Black Hills Micro Wedding Ideas
Considering having a micro wedding in the Black Hills? These smaller events are not only a cost-saving alternative to a traditional wedding with 100+ guests, but they’re an intimate affair that can be as unique as you and your partner. Since they are on a smaller scale, there are more options for locations, catering, seating, and activities that can’t easily be recreated at a large event.
What is a Micro Wedding?
Imagine a normal Black Hills wedding celebration, just on a way smaller scale. Micro weddings most still have a ceremony and reception with dinner, decor, cake, and entertainment. The event is typically 40 people or less, with the majority of micro weddings in the range of 15 to 25 guests. A smaller guest list means less seating, centerpieces, linens, food, and the list goes on.
According to The Knot’s 2019 Real Weddings Study, the average wedding last year cost over $33,000, when a Black Hills micro wedding can be achieved under $10,000. Talk about major savings!
But make no mistake, a micro wedding can still feel lavish and elegant. With a limited guest list, you can splurge on what makes your celebration special: an unforgettable venue, custom décor, a private chef experience, or professional wedding services in the Black Hills that elevate every detail.
First Steps in Micro Wedding Planning
Similar to planning a standard wedding, the first steps in microwedding planning is to think about your ideal timeframe and solidify a venue. The biggest difference here is that micro weddings allow for many more event location options, inside or outside. From the stage of theatre to a shady spot in your best friend’s backyard, micro weddings don’t have to be confined to a standard wedding venue. Understanding the estimated number of guests and your vision for the day (urban, bohemian, formal, garden, ethereal, modern tropical, rustic, etc.) will help guide you on what type of location to be looking for.
Black Hills Micro Wedding Services
Even with a smaller guest list, professional vendors play a huge role in making your celebration seamless and memorable. The right wedding services in the Black Hills help bring your vision to life from stunning photos and music to heartfelt moments captured on film. Here are a few must-have services to consider for your micro wedding:
Photography
When throwing a micro wedding, we still suggest hiring a photographer to capture your unique day. Quality photos of you and your spouse are a must! Time and effort were put into every detail of the day, plus your favorite people in the entire world will all be together! You’ll want all this captured to look back on for years to come!
Music
Whether you want a dance off to emerge or an evening of sing-a-long tunes around the fire pit, music helps bring your space to life! Set the atmosphere with music from when guests arrive to the final slow dance of the evening. Hire a DJ to make announcements, provide microphones for any speeches, and to create the soundtrack to the day of your dreams.
Videography
With a small guest list, many individuals you enjoy simply won’t be able to make the slim list. Choosing videography for a micro wedding is a great option to be able to share the day with extended family members, coworkers, high school friends, your gym buddy, your mom’s hair stylist, and all those who wish they could have made the tiny invite list.
Bundling Wedding Services for Your Micro Wedding
One of the best parts about planning a micro wedding is the freedom to simplify without sacrificing quality. Bundling your wedding services like photography, videography, and DJ can make coordination easier and save you time and money.
With a smaller guest list, communication between vendors becomes even more important, and having one team manage multiple aspects of your day ensures everything runs smoothly.
Take the stress out of hiring multiple vendors by choosing a vendor who can cater multiple services for your day. Complete Weddings + Events in the Black Hills offers budget-friendly wedding packages perfect for a micro wedding!
Plan Your Dream Black Hills Micro Wedding
A micro wedding is your chance to create an intimate, meaningful, and unforgettable celebration surrounded by the beauty of South Dakota. Whether your vision is simple and rustic or elegant and refined, Complete Weddings + Events can bring it to life.
Contact us today if you’re interested in your own micro wedding in the Black Hills!
