Micro Wedding Archives - Infinity Hospitality Design | Event Planning | Production Wed, 01 May 2024 14:59:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://infinityhospitalitygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-IH_Logo_512x512-1-32x32.png Micro Wedding Archives - Infinity Hospitality 32 32 2020 Brides Share Wedding Planning Advice https://infinityhospitalitygroup.com/2020-brides-share-wedding-planning-advice/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 22:41:28 +0000 https://infinityhospitalitygroup.com/?p=27846 Two brides share insights and advice on planning their weddings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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As vaccination rates continue to increase, the future is looking bright. But we learned a lot of helpful lessons in 2020, and two Infinity brides are sharing their best wedding advice, planning tips, and hard-won wisdom from getting married during the pandemic.

So as we continue into 2021 with some of the same restrictions and safety precautions in place, we've asked Savannah and Courtney a few questions about the planning process.

SAVANNAH

On planning a meaningful micro wedding
Savannah's Bridal Look

We loved 2020 bride Savannah's colorful summer wedding, so we got in touch to ask her how she planned an intimate event to remember.

For the couples out there who are still struggling with planning decisions, how did you decide to go ahead with a micro wedding?

For us, it came down to the comfort level of our parents. [Our guest list] went from 225 to 13! At the end of the day, we decided that we both weren't going to enjoy the day to the fullest if we were worried about the comfort of our families. In addition, with a long planning process, we came to realize that downsizing had a ton of benefits. We were incredibly present, there was much less stress and anxiety tied to it, and it ended up being such an incredible day. I am a huge advocate of smaller, more personal weddings now.

How did you manage stress and any overwhelming emotions throughout your wedding planning process?

To be honest, Infinity kind of took all that away for me. Not a plug—I truly mean it. The gals we worked with could find the answer to my questions or worries before I had even finished my sentence a lot of the time. I didn't even get a wedding planner because the team at Infinity is your own personal wedding planner. I felt incredibly seen and informed since day one planning, and anytime I got stressed, I just asked for their input immediately and solutions were found. I have and will recommend this group forever, they made a less stressful wedding very possible.

How did your wedding planner/coordinator provide support while navigating this unprecedented experience?

When we told them we were downsizing that much, we didn't know how flexible they would be able to be. We were so surprised at their level of flexibility as we had heard other COVID nightmare scenarios [about] other venues. It actually couldn't have been easier. (Cheesy, but true.)

How did you incorporate your personalities into your special day?

I love wildflowers and a more relaxed vibe. Our bouquets were all wildflowers and nothing too crazy, just simple and colorful. I loved that. I made a 4x6-foot collage (I love to collage) that we were able to put on display at the venue and ordered some pretty fiddle leaf fig trees to round out the area. We got the Tasting Room, which was such a fun treat with such a small group, and we played tunes from all generations. Because it was such a small group, we could make it super personal. Everyone at the wedding made a toast which was so fun and unique—and it would have never happened with the bigger wedding. My nephews got to dance in their bow ties and undies which was hilarious and probably wouldn't have happened at the big wedding either!

When you step back and take a look back at your wedding day, what were the 3 most important things you’d recommend other couples focus on?

Think about who you REALLY want and need to be there. Can you stand to make it even a bit smaller in order to make it a more intimate experience and less stressful for you? I promise you won't regret it. Be mindful in choosing who you allow into your space on your sacred day!

Focus on what you truly love, not what the latest trend is. Find flowers and colors and dresses that make you feel excited and happy. People love to see your personality on your wedding day. And finally, make sure both partners are being heard. My husband never really wanted a big wedding, but he was willing to push along with it because I wanted it so badly. It wasn't until we were forced to make a downsizing decision I actually began to listen to his reasoning as to why it might be really special. You both matter in this process.

"Focus on what you truly love, not what the latest trend is."

Savannah's Micro Reception Table
Do you have any words of encouragement for brides getting married this year?

I hope you have fun with the process because there is nothing like it. I hope you stay true to what feels best for yourself and your heart, and I hope you can stay mindful and present in the decision-making process in order to get to where you really want to be. You deserve a beautiful day, and you will get that beautiful day through listening to what you really want, and, of course, practicing a lot of gratitude. Practicing gratitude—you get to have a wedding with this awesome group, in these incredible venues—is a really important thing to do. Often we get bogged down by the details, but the fact that we are able to have wedding days this incredible is something we shouldn't lose sight of. Also, there are some cool wedding meditations you can find that help you picture your day in a mindful and new way. Look into it!

Anything we haven’t asked that you think is important to tell people who are getting married this year?

Have fun!! You are so lucky to have found love and to be able to celebrate in whatever capacity that looks like. Enjoy and embrace!

Want to even more micro wedding tips? Head over to our Currently Crushing blog.

