The Rise of the Micro Wedding: Small in Size, Grand in Experience

 

At Oddfellows On The Park, we’ve witnessed the quiet revolution of the micro wedding. No longer the understudy to grand affairs, intimate weddings are now the headline act - bespoke, experiential and deeply personal. If you’re newly engaged and drawn to the idea of an exclusive gathering where every detail counts, here are five thoughtful considerations when planning your perfectly petite celebration: 

Planning a micro wedding begins with one of the most important decisions: who makes the cut. Rather than feeling restricted, see this as liberating - a guest list of just your inner circle. Those who know your stories, your quirks, the inside jokes. It's the difference between a room of acquaintances and a table of co-conspirators, where every laugh and every tear is shared by someone who truly matters. At Oddfellows On The Park, with only 22 bedrooms, we specialise in creating spaces that feel like private society gatherings rather than formalities. 

 

With fewer guests comes the opportunity to indulge. The budget that might have covered table favours for 100 can instead elevate the experience - think chef-curated tasting menus, artisan cocktail pairings, or live musicians who adapt the playlist to your personal soundtrack. We’ve even hosted ceremonies with post-dinner tarot readings or personalised wedding day newspapers. A micro wedding means fewer compromises and far more creative freedom. 

 

Large venues can often feel cavernous when downsized, but a micro wedding invites you to seek out those hidden gems. At Oddfellows On The Park, our Parlour Rooms and secret spaces were practically designed for such intimate affairs. Imagine saying your vows in a room where the walls themselves seem to watch with curiosity, or dining beneath the eyes of baroque-styled stags and aristocratic hares. A smaller party lets the venue play a starring role in your story. 

 

One of the most charming benefits of a micro wedding is the ease of flow. Without the need to shepherd dozens of guests from one moment to the next, the day feels less like a schedule and more like a story unfolding at your pace. There's time for relaxed park strolls, extended toasts, spontaneous speeches and even a late-night cocktail in The Stud Bar just for two. It’s a day that lingers in every sense - no detail rushed, no moment overlooked. 

 

Small in scale means grand in detail. This is your chance to infuse personality into every element - monogrammed menus, signature scents, curated playlists that tell your relationship's story, or a secret message tucked beneath each guest’s plate. At Oddfellows On The Park, we delight in helping you conjure the unexpected - a mischievous detail here, a charming surprise there. Every guest should leave not just with memories, but with a sense they were part of something utterly unique. 

We’re hosting a Wedding Open Evening on Thursday 31 July 2025 from 5pm. Come and explore our curious corners, speak with our seasoned wedding experts (who do love a mischievous brief) and envision your perfectly intimate celebration.