Why Elopements and Micro Weddings Are the Vibe in 2025
Relaxed, intimate, and full of meaning—ditch the stress, keep the magic.
Thinking of eloping or planning a micro wedding? You're not alone. More and more couples are swapping the big, traditional wedding for something smaller, more personal, and way more them. Whether it’s just the two of you barefoot on the beach or a handful of your favourite humans in a forest clearing—elopements and micro weddings let you focus on what really matters.
So, what is a micro wedding or elopement?
A micro wedding is usually a celebration with 5–30 guests. Think: just your ride-or-dies, no awkward seating charts, and no pressure to perform. An elopement? That’s even more low-key. It could be just the two of you, your celebrant, and your photographer—no fuss, just feels.
Both options give you the freedom to design a day that feels like you. Less about tradition. More about connection.
Why couples are choosing smaller weddings
1. Less pressure, more presence
Without the chaos of a huge guest list or a packed timeline, you actually get to soak it all in. The laughs, the vows, the way the light hits your partner’s face. It’s about being fully there.
2. It’s more affordable
Let’s be honest—big weddings can blow out quickly. Elopements and micro weddings are a beautiful way to create a meaningful experience without the financial overwhelm. Our $1500 all-inclusive package with Married by Maddi includes your celebrant, legal paperwork, photography, video, and travel across Melbourne, the Yarra Valley, Dandenongs, and the Peninsula.
3. You get to do it your way
Want to get ready together in a tiny cabin? Hike to a clifftop? Pop champagne on the beach? Go for it. Smaller weddings give you total freedom to make the day feel like yours—no cookie-cutter schedules or awkward family politics.
Photography + film that feels like the day did
When the day is stripped back and real, the photos hit different. We capture your story as it unfolds—no stiff poses, no long photo shoots away from each other. Just natural, candid moments that bring the day back every time you look at them. Our micro wedding package includes a highlight film, full online gallery, and a keepsake slideshow—all shot with heart.
Eloping in Melbourne, the Yarra Valley or the Peninsula?
We’ve got you. Our elopement and micro wedding package includes travel across Greater Melbourne, the Dandenong Ranges, Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula. Whether you’re dreaming of forest, coast, hills or backyard vibes—we’ll be there.
Thinking about eloping?
Check out our elopement & micro wedding package here. It’s the easiest way to get hitched with heart—without the big wedding chaos.