Micro Weddings Offered at Weddings by Valise and Notary Services
A wedding does not need a ballroom, a long guest list, or a year of planning to feel meaningful. Some of the most memorable ceremonies are small, calm, and centered on the two people making the promise.
That is the heart of a micro wedding.
At Weddings by Valise and Notary Services, micro weddings are offered for couples who want an intimate ceremony with the right balance of beauty, ease, and personal attention. The focus is simple: create a heartfelt wedding experience without turning the day into a large event that feels hard to manage.
A micro wedding can be romantic, practical, elegant, spiritual, casual, or deeply personal. It can include close family, a few friends, or only the couple and required witnesses, depending on local law. What matters most is that the ceremony feels true to the couple and that the details are handled with care.
Why more couples are choosing micro weddings
Large weddings can be wonderful, but they are not the right fit for every couple. A smaller ceremony offers a different kind of experience. It gives the day more breathing room.
A micro wedding usually includes a small guest count, often close relatives and a few trusted friends. The smaller scale makes it easier to focus on the vows, the setting, and the people who matter most.
For many couples, the appeal comes down to three things.
Less pressure
A smaller guest list often means fewer moving parts. There are fewer seating questions, fewer schedules to coordinate, and fewer expectations to manage. The couple can stay present instead of feeling pulled in every direction.
More personal attention
With fewer guests, every detail can feel more intentional. The ceremony wording can reflect the couple’s values. The setting can feel relaxed. The pace of the day can follow what the couple actually wants.
A clear focus on the commitment
A wedding is a legal and emotional milestone. A micro wedding keeps that milestone at the center. The flowers, photos, music, and décor all support the ceremony rather than overshadow it.
Micro weddings offered at Weddings by Valise and Notary Services are designed for couples who want that kind of focused, meaningful experience. The day can still feel special, polished, and beautiful. It simply does not have to feel oversized.
What a micro wedding can look like
There is no single correct version of a micro wedding. That is part of the appeal. The ceremony can be shaped around the couple, the location, the guest count, and the tone they want.
Some couples want a simple ceremony with a short exchange of vows. Others want readings, family blessings, music, unity rituals, or a few traditional wedding elements. Some prefer a spiritual tone. Others want something civil, warm, and straightforward.
A micro wedding might include:
A short and sweet ceremony with legal vows
A personalized ceremony script
A few invited guests - up to 12
A quiet indoor or outdoor setting
A ring exchange
A ring warming or hand fasting ritual
Time for photos after the ceremony
Guidance on signing and handling required documents
The point is not to remove meaning. The point is to remove the parts that do not serve the couple.
A small wedding can still include a beautiful entrance, flowers, music, meaningful words, and happy tears. It can still feel like a wedding, not just an appointment. The difference is that every piece has a clear purpose.
The role of notary services in the wedding process
Weddings by Valise and Notary Services brings together wedding support and notary services in a way that can help couples feel more organized. That can be especially useful for couples who want a simple ceremony but still need the paperwork handled correctly.
A wedding day should feel joyful, but it also includes real paperwork. Having ceremony support and notary awareness in one place can reduce confusion, especially for couples planning a smaller event without a large vendor team.
Why a smaller guest list can make the day feel bigger
A micro wedding may be small in size, but it can be rich in feeling. In fact, the smaller scale often makes the emotional moments easier to notice.
When there are only a handful of guests, every smile, every tear, and every word feels close. The couple can look at each person in the room and know why they are there. Guests are not just attendees. They are witnesses to a personal milestone.
A smaller guest list can also change the rhythm of the day. There is usually more time for real conversation. Photos may feel less rushed. The couple can enjoy the ceremony instead of moving from obligation to obligation.
That sense of calm is one of the biggest reasons couples choose micro weddings. The day can still have structure, but it does not have to feel packed.
A micro wedding can still feel elegant
Small does not mean plain. An intimate ceremony can include elevated details, such as:
Decorated location included in fee
A styled ceremony space
A micro wedding can also stay simple
Some couples want the opposite. They want a ceremony that is warm, direct, and easy. That is valid too.
A simple micro wedding may include the couple, required witnesses, a short ceremony, document signing, and a few photos. The whole experience can feel peaceful and complete without extra layers.
The right version is the one that fits the couple’s relationship, values, schedule, and budget.
How Weddings by Valise and Notary Services supports the ceremony
Planning a wedding, even a small one, can bring up more questions than expected. Couples often know they want something simple, but they may not know how to shape the ceremony or what steps need to happen before and after.
Weddings by Valise and Notary Services can help bring order to that process. The support may include ceremony planning, officiant-style guidance where appropriate, document awareness, and notary services connected to the couple’s broader needs.
A well-supported micro wedding often includes attention to details such as:
Ceremony flow
The ceremony should have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Even a short ceremony benefits from structure. That may include a welcome, a few words about marriage, vows, rings, a pronouncement, and a closing moment.