COURTNEY

On the magic of an intimate minimony

For those that can't imagine tying the knot without all of their family and friends, a minimony is a better route. A minimony is a smaller ceremony, usually an elopement, with a larger celebration to follow in the future.

Our past bride, Courtney, chose to elope on the rooftop of The Bridge Building and host a small brunch reception. She and her new hubby will celebrate with all the people from their original guest list in the summer of 2021!

Courtney Mike Elopement
Some couples may be worried about separating the dates of their ceremony and reception. How did you decide to go with a minimony?

Separating the ceremony and reception was not ideal, but our original date was back in April 2020, before we had any context for what this pandemic would turn into, and we had to make a quick decision. We decided to postpone out of an abundance of caution, and although we immediately felt a sense of relief, the uncertainty of when we would be able to get married was disheartening.

My husband and I are both educators, and as the summer approached, we decided to take advantage of a more flexible work schedule and seize the moment, unsure of when the opportunity would present itself again. We knew this meant it would look different, but it was important to us to move forward and create our own joy in the uncertainty.

"It was important to move forward and create our own joy."

How did you manage stress and any overwhelming emotions throughout your wedding planning process?

We leaned on our families a lot. It was important to us to have their support in moving forward with a wedding, especially knowing that some of our closest family members would not be able to travel to Nashville. We certainly had moments of being overwhelmed with planning [what was] essentially a whole new weekend, but my husband is the king of spreadsheets, and staying organized keeps me grounded, so we made a great team.

Also, as soon as we started thinking of it as a fun summer weekend with a wedding thrown in, so much of the planning was fun!  I did seek out spaces on social media where other brides were in the same situation, and those were a great resource both for planning ideas and as a reminder that I wasn’t alone in how I was feeling.

When you step back and take a look back at your wedding day, what were the 3 most important things you’d recommend other couples focus on?

My husband’s desire to think about the purpose of our wedding celebration really drove the way we approached planning it, and, in hindsight, this is what made it so meaningful and personal. Talk about why you are having a wedding, and find ways to make it align to that purpose—even if it looks different than what you’ve always imagined. Whatever comes out of that conversation will help you decide what other two important things to focus on. For us, it was making our people feel loved and sharing a bit of our Nashville life with them.

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SAVANNAH + JACK’S WHIMSICAL SUMMER MICRO WEDDING https://infinityhospitalitygroup.com/savannah-jack-whimsical-summer-micro-wedding/ Sun, 14 Mar 2021 00:00:12 +0000 https://infinityhospitalitygroup.com/?p=28057 A whimsical summer micro wedding reception at The Bell Tower.

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Although it wasn’t the original day they had planned, Savannah and Jack’s whimsical summer micro wedding was filled with so much love and pops of color, and we loved being a part of it! 

Their love story started back in college, where they met at a philanthropy event for a local children’s hospital—the University of Illinois Dance Marathon! After three years, their friendship blossomed into a relationship. 

Jack decided to propose to Savannah in Chicago, her favorite city, with an elaborately planned day that included some of her friends and family. 

When it was time to pick the reception venue, Savannah told us that it was love at first sight with The Bell Tower and our planning team.

"We could tell right off the bat that their level of professionalism was unparalleled. They worked with us to meet all of our needs for COVID-19 when our plans changed dramatically. I would recommend them to EVERYONE,” she said. We love a happy bride!

Their wedding day began with a sweet ceremony at Christ the King Catholic Church, and then they were showered with dried flower petals as they made their way to an intimate reception at The Bell Tower. 

We couldn't help but fall for the sweet personal touches they incorporated into their big day. Savannah created a “love collage” for the reception, her grandmother called in to read a love poem that her family traditionally reads at weddings, and her mom made their table settings. 

In the main space at The Bell Tower, guests sat down at a wooden farm table decorated with colorful wildflowers and white taper candles to enjoy a meal that started with plated appetizers.

Since the guest list was so small, everyone had the opportunity to share kind words about the bride and groom and make a toast. As it turns out, this was one of the most memorable moments of their wedding day!

After the meal, Savannah and Jack shared a sweet first dance to “When I Get My Hands On You” by The New Basement Tapes. They chose this song because they “love Bob Dylan, and the song [uses] original Bob Dylan lyrics that Marcus Mumford and other musicians then put music to.” Plus, “it's romantic and sweet, and we love dancing in our kitchen to it,” Savannah said. And isn’t that the whole point? We think so!

The rest of the day featured lots of laughter, quality family time, and dancing. Scroll on to see all of the details from Savannah and Jack’s whimsical summer micro wedding!

Colorful Nails
Wedding Party Dresses
Savannah
Wedding Details
Personal Details
Wedding Details
Savannah and Jack's Wedding Party
SAVANNAH+JACK HAVE A WEDDING DAY
Savannah and Her Bridesmaid
Savannah and Jack's Ceremony

WEDDING DETAILS

Date: August 22nd, 2020
Bride & Groom: 
Savannah and Jack

Ceremony: Christ the King Catholic Church
Reception: The Bell Tower
Colors: All
Photographer: Sarah Kriner
Florist: Nashville Flower Market
Cake: Dessert Designs by Leland
Linens: Music City Tents
DJ: DJ Dan Buckley
Catering & Bar: The Bell Tower
Production Design: Nashville Lighting & Production
Planning: Megan + Cailin | IH
Savannah and Jack
Savannah and Jack's Ceremony Exit
Savannah and Jack's Welcome Sign
Bistro Table
Savannah and Jack's Entrance
Reception Table Setup
Savannah's Collage
Reception Table
Savannah and Jack's Cake
Bar Menu
Reception Speech
Sunflower Centerpiece
Savannah and Jack's First Dance
Savannah and Jack's First Dance

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SYDNEY + DAVID’S BLUSH MICRO WEDDING https://infinityhospitalitygroup.com/sydney-david-blush-micro-wedding/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 19:41:33 +0000 https://infinityhospitalitygroup.com/?p=27953 An intimate wedding ceremony and reception at The Bell Tower.

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Here's a look back at a dreamy summer micro wedding we haven't stopped thinking about.

Sydney and David, both originally from Michigan, began their sweet relationship the summer before their freshman year of high school. After many years together and five years of being long distance while they attended different colleges, they reunited and found themselves settling down here in Tennessee. 

For their sweet proposal, David got down on one knee at Rock Island State Park in front of a waterfall. What a dream! 

When it came to planning the big day, it was important to, above all, be relaxed and happy as they celebrated with their small group of friends and family. After Sydney fell in love with The Bell Tower’s “wooden beams and romantic feel,” she knew it was the perfect venue for them!

The pair could hardly wait to say their “I dos.” On July 24, Sydney’s bridesmaids donned blush dresses to match their soft pink rose bouquets, and David’s groomsmen were all suited up with black bow ties. Nashville Lighting & Production hung a canopy of string lights around an elegant Maria chandelier for a glowing show-stopper above center stage.

Following a sweet ceremony, our team quickly flipped the main space for dinner while guests in attendance sipped on pinot grigio and loved ones who were unable to attend called and FaceTimed in to say congratulations.

As guests found their seats, champagne was passed in preparation for the toasts and everyone enjoyed a plated dinner. 

Sydney and David later shared a first dance to “Remember These Words” by Michael Tyler and opened up the venue’s famous whiskey tasting room to enjoy some top-shelf sips.

Before guests made a sparkling exit for the newlyweds, they grabbed a personalized heart-shaped key chain to forever remember the day.

Keep scrolling to see more of the sweet, blush wedding day!

Sydney's Dress
Sydney and David's Wedding Rings
Sydney's Bridesmaids
David's Groom Style
Sydney's Pink Bridal Bouquet
Sydney and Her Bridesmaids

WEDDING DETAILS

Date: July 24th, 2020
Bride & Groom: 
Sydney and David 

Location: The Bell Tower
Colors: Blush
Photographer: Maddie Stringfellow
Florist: Sam's Club
Cake: Publix
Linens: Music City Tents
Catering & Bar: The Bell Tower
Production Design: Nashville Lighting & Production
Planning: Kalyn | IH
Sydney Going Upstairs
Sydney and David's Ceremony
Flower Girl
Flower Girl
Sydney and David's Wedding Ceremony
Gift Table
Groom Face-timing
Groomsmen Koozies
Sydney + David

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MEGAN + SCOTT’S SENTIMENTAL MICRO WEDDING https://infinityhospitalitygroup.com/megan-scott-sentimental-micro-wedding/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 22:56:19 +0000 https://infinityhospitalitygroup.com/?p=27347 A sweet and stylish micro wedding ceremony at the Cannery Ballroom.

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Today we're looking back on Megan and Scott's intimate July wedding. Their sentimental micro wedding at The Cannery Ballroom wasn’t what they originally planned, but according to Megan, “It was awesome. Every single thing about it was amazing.”

Before they started dating, Megan had been a bridesmaid 14 times, and Scott a groomsman 16 times, so they were pretty much wedding professionals. In a meet-cute worthy of a rom-com, they caught each other’s attention when they were in the same wedding in San Antonio, Texas. During the reception, they were standing at the bar and ordered the same drink, a classic bourbon. They struck up a conversation and found instant chemistry!

After a couple years of long-distance dating, Scott and Megan decided to tie the knot. Nashville was special since it was Scott’s former home, and their shared love of music made it easy for them to pick Cannery Ballroom as their venue.

“We toured other wedding venues, but when we toured Cannery, it just sort of felt good in our souls. It was the right call. We are so happy we picked that venue,” Megan said.

When the big day arrived, the spacious venue was absolutely filled with greenery. It adorned chandeliers, lined the candlelit aisle, and draped the top of their simple wood altar. But what was most important to Megan and Scott was making sure their guests felt safe and comfortable throughout the celebration. They even had monogrammed masks to hand out as a pre-wedding party favor!

They wanted to save their first look for the ceremony, so before the day kicked off, they opted for a back-to-back first toast (with bourbon, of course!) where they had a few moments alone to talk and pray together.

After they said “I do,” the chairs were immediately cleared and their closest friends started playing one of their favorite songs for a fun hybrid processional and first dance.

The reception was held nearby at the Country Music Hall of Fame where Megan and Scott were greeted with sweet virtual messages from all of the guests that couldn’t attend in-person. “Though different from what we planned, it was really, really cool,” the couple said.

Just as the newlyweds were leaving for the night, they saw a group of bachelorettes outside. Megan ran up to them and tossed her bouquet to the bride-to-be, which made for a perfect end to an incredible day!

Scroll on for more images from this sweet and sentimental micro wedding.

Megan's Simple Bridal Dress
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Megan + Scott's Rings
Megan and Her Dad
Megan and Her Dad
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Megan and Scott's First Toast

WEDDING DETAILS

Date: July 11, 2020
Happy Couple:
Megan and Scott

Ceremony Location: Cannery Ballroom
Colors: Neutrals
Photographer: Lang Thomas Photography
Florist: LMA Designs
Draping: Quest Events
Rentals: Music City Tents
Cake: Dessert Designs
Lighting: Nashville Lighting & Production 
Planning: Cassidy & Kacey | IH
Megan's Bridal Bouquet
Megan and Scott's Simple Micro Wedding Ceremony
Simple Altar Setup
Simple Altar Setup
Megan and Scott's Guests
Megan and Scott's Simple Micro Wedding
Megan and Scott's First Dance
Wedding Day Whiskey
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Megan Dancing with Dad
Greenery Adorned Lighting
Megan and Scott's Simple Micro Wedding

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Currently Crushing: Micro Weddings https://infinityhospitalitygroup.com/currently-crushing-micro-weddings/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 21:42:07 +0000 https://infinityhospitalitygroup.com/?p=26302 Why we're currently crushing on custom and all-inclusive micro weddings.

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MICRO WEDDINGS

A TOP 2020 WEDDING TREND

Micro weddings may be a term you're seeing a lot of lately, but it's not just because of the pandemic. Can you believe as early as last year, micro weddings were predicted to be a trend for 2020? Spooky! Who knew they would quickly move from just a trend to a necessity.

So what's a micro wedding? A micro wedding is an intimate gathering with your closest family and friends. VIPs only, please!

Planning a wedding is a major task with a major investment. One of the easiest ways to save on wedding expenses is to trim your guest list, which is leading more and more modern couples to reconsider their large wedding.

Scroll on for a few reasons we're currently crushing on micro weddings!

More Venue Options

When planning a micro wedding, you want to keep your guest list small, less than 50 guests to be exact, which makes your venue options almost limitless.

We can't help but shout out our favorite venues, The Bridge Building and The Bell Tower, when expressing the importance of finding that perfect location. But if it's not the main space of The Bell Tower or the rooftop of The Bridge Building, then explore other locations like a garden or the cafe where you had your first date. Finding a location that suits you and your significant other best is easier when you're no longer limited by a venue's capacity.

A Low-Pressure Guest List

Keeping your guest list small will take the pressure off both you and your significant other. Say goodbye to inviting anyone solely out of obligation and focus on inviting your immediate family members and your closest friends.

Rachel with Bridesmaids
Decadent Dinner

A more intimate dinner with your loved ones might leave you with a little extra wiggle room in your budget for a more specialized menu. Think steak instead of chicken!

Right now, as a precaution, we recommend a plated dinner service for your special occasion instead of a buffet or interactive stations. This allows you more control over the look and feel of your menu, as well as being a more efficient way to serve the meal.

It's All in the Details

Prioritizing your nearest and dearest allows you to allocate your investment toward the smaller details. Don't be afraid to let your imagination run wild! Choose your decor, florals, seating, and more based on your wants and needs, not on your unlimited guest count.

Upgrade to specialty linens, get the chic furniture you always wanted, or opt for a premium bar. Try adding meaningful touches that may not be included in a larger-scale wedding, whether that's leaving a personalized note at every place setting or including activities in your night. Micro weddings are all about the intimate experience with your closest friends and family.

Italian-inspired Bridal Bouquet

Photos by Details Nashville

An Alternative to Cancelling or Postponing

If you're faced with the decision to cancel or reschedule your wedding, a micro wedding is a great alternative to postponing until 2021. A small guest count will help keep your friends and family safe while also letting the celebration continue.

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