Why Micro Wedding Weekends Are the New Must-Have for Modern Couples
For years, weddings were mostly seen as one-day events, filled with love, celebration, and sometimes a blur of rushed moments. But modern couples are doing things a little differently.
Today we’re seeing more people choosing wedding weekends. Multi-day celebrations that create space for connection, intention, and a full experience shared with loved ones. At Marigold, we believe that makes so much sense, especially for couples planning micro weddings in California!
If you are looking to slow things down, make the most of your time with guests, and create something that feels personal and memorable (from start to finish), then a micro wedding weekend might be perfect for you!
So, What Is a Wedding Weekend?
A wedding weekend is exactly what it sounds like, a multi-day celebration that goes beyond just your ceremony and reception. It often includes:
A welcome event
Group activity
The wedding day itself
A post-wedding farewell gathering
Whether your vibe is low-key, luxury, or somewhere in between, a wedding weekend allows you to design a full experience that truly reflects who you are as a couple, and gives your guests more time to be part of it.
Why Wedding Weekends Are Perfect for Micro Weddings
One of the most beautiful things about a micro wedding is that you’re inviting fewer guests. That smaller guest list opens up opportunities to spend more quality time with your closest people. That’s where wedding weekends really shine! Here is why this combo is really a dream match:
1) More Time, Less Rush: Instead of cramming everything into a single day, you can actually enjoy each moment without feeling like you are being pulled in ten directions.
2) Your Guests Get an Experience: Especially if guests are traveling, having multiple touch points over the weekend makes it feel worth it. It turns your wedding into a mini vacation with loved ones!
3) You Can Infuse Personality into Each Part: At times its difficult to capture all of your personality in one wedding day! Multi-day events gives you flexibility to possibly show your more adventure or sporty side, and then a more elegant side for your reception.
Wedding Weekend Ideas (That Still Feel Intimate)
Not sure where to start? Here are some simple but thoughtful ways to extend your celebration:
1) Welcome Dinner or Cocktail Hour: Kick things off with a casual gathering the night before. Think of an outdoor pizza party, wine and cheese, or a homey dinner with personal touches.
2) Group Outing or Activity: Plan a fun, low-pressure event like a hike, local tasting tour, or beach hangout. This is great for binding and gives guests a chance to connect before the big day.
3) The Main Event - Your Micro Wedding: What everyone is truly there for! With fewer guests, you can still go big on your design and details, but without the overwhelm.
4) Next Day Brunch: Say your goodbyes over pancakes, mimosas, or coffee in a cozy cafe or VRBO backyard. It’ll be the perfect ending to a weekend full of so much love.
How Marigold Micro Weddings Can Plan Your Weekend Wedding
Planning a wedding weekend might sound like more work, but that is where we come in! We’ve designed a weekend planning service that is intention with everyday of your celebration. Our full service micro wedding planning includes:
Weekend timeline creation
Vendor coordination for multiple events (dinner/cocktail hour, wedding day, next day brunch)
Design and styling across all days
Floral, rentals and bar service from our in-house team
Consistent logistical support so you can fully enjoy it all
With everything in one place, you’re not piecing together a team, you’re showing up and soaking in every moment!
Your Wedding, Your Way
A wedding weekend gives you the freedom to slow down, savor the experience, and be fully present with the people who matter most. And the best part? It doesn’t have to be extravagant to be meaningful. It just has to be you.
If this sounds like your dream wedding vibe, we’d love to help you bring it to life. Let’s create a weekend you’ll never forget with the people you’ll never forget!
