microweddings
Small-scale nuptial events
Microweddings are intimate wedding ceremonies with very few guests, typically under fifty and often closer to ten or twenty.
The term emerged in the 2010s as couples began choosing smaller celebrations over traditional large weddings—sometimes for budget reasons, sometimes for preference: We had a microwedding with just immediate family.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the trend when restrictions limited gathering sizes.
Solemn binding promises
- officiantCeremony presider
- elopementSecret departure to wed
- nuptialsVows and rings
- brideWoman getting married
groom · aisle · bouquet · rings · unity · reading · blessing · exchange
Secret departure to wed
- millennialsThose born 1981-1996
- Gen-ZPost-millennial demographic cohort
- popularityMass public favor
- livestreamReal-time internet broadcast
Zoom · hashtag · viral · influencer · reimagined · nontraditional · rising · shift
One favoring bare essentials
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
- chicTasteful, current flair
- tastefulAesthetically appropriate and pleasing
simple · refined · unfussy · streamlined · clean · monochrome · modern · styled
State of proximity
- togethernessState of close connection
- heartfeltDeeply and sincerely meant
- personalRelating to one's self
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
bonding · warmth · connection · meaningful · sentimental · cherished · presence · authenticity
Total of individuals present
- dozenGroup of twelve
- selectCarefully pick from options
- curatedDeliberately selected and organized
- exclusiveLimited to one group
private · backyard · living-room · courthouse · tiny · cozy · compact · manageable
Low in cost
- affordableReasonably priced
- cost-effectiveGiving good return cheaply
- stress-freeFree from tension
- simplifiedMade less complex
manageable · flexible · savings · destination · weekday · off-season · all-inclusive · package
vows
Solemn binding promises
bride · groom · aisle · bouquet · rings · unity · reading · blessing · exchange · pronouncement
elopement
Secret departure to wed
- millennialsThose born 1981-1996
- Gen-ZPost-millennial demographic cohort
- popularityMass public favor
livestream · Zoom · hashtag · viral · influencer · reimagined · nontraditional · rising · shift
minimalist
One favoring bare essentials
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
- chicTasteful, current flair
tasteful · simple · refined · unfussy · streamlined · clean · monochrome · modern · styled · curated
closeness
State of proximity
- togethernessState of close connection
- heartfeltDeeply and sincerely meant
- personalRelating to one's self
affection · bonding · warmth · connection · meaningful · sentimental · cherished · presence · authenticity · vulnerability
headcount
Total of individuals present
exclusive · private · backyard · living-room · courthouse · tiny · cozy · compact · manageable · limited
budget-friendly
Low in cost
- affordableReasonably priced
- cost-effectiveGiving good return cheaply
- stress-freeFree from tension
simplified · manageable · flexible · savings · destination · weekday · off-season · all-inclusive · package · DIY
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