For many engaged couples, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant rethinking their wedding plans and scaling back the celebrations. Kentucky continues to maintain restrictions on gathering sizes, and venues are still subject to capacity limits that require couples to keep their guest list small. That doesn't mean you can't have a romantic, memorable wedding day, though. By reducing the number of guests, you can be more creative with wedding decorations, food, and entertainment than you might otherwise have been able to. 

Ideas to Make Your Micro-Wedding Special 

1. Explore Different Venue Options 

When you have a large event with hundreds of guests, your wedding venue options may be limited. But when you're inviting only your nearest and dearest, the possibilities are endless. Consider getting married in a unique location, like a smaller garden, art museum, park, or restaurant that would otherwise be unable to accommodate you. Depending on the site, it might even make decorating simpler, as a beautiful backdrop eliminates the need for elaborate wedding decorations. 

2. Plan for Social Distancing 

Even with more people receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, social distancing is still essential. When planning the ceremony and reception, consider how you'll accommodate the appropriate distance between guests. For example, renting large square or long tables allows for ample space between guests while still providing an intimate atmosphere. Consider having a ceremony “in the round” as well. Ask your vendor to set up the ceremony seating in a circle, allowing guests to distance and still hear and see everything.

3. Get Creative With Food & Drink

A micro wedding may give you the flexibility to be a bit more creative with your food and drink options. You might consider offering a more elaborate, restaurant-style meal, for instance. Smaller weddings also make it easier to provide safe, single-serve food and drink options. Meals and appetizers can be pre-plated, and consider serving individual mini-bottles of wine or sparkling water, so guests don't have to line up for drinks. 

4. Consider Wedding Decoration Alternatives 

Wedding decorations like centerpieces and flowers are traditionally a big part of a wedding budget, but a micro wedding allows for more creativity. Fewer centerpieces mean you can splurge on your dream bouquet, for example. You might even feel more comfortable designing your floral arrangements using flowers from a local farm or florist. If you have other ideas that may not have been practical or affordable with a larger event, a micro wedding is a chance to bring them to life.

Make your micro-wedding planning easier and more convenient by relying on Bryant's Rent-All in Lexington, KY, for all your rental needs. From tents, dance floors, and seating, to wedding decorations, glassware, and dishes, they have everything you need for a meaningful and memorable event. The family-owned and -operated business has supplied events since 1953, so you can count on excellent customer service. To learn more, call (859) 252-0408, or browse event photos online.