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Wedding trend 2025: what is a micro wedding?

Micro weddings have become all the rage in recent years. In our Key Wedding Trends for 2025 blog, we highlighted that these types of weddings are signalling a shift away from larger, traditional occasions to more intimate and relaxed affairs, allowing couples to focus on celebrating with their nearest and dearest loved ones.

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In today’s blog, we discuss the key features of a micro wedding, as well as sharing why Solton Manor is the perfect venue for micro weddings in Kent.

The definition of a micro wedding

Micro weddings are intimate celebrations that typically feature a smaller wedding guest list of around 10-50 people. They often include a micro wedding reception, ceremony, and wedding breakfast; however this is usually on a much smaller scale. Couples can invite any vendors of their choosing, such as photographers, videographers, florists, caterers and bar staff.

Micro weddings are the ideal choice for couples who are seeking a more intimate and meaningful celebration, allowing them to emphasise quality over quantity.

Key features of a micro wedding

Smaller guest list

As micro weddings feature smaller guest lists, they are often limited to a small group of close friends and family members. This creates a much more intimate experience, allowing the couple to spend time with every guest in attendance. Guests often feel more involved in the wedding celebrations, fostering a sense of unity and togetherness.

Solton Manor is the dream micro wedding venue in Kent. The intimate nature of a micro wedding enhances our venue’s timeless and historic appeal. Your closest loved ones can escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and fully immerse themselves in everything that our exclusive estate offers; from the manicured lawns within our glorious gardens to the picturesque private dining experiences in our country manor house.

Shorter duration

Micro weddings are often shorter in duration than traditional weddings. Instead of the three-course wedding breakfast and extended reception that you may find at full-day weddings, micro weddings are more focused on enjoying the core celebrations. As a result, couples can spend quality time with their guests, without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

For micro weddings in Kent, Solton Manor offers a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere, giving couples and their guests the time and space to savour every single moment. Sneak in a few intimate moments by strolling hand-in-hand through our historic romantic ruins, or hiding away in the honeymoon suite of our Grade II-listed manor house. We share some ideas on how to make your wedding day feel more intimate at Solton Manor in our recent blog post.

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Lower costs

As the guest list is smaller and the day is often shorter, you’ll naturally save money when opting for an intimate wedding in Kent. Costs for catering, decor, and other vendors will generally be lower, allowing you to prioritise quality over quantity. 

Solton Manor is a budget-friendly yet luxurious micro wedding venue in Kent, allowing you to relish in the grandeur of our exclusive estate without the price tag of a larger-scale traditional wedding. As the wedding package costs will typically be more affordable, many of our micro wedding couples choose to splurge on photography, decor or flowers from our trusted suppliers.

Opportunities for personalisation

Due to the intimate nature of a micro wedding, there are plenty of opportunities for personalised touches. Planning a micro wedding offers greater flexibility and freedom for couples to design their special day in their own unique way, by infusing personal touches that are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on their guests.

Solton Manor provides the perfect blank canvas for a personalised micro wedding. There are endless opportunities to customise your day; whether it be outdoors in our Godric’s Garden ceremony area or inside our country manor house. When it comes to the best micro wedding ideas, meaningful details such as customised decor, unique wedding favours and bespoke guest experiences (i.e. an acoustic singer) always go down a treat.

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  • Say 'I do' in the picturesque rolling hills of Kentish landscapes, amongst beautifully manicured gardens at Solton Manor.

Why choose Solton Manor as your micro wedding venue?

Solton Manor seamlessly combines historic charm with modern luxury, creating a truly intimate yet elegant venue that is perfect for micro weddings. Couples and their guests can enjoy exclusive use of our entire estate for the duration of their wedding, with the option to add on-site accommodation for up to 28 guests in our Manor House and Dovecote Cottage.

Book your viewing of our micro wedding venue in Kent and start planning your dream wedding today.

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James Grist Photography