Micro Wedding in Scottsdale, Arizona – Wedding Highlight

January 9, 2024

Have you ever wondered what the difference between a wedding, micro wedding, and an elopement is? So have I. You might have never heard of the term “micro wedding” before now.

A wedding is what you imagine, with lots of guests and friends and family. Generally speaking, an elopement is when it is just you and your spouse and an officiant, and sometimes only a handful of guests–definitely less than 20. Elopements used to only happen in courthouses, but it has become common (and very fun!) to do them in beautiful destinations, like Zions National Park for example. Micro weddings became very popular in 2020 when Covid-19 first hit because of the limit on group sizes, and the desire for more health safety and social distancing. Micro weddings are sometimes called elopements, but they aren’t the same thing. They are small and happen in some of the same destination locations as popular elopements, but the guest list is not as limited–think less than 50.

Now that we’ve narrowed down the definitions, let me tell you a bit about this amazing micro wedding I had the pleasure of capturing at a private residence in Scottsdale, Arizona!

Scottsdale, Arizona Micro Wedding Vendor Shoutout:

Photography: R Wittwer Photography rwittwerphotography.com
Planner, Flowers, Design, Coordination, etc: Ashley Skeie https://www.ashleyskeie.com/
Makeup: Bella Makeup https://www.bellamakeupartist.com/
Wedding Dress: Bridal Accents Couture Bhttps://www.bridalaccentscouture.com

Groom kissing bride on the forehead.

This wedding took place in the courtyard of a beautiful Spanish hacienda. There were some amazing vendors who transformed the place and made it magical! Let’s look at some of the details first!

Details

One of my favorite things about this wedding were all of the beautiful flower arrangements. Quick tip: if you want to make your wedding look high end, flowers are the best way to do it! So many flowers at the head table, the flower arch at the front of the aisle, obviously the bouquet, and even on the fountain. *chef’s kiss*

The bride's bouquet on a chair in front of a stucco wall with a bronze sun decal.
Close up of a place setting at the head table.
Flowers on a cake surrounded by candles.
Flowers on a cake with candles around it.
Close up of a flower from the flower arch.
An empty head table with flowers and candles on and around it.

Ceremony Space

The ceremony space was so perfect. I loved the flower arch, their first kiss, and their excitement as they walked back down the aisle! How cute are they…

Close up of half of the flower arch.
Bride and groom's first kiss in front of a flower arch.
Bride and groom's first kiss in front of a flower arch.
Bride and groom at the end of a cheer with their hands raised
Bride and groom smiling at each other while walking down the aisle.
Bride and groom at the end of a cheer with their hands raised
View of the ceremony space with a flower arch at the front and empty chairs.

Bridals

After the ceremony came the couple’s time to shine. We took a little bit and walked around the courtyard to do some formal photos. We were able to get so creative with the architecture and the landscaping of the yard and it was so much fun! Here are some of my favorites. Don’t they just look so in love?

Bride sitting on a bench near a gate with her dress spread out.

Bride standing in the middle of her flower arch while looking away and holding her bouquet.
Bride standing in the middle of her flower arch while looking away and holding her bouquet.
Bride holding her flowers down by her side, cropped in on the flowers.
Bride's hand on her hip, very cropped in on her ring.
Bride standing in the middle of her flower arch while looking away and holding her bouquet.

Groom looking away while buttoning up his jacket. Standing against a house window.
Close up of the groom holding his lapel.
Groom standing and holding his jacket smiling at the camera.
Groom walking in front of a house window while buttoning his jacket.

Bride and groom leaning against the wall of a gate and kissing.
Bride and groom close together in front of a flower arch. Both are looking down.
Groom dipping and kissing bride in a courtyard with a fountain and a gate
Bride and groom kissing while sitting on a fountain edge.
Groom whispering in a smiling bride's ear. Bride's back is to the camera.
Groom kissing bride in the background with a flower fountain in the foreground
Bride and groom standing close together, her hand on his face, and laughing.

Bride and groom sitting on a fountain edge. Bride has her head on his shoulder.

Toasts and Dinner

Then, it was time for speeches and for dinner. Queue the champagne! It was so beautiful, happy, and fun and I can’t get over it. Take me back!

Bride and groom kissing while sitting at their table.
Focused on a flower arrangement at the bride and groom's table.
Bride and groom making speeches behind their table.
Bride and groom kissing behind their table.
Close up of a bride and groom clinking their champagne glasses.

…And that is a Micro Wedding

Now you know what a micro wedding is. It is a small celebration with your closest friends and family. One of the best things about this particular micro wedding was how the hacienda was able to sleep everyone. What a perfect place to have a wedding, amiright??

Do you think you would have something like this for your wedding? If you do, I would absolutely love to be your photographer! Send me a message and we can chat!

Groom's hand on his bride's face in a very close up picture

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