Why Small Is the Future of Love: The Rise of the Micro Wedding
Big weddings had their moment.
Guest lists that ballooned into triple digits. Months of planning. Tens of thousands of dollars in expenses - and for what? A blur of faces, a tight timeline and 4am makeup, and an overwhelming sense that it wasn’t really about you. So many couples that had the big wedding wished they’d just eloped.
Now, couples across Australia are rewriting the rulebook - and they're starting small.
Welcome to the era of the micro wedding.
And here in South Australia, Faithwood Chapel is leading the way.
What Is a Micro Wedding?
A micro wedding is exactly what it sounds like: a wedding scaled down in size, but not in significance.
Think 2–24 guests. A two-hour window that feels expansive. A ceremony tailored just for you. Real vows, real emotion, real beauty - without the spreadsheet stress.
At Faithwood Chapel, every detail is designed to give you the intimacy of an elopement, the elegance of a traditional wedding, and the efficiency of a perfectly timed production.
Why Couples Are Choosing Smaller
The numbers tell the story:
The median marriage age in Australia is 32.8 for men, 31.2 for women
Most couples today are cohabitating, working full time, and saving for a home
A $35,000 wedding simply isn’t the dream anymore - a meaningful experience is
Modern couples value:
Style over scale
Privacy over pressure
Emotion over performance
They want the wedding, not the circus.
The Faithwood Difference: Intimacy, Elevated
Our packages start from just $2849 and include:
A stunning private chapel with natural light and elegant styling
A legally recognised ceremony with a professional celebrant
The option to add Polaroids, champagne, floral styling, or a 1-hour portrait session
Your choice of music, walk-ins, exits, and personal vows
Zero fuss, zero overwhelm - just you two, and the moment you say “I do”
And it’s not just about affordability - it’s about intention.
At Faithwood, we believe small doesn’t mean less. It means more.
More connection. More calm. More freedom to be fully present.
Micro Weddings Are the Future And Faithwood Is Ready
2024 saw a decline in mass weddings across South Australia but that doesn’t mean love is fading.
It means couples are making smarter choices. They're looking for venues like ours: refined, welcoming, and curated for quality over quantity.
That’s why we’ve created packages like:
Love Fool – the most romantic way to get legally wed, featuring our chapel, celebrant, and signature floral styling
Til The Stars Grow Cold – our most popular Friday–Saturday option, with champagne service and golden hour portraits
Both options offer the full experience - without the full guest list.
So, Why Small?
Because small is intimate.
Small is intentional.
And small is sustainable - emotionally, financially, and logistically.
A micro wedding gives you the space to feel, to celebrate, and to remember every second of your ceremony.
You’re not hosting an event. You’re starting a marriage.
Book your micro wedding today.
Let us show you how beautiful small can be.
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