How to Plan a Small Wedding in Kansas City


Small and intimate weddings are on the rise this year and I am LOVING it! The feeling of closeness, intimacy, and the relaxed feel of the day is so prevalent when it comes to small or micro weddings. Some of my absolute favorite weddings to photograph have been smaller ceremonies due to the ability to really have time to connect with couples!


Why are Small weddings are so special?

Small weddings are so special for so many reasons but the top reasons would absolutely have to be:

  • Lower Stress
  • More Intimate
  • More "You"

The smaller the wedding, the less you have on your plate mentally and financially. Truly. Less people to think about, less people to feed, etc. In this economy, the price tag of a wedding can be overwhelming, keeping it small to just close friends and family will not only allow you to still celebrate with your closest loved ones but relieve the financial burden a large wedding can cause. The feeling of the day is more centered on you and your partner which is what the whole day should be about! The less people you feel like you have to please, the more it allows you to have to freedom to create a day that feels like you and your partner. It also gives you more room to feel all the emotions on your special day and not feel like you're on display for a crowd. Intimate. Sweet. Small.





Two people stand together in an elegant dressing room with antique mirrors, one wearing a long white wedding gown.
An elegant bridal preparation moment shows a person in a strapless white lace gown being assisted in a rustic room.
Newlywed couple shares intimate moment in front of window with flowing veil and floral arrangements.
A bride in a flowing white wedding gown and veil poses in an industrial-style venue with exposed brick and hardwood floors.

Top Small Wedding Venues in Kansas City

  • The Brim
  • The Bauer
  • The Juliet


Tips to Plan your Micro Wedding

  • Keep in intimate (under 50 guests)
  • Personalized details (your own vows, unique florals)
  • Hire vendors who specialize in small weddings


Why you Should still hire a wedding photographer for your Small Wedding

I'm a FIRM believer in documenting all the important moments in your life that allow you to leave a legacy and memories for those that come after you. This is one of THE BIGGEST moments you will want to be able to look back on and the quality and intentionality should be felt in that. If you are able to hire a photographer for your wedding, DO IT! It allows you to rely on someone else to capture all the moments of the day without you having to personally think about so you can be more present during your day.




Wedding couple dances gracefully in a rustic industrial loft space with exposed brick walls and large windows.
Elegant black and white photograph of a bride in a flowing wedding gown with cathedral veil gazing out a large window.
White wedding dresses hanging by windows in a rustic industrial space with natural light streaming in.
A tender romantic moment of a couple embracing in a rustic room with large windows and a flowing white wedding gown.
A couple shares an intimate moment in front of an elegant floral arch by large windows in an industrial-style wedding venue.
Elegant bride in flowing white dress holds a pastel bouquet as couple shares romantic moment in rustic industrial venue.