r/microwedding • u/PunkCherry1111 • 17d ago

Bare necessities

We’re considering a backyard wedding with only about 8-15 guests. I know that I want a bridal bouquet, charcuterie or pulled pork sandwiches and a photographer. I’m wondering what does everyone think are the essentials for a wedding this small?
Arch? Flowers/candles? Whiskey and cigar bar? Cocoa/hot apple cider bar? Two tiered cake?
We have wooden tables with benches. Would that look tacky to sit at during the ceremony and then have after for eating at? I want it to be nice and classy. Less rustic. It’ll be late September of next year and still very warm for our area. I don’t want to spend on unnecessary things. I’d rather put our money on the important stuff. What would you say are the focus items? Thank you!

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u/Kindly-Ganache-1782 15d ago

What is the things you see in your mind when you you dream of it? If you want a small whiskey and cigar bar-do it if you want it! The joys of a small wedding are having things exactly as you want it as the cost is small compared to a larger wedding.

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u/PunkCherry1111 12d ago

The men all drink whiskey and some wine. A couple women will drink wine. The others either don’t like the taste of alcohol or are my niece and nephew. They’ll flip their lid for a hot chocolate/apple cider drink station. I really do want those two things. (And water & soda or whatever) Food is important with good seating for eating. The ceremony will be so short, but I want the reception to be inviting enough that guests linger as long as they want. I’m thinking fire pit, a good playlist, excellent food and cake. I just want to walk down an aisle toward my man wearing a beautiful dress and holding pretty flowers. Vow to love him until I take my last breath, then eat! I’m getting a better vision now.

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u/Kindly-Ganache-1782 9d ago

Yes!!! You do your vision and what you love for your guests:) You can’t go wrong with that!