Personal wording
The words matter. A couple may want a ceremony that feels romantic, faith-based, modern, traditional, or simple. Personal wording can reflect the couple’s story without making the ceremony too long.
Timing
Micro weddings often move at a gentle pace, but timing still matters. Guests need to know when to arrive. The couple needs time to prepare. Any required signing should happen in the right order.
Paperwork awareness
Marriage paperwork must follow local rules. Couples are responsible for getting the proper license and understanding deadlines. Support from a service that also handles notary work can help keep document questions from becoming last-minute stress.
A calm presence
Small weddings feel best when someone steady is guiding the moment. A calm ceremony leader helps guests know what to do and helps the couple relax into the experience.
Who a micro wedding works well for
A micro wedding can fit many different situations. It is not only for couples trying to save money, though it can help with cost. It is also for couples who want privacy, flexibility, and connection.
It may be a good fit for couples who:
Prefer a smaller guest list
Want a meaningful ceremony without a large reception
Are planning on a shorter timeline
Want to avoid the stress of a major event
Have blended families or sensitive family dynamics
Want a ceremony now and a larger celebration later
Value personal vows and close connection
A micro wedding also works well for vow renewals and commitment-style celebrations, depending on the couple’s needs and local requirements. The same ideas apply: keep the moment focused, warm, and intentional.
What to prepare before booking a micro wedding
A little preparation makes the experience smoother. Couples do not need to have every detail finalized before reaching out, but it helps to think through the basics.
Start with the guest count. Decide whether the ceremony will include only the couple, a few witnesses, or a small group of family and friends.
Next, think about the tone. Some couples want something classic. Others want informal and joyful. Some want prayer or spiritual language. Others prefer a civil ceremony with no religious wording.
Then, check the legal steps. Marriage license rules vary across the U.S. Some licenses have waiting periods. Some expire after a set number of days. Some require witnesses. Some places have specific filing instructions after the ceremony.
Couples should confirm:
Where to apply for the marriage license
How soon before the ceremony to apply
What identification is needed
When and how the license must be returned
These steps are not glamorous, but they matter. When they are handled early, the ceremony day can feel lighter.
How to make a micro wedding feel memorable
A smaller wedding gives couples the chance to choose details with care. Instead of filling a large room, the goal is to create a feeling.
One of the best ways to do that is through the ceremony script. Personal vows, a short reading, or a few words about the couple’s journey can make the moment feel grounded and real.
Music can also change the mood. A single song for the entrance or exit may be enough. It does not have to be elaborate to be moving.
Photos are another meaningful part of the day. With fewer guests, there may be more time for relaxed portraits, candid moments, and close-up details. Even if the ceremony is brief, photos help preserve the feeling of the day.
A meaningful wedding can be beautifully simple
A micro wedding is not a lesser version of a traditional wedding. It is its own kind of celebration. It gives couples space to focus on the promise, the people closest to them, and the details that truly matter.
Weddings by Valise and Notary Services offers a thoughtful option for couples who want that kind of day. With support for intimate ceremonies and notary-related needs, the experience can feel both personal and organized.
A wedding does not need to be large to be complete. It needs care, clarity, and a ceremony that reflects the couple standing at the center of it.
Micro-Wedding - #microwedding
· Bride and groom with 5 guests - $325
· Bride and groom with up to 12 guests $525
· Professional Officiant
· Coordination Services
· Use of changing room
· Beautifully decorated private and intimate venue – choice of inside or outside
· Grand hallway entrance after dressing in changing room if ceremony is inside
· Grand entrance if outside exiting the house to ceremony spot
· Custom religious/non-religious ceremony using enhanced script
· Option to add ring warming ritual to the ceremony included in fee
· Option to add hand fasting - Cord is a keepsake for the couple. (additional $25)
· Use choice of bridal bouquet, boutonniere and wrist corsage during ceremony and for pictures
· Bouquets (10) Boutonnieres with white roses (3) Wrist corsage (1)
· Use of bridal tiara during ceremony and pictures
· The couple and guests are encouraged to take all the desired pictures. If you want a professional photographer, I can send you a referral.
· Recording of the ceremony is encouraged with a phone
· Props for use while taking pictures
· Guest count – limited to 12 (couple not included in count)
· Guest count MUST be adhered to. No exceptions. Any guest number over fee will increase.
· Complete and return marriage license to the issuing Clerk of Court Office
· Unisex bathrooms
· Set up and clean up
· Two hours allotted for use of changing room, ceremony and pictures - arrive no more than an hour before start time.
· Bottled water and coffee available upon request
· Allotted time will be strictly adhered to. Time starts upon first arrival and any additional time over two hours will be billed at $50/hour.
· Contract for your event
· If you want to purchase this package, scheduling must allow two weeks for preparation.
***None of the packages include a reception opportunity***
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