Micro Wedding in 30 Days: Your Step-by-Step Planning Checklist

One-Month Checklist for Planning a Micro Wedding

Yes — you can plan a beautiful and stress-free micro wedding in just 30 days. Whether you're organizing a small beach ceremony, an elopement for two, or a simple celebration with your closest friends, you don’t need a full year of planning. You just need a good checklist — and the right support.

At Wedding Day Packages, we help couples plan beautiful weddings quickly with our all-inclusive micro wedding packages. Here's exactly how to make it happen, step by step.

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Week 1: Lock in the Essentials

1. Choose Your Ceremony Style and Guest List

Are you dreaming of:

• A small wedding with 10–30 guests?

• A romantic elopement on the beach for just the two of you?

• A micro wedding with a handful of family and friends?

Your guest count and vibe will determine which wedding package works best.

2. Book Your All-Inclusive Wedding Package

Look for wedding packages that include everything you need:

• Ceremony setup and decor

• Floral arch or custom arrangement

• Guest seating (if needed)

• Bridal bouquet and boutonnière

• Professional wedding officiant

• Photographer

• Filing of your marriage license

At Wedding Day Packages, we offer beach wedding packages and elopement packages that include all of the above — without you having to coordinate multiple vendors.

3. Pick Your Ceremony Location

Florida has stunning public beaches and park spaces perfect for small weddings. We help you choose locations based on:

• Accessibility

• Permit requirements

• Scenery (sunset, ocean, palm trees)

• Guest comfort

There’s no need for a formal venue when the ocean is your backdrop. Many couples choose a beach wedding on a budget and still get stunning photos and unforgettable moments.

4. Choose Your Date and Time

Think about:

• Sunrise or sunset ceremony?

• Weekend or weekday?

• Morning light or golden hour?

We help you pick the right time for lighting, comfort, and crowd levels — especially important for beachside weddings.

Week 2: Secure Your Vendors & Visuals

5. Book Your Photographer (if not included)

Most of our micro wedding packages already include photography.
If you’re going outside the package, make sure your photographer has experience with:

• Outdoor ceremonies

• Bright light and wind

• Elopements and small weddings

6. Select Flowers and Décor

Choose:

• Bouquet color (white, blush, tropical, neutral)

• Arch fabric color

• Aisle style (petals, lanterns, candles)

If you want to keep it minimal, you can skip guest seating or add on lightweight chairs for a small group. Our packages are flexible and designed for intimate beach ceremonies.

7. Customize Optional Add-Ons

You can upgrade your ceremony with:

• Unity rituals (sand, shell, love letter)

• Refreshment table

• Custom welcome sign

• Pre-ceremony photo shoot

• Extra photography time

Everything is designed to work for small weddings and elopements, so no detail is too small.

Week 3: Wardrobe & Logistics

8. Find Your Wedding Dress or Outfit

Yes — you can absolutely find your wedding look in 2–3 weeks.
Look for:

• Lightweight fabrics like chiffon, tulle, or linen

• Flowy silhouettes for comfort and movement

• Dresses that pair well with beachy wind and sun

Brides doing a small beach wedding often wear casual but elegant dresses — and many grooms go for linen shirts or dress pants instead of full suits.

9. Inform Your Guests (if any)

Send a message or email with:

• Exact location (GPS link helps!)

• Dress code suggestions (light colors, no heels)

• Time to arrive

• What to bring (water, sunglasses, etc.)

If you’re planning a micro wedding with guests, this