one of our own clients! I hope they help you in some way, or even is just a good read.


Lots of love, Beanie x


Our awesome wedding vendors:

@botanicsflorist

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@crescipizza

@flourpotsheffield

@haxbymemorialhall


Scroll to see some of our favourite wedding photos below.

 

A delicate arrangement of dried white and pink flowers including daisies and other blooms against a dark background.
Wedding accessories including white sandals, floral headpiece, and rings arranged on brown velvet.
A person in a dark suit and glasses smiles while opening a gift box indoors.
Someone wearing a silk robe sits while getting their hair styled with vintage decor in background.
A stylist arranges a delicate floral headpiece on a person wearing white.
A bride in a white dress holding a bouquet of mixed pastel flowers and wearing a crystal headpiece.
An elegant bride in a flowing white dress poses with a bouquet against a minimalist interior.
A historic cobblestone street in York with traditional shops and the cathedral spire visible in the distance.
A couple sharing a moment on a garden path during their wedding day.
A romantic black and white wedding photo of a couple sharing a special moment outdoors.
A tender moment between newlyweds as they hold hands, with the bride holding a pastel floral bouquet.
Black and white wedding portrait capturing an intimate moment between a couple with a delicate bridal bouquet.
A joyful wedding moment shared between a couple outdoors near a historic building.
Romantic black and white wedding portrait with the couple sharing a loving glance and elegant white bouquet.
Elegant wedding couple standing on pathway with gothic architecture in background.
Newlyweds pose together on a garden path surrounded by lush greenery.
Wedding couple standing beside historic stone wall in urban setting.
Newlyweds walking down a city street with historic cathedral visible in background.
Wedding couple framed in architectural doorway holding white floral bouquet.
Intimate wedding portrait of couple by classic Georgian townhouse with iron railings.
A couple in wedding attire stand intimately together against a white Georgian townhouse with ornate iron railings in London.
A couple walking past elegant white townhouses with black railings on their wedding day, captured in black and white.
A romantic wedding moment captured against a classic white Georgian building with black railings.
A wedding couple poses between numbered doorways while cyclists pass by on a London street.
A couple in wedding attire walking along a historic stone street with ancient walls in the background.
A joyful wedding ceremony moment with guests wearing face masks in the background.
An intimate wedding moment captured by a window with rust-colored curtains.
A candid reception moment with laughter at a wedding table decorated with flowers.
A candid black and white photo of someone laughing at a wedding reception table.
A candid moment of shared laughter at a wedding reception with rustic decor.
A tender embrace between newlyweds during an intimate wedding ceremony indoors.
Two wedding attendees share a joyful moment under hanging willow branches in a garden setting.
A wedding portrait featuring elegant dresses and a beautiful floral bouquet under willow trees.
Two wedding attendees pose with bright smiles and a stunning floral bouquet outdoors.
A romantic wedding portrait by a stone bridge over water in moody evening light.
A scenic wedding photo featuring a stone bridge and river backdrop.
A dreamy wedding portrait under arching tree branches beside a tranquil river.
An intimate wedding moment captured with soft lighting and delicate floral details.
A tender close-up wedding portrait highlighting delicate hair accessories and flowers.
A romantic riverside wedding portrait under an overhanging tree branch.
A romantic wedding couple embraces beneath a tree by a serene lake at sunset.
Moody wedding portrait of a couple in formal attire surrounded by lush greenery.
Intimate wedding moment captured with soft lighting and delicate floral bouquet.
Wedding couple shares a tender embrace against a misty hillside backdrop.
Atmospheric wedding portrait with dramatic cloudy sky and rolling hills in background.
Close-up of wedding rings and hands with soft pink and white flowers.
Dreamy bridal portrait featuring a delicate floral crown and vintage-inspired dress.
Intimate wedding portrait with soft lighting and delicate white floral details.
Black and white wedding portrait capturing a tender moment against rolling hills.
Moody wedding photograph with dramatic lighting and elegant floral bouquet.
A romantic wedding embrace with the bride in white lace and groom in black suit standing close together outdoors.
Black and white photo of newlyweds sharing an intimate moment with white floral bouquet.
Silhouetted couple embracing on a hilltop with flowing wedding dress in the wind.