Forget The Guest List Drama – A Small Wedding Is Where It’s At
Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding in Yorkshire or an adventurous elopement with city vibes, micro weddings are all about celebrating love, your way. So, if a smaller, more intentional wedding sounds like your kind of thing, go for it. You won’t regret it.
Just like Lauren and Lee, who met at York University, when they decided to tie the knot it was a wonderful small ceremony. We snuck away for some incredible shots, dashing through the train station where they used to meet every morning to catch their trains together was pure unfiltered magic.
Less Hoopla, More “I Do” A Wedding Photography Package That Fits You
I get it, if you’re planning a small intimate wedding around the Yorkshire region, my usual 8-hour package might feel like overkill. That’s why I offer a shorter 4-hour package at a reduced rate from my usual hourly figure.
Why A Micro Wedding Might Be The Best Thing You Ever Do
Big weddings aren’t for everyone. Maybe the idea of being the centre of attention in front of 150 guests makes you break out in a cold sweat. Maybe you’d rather spend money on an incredible honeymoon instead of feeding your cousin’s plus-one. Or maybe, just maybe, you love the idea of an intimate wedding day that actually feels like ‘you’. As a Yorkshire wedding photographer who’s captured every kind of wedding under the sun, I can tell you this: micro weddings, intimate weddings, small city elopements, whatever you want to call them, can be an absolute dream. A micro wedding (typically under 30 guests) isn’t just about having fewer people. It’s about stripping away the fluff and focusing on what actually matters, saying “I do” to your person in a way that feels true to you.
Maybe you’re dreaming of a street food truck for the afterparty, a mixologist whipping up personalized cocktails, or a theatrical floral installation. Whatever your “big splurge” is, a micro wedding lets you channel your budget into experiences that truly reflect your style and leave your guests talking about your wedding for years to come.
With fewer guests, your budget stretches further, meaning you can splurge on the things that bring you joy: a designer outfit, a Michelin-star meal, or an epic wedding photographer (oh hey, that’s me, Sarah Bruce Photograhy!). Small intimate weddings also create space for the kind of moments that get lost in the chaos of a big wedding. More time for relaxed, unhurried portraits. More time soaking up the love from your closest people. More time for those incredible candid moments you’ll want to remember forever.
Luxury Wedding Photography Without The All-Day Commitment
If you’re drawn to a wedding with urban energy and a contemporary edge, a micro wedding or elopement in a city setting could be perfect. There’s something undeniably cool about slipping away to a historic town hall or an industrial-chic venue, then hitting the streets for some effortlessly stylish portraits. Think New York Fashion Week meets just married, vogue vibes, but make it romantic. Yorkshire has some incredible spots for this. From the grand architecture of Leeds Town Hall to the cobbled streets of York and Manchester, a smaller wedding gives us the freedom to get creative. No rigid timelines. No rushing from one group shot to the next. Just you, your partner, and a city or elopment wedidng backdrop that feels like it’s straight out of a magazine.
Big Moments, Shorter Coverage
I get it, if you’re planning a small intimate wedding, my usual 8-hour package might feel like overkill. That’s why I offer a shorter 4-hour package at a reduced rate from my usual hourly figure.
It’s perfect for capturing the heart of your day without paying for coverage you don’t need. Just enough time for the ceremony, some killer portraits, and all those moments in between. If a micro wedding or elopement-style day is calling your name, let’s chat. Whether you’re dreaming of an alternative wedding, an intimate city elopement, or just a day that feels unapologetically you, I’d love to capture it.
Final Thoughts
Smaller more intimate weddings aren’t just about cutting costs, they’re about amplifying what truly matters. They give you the flexibility to focus on the details that bring you joy, create meaningful connections with your guests, and craft a wedding experience that’s as unique as you.
If you are getting married in and around Yorkshire and throwing a wedding party thats smaller and more intimate and would like me to shoot your day then please get in touch below.
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