Backyard Micro Wedding in San Diego

Brittany and Clayton wanted their wedding to be so full of love and intention, but since they have a little one on the way didn’t want to break the bank, they decided to make it a micro wedding!

They chose a wedding package and supplied the perfect venue- their very own little backyard (which ended up being the BEST spot to hold their small wedding of about 15 guests in total). Their micro wedding package included photography, videography, coordination, florals, rentals, an officiant, and a stress free elopement day!

Brittany and Clayton were just bursting to the brim full of love, excitement, and gratitude for each other it was absolutely contagious. We laughed, we cried, we rejoiced, but most of all we had a good time.

Vendors:

Photographer: Yours truly, My Sun and Stars Co

Florist: Moonlight Floral Co

Planner: Always Flawless Productions now McHone Events

Rentals: Wonder Rentals

Videographer: Ryan Films

Celebrant / Officiant: The SoCal Wedding Officiant

Interested in a Similar Micro Wedding for yourself? Here are a few things to keep in mind while you’re in the process!

Mindset First: Less Guests, More Presence

• You’re creating an experience, not a production. Micro weddings are about depth, not scale…think cozy conversations over loud dance floors and meaningful moments over rigid timelines. Try to have lots of different spaces where folks can relax and chat, or gather and observe.
• Let go of “shoulds.” No need for aisle dances, speeches, or a cake cutting if it doesn’t feel like you. Curate traditions that resonate. The rules don’t matter as much as they used to.

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Plan With Heart

• Prioritize what you actually care about. Love food? Book that chef. Obsessed with flowers? Go wild. Everything else can be dialed back or cut altogether.
• Fewer guests = more flexibility. You can do your ceremony at sunrise in the forest, or have a long candlelit dinner in a cozy VRBO. Think beyond the traditional venue.

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Photographing the Real Stuff

• Forget the shot list. The best moments happen in between- the way your partner looks at you when no one’s watching, a parent’s proud tears, your best friend belly laughing with a wine glass in hand.
• Trust your photographer. Choose someone whose work makes you feel something, then let them do their thing. Micro weddings give us room to slow down and get creative. Try to imagine yourself in the photographer’s work- does it seem like a good time? Or does it seem like someone else?

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Guest Experience

• Make them feel part of it. With a smaller group, you can write individual notes, include them in the ceremony, take portraits with them, and even open up toasts to where everyone shares a memory or blessing.
• Intentional details go a long way. A handpicked playlist, thoughtful favors, or a dinner setup that feels like a long Sunday supper or picnic; these things stick with people way more than chair covers ever will.

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Ground Yourself in the Moment

• Plan well, then release it. The day will unfold how it’s meant to, and perfection isn’t the point, presence is.
• Your emotions are allowed. Weddings can bring up a lot, and you don’t need to hold it in for a photo, or wait until after the ceremony to cry.
• Build in quiet moments. A slow morning getting ready, a private vow exchange, 10 minutes to sneak away together post ceremony, plan things that will recharge you if you need it, or build you up.

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Let your day be a reflection of you, not a performance. If you build/plan it with intention, it will feel good… for you and for everyone lucky enough to be a part of it.

If you’re interested in learning more about how you can have a similar micro wedding, reach out to me, and let’s talk! We can make something special just for you!