An intimate wedding can be an ideal wedding!
What is a Micro Wedding?
A micro wedding is a scaled-down version of a traditional wedding. It typically includes fewer than 40 guests, allowing for a more intimate and personalized experience. Despite the smaller guest list, micro weddings still feature many of the elements of a larger wedding, such as a beautiful venue, a ceremony, and can even include a reception. However, the focus is on quality over quantity, making every moment memorable and special.
What is an Elopement?
Elopements are even more intimate than micro weddings. Traditionally, elopements involve the couple getting married without any guests, often in a spontaneous or secretive manner. Nowadays, elopements can include a small number of close friends and family, but are still done in that quick spontaneous manner.
Why Are Micro Weddings and Elopements Popular Right Now?
We have been doing weddings at Butler’s Courtyard for over 2 decades and we have definitely noticed a demand for these intimate weddings grow a lot in the last couple of years. We believe the shift toward micro weddings and elopements has been driven by several factors:
- Economical: With fewer guests, couples can save significantly on costs without sacrificing the quality of their special day. Things are so expensive these days! Choosing one of these packages can allow you to spend less but still have a beautiful ceremony and celebration to start your marriage. To see some packages and pricing from Butler’s Courtyard just click HERE
- COVID-19 Pandemic: The global pandemic forced many couples to reconsider large gatherings, making smaller, more manageable celebrations a safer option. Post-pandemic these events stuck around because they became more socially accepted and more “normal”.
- Personalization: Smaller weddings allow for a more personalized experience, where couples can focus on the details that matter most to them. Some couples would prefer to spend money on their rings, their flowers, their photos or even their honeymoon than buy dinner for 200 people they barely know.
- Intimacy: An intimate gathering enables couples to spend quality time with each guest, creating a more meaningful and enjoyable celebration. We always advise our couples that when it comes to their guest list they should be careful to choose people they truly want to spend one of their most precious days with. You have to expect to spend 3 or more minutes with each guest. So if it isn’t someone you want to hug and kiss and spend 3 of those precious minutes with, you should consider leaving them off the guest list. So, choosing a micro wedding allows you to keep it small and even more special.
Flexibility: Micro weddings and elopements offer greater flexibility in terms of location, timing, and planning, making it easier to create a unique and memorable event.
Why Book a Micro Wedding or Elopement at Butler’s Courtyard?
Butler’s Courtyard offers the perfect setting for your Houston area micro wedding or elopement. Here are some reasons why you should consider booking with us:
- Exclusive Use of Our Charming Venue: Butler’s Courtyard provides an intimate and private setting for your ceremony and reception. Our historic venue offers a timeless backdrop for your special day, ensuring beautiful wedding photos and lasting memories.You can choose between the Grand Hall for an indoor ceremony away from the elements, the Historic Vault for a truly intimate experience, in front of our 3 tiered fountain for that courtyard vibe, the bright white airy outdoor pavilion, or our Wedding Gazebo to fulfill your outdoor garden wedding dreams.
- Personalized Attention and Support: Our experienced wedding coordination team is dedicated to making your vision a reality. We provide personalized attention and support throughout the planning process, ensuring every detail is tailored to your unique preferences.You’ll get a phone planning appointment and can call or text with any questions.
- Flexible and Customizable Packages: We offer a range of customizable wedding packages to fit various budgets and preferences. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a small celebration, we have options to suit your needs. Start with the ceremony and add on what you want!
- Top-Quality Vendors and Services: We have a trusted network of top-quality vendors and services, simplifying the planning process and ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience. We’ve worked with our Partner Vendors EventSmith Productions and Lush Flowers to create packages for our couples at a discount.
- Cost-Effective: Enjoy all the benefits of a beautiful, high-quality wedding at a fraction of the cost of standard packages. Micro weddings at Butler’s Courtyard are an economical way to celebrate your love without compromising on quality. Our micro packages are priced at a fraction of our standard packages. Same beautiful venue, much lower price!
Finally
Micro weddings and elopements are becoming increasingly popular for their economical prices, personalization, and intimacy. Butler’s Courtyard offers a charming, historic venue that is perfect for these smaller celebrations. With our experienced team, customizable packages, and trusted network of vendors, we ensure your special day is everything you’ve dreamed of and more. Don’t let your lower spending goal keep you from having a beautiful, dreamy, wonderful experience for the start of your marriage!
Ready to plan your intimate wedding or elopement at Butler’s Courtyard? Contact us today to start creating lasting memories in a beautiful, timeless setting. You can see our elopement and micro packages by clicking HERE. If you like all these pretty pictures as much as we do you definitely need to check out the best wedding photographers in the Houston area: EventSmith Productions and Magek Photography
Hopefully you found this info helpful. We want to use our blog to increase awareness and support for locally owned wedding venues. Locally owned wedding venues provide higher levels of expertise, service and dedication. They also have far less turnover than corporate owned or investor owned venues. As you plan your wedding, regardless of size, we hope you will consider a locally owned wedding venue like ours. You can find locally owned wedding venues on this wedding venue map. Here is a shout out to fellow locally owned wedding venues around the country! To list a few: Yellowbrickon 39, Celestialfarms 22, Blueberry Hill Wedding Barn Elkin NC; Bella Rosa Venue; Dream Bay Resort; Lavender on the Lake; The Hidden Gem of Gruene; Mistletoe Bough|Bed & Breakfast; SC Southern Charm Events; Rein Fire Ranch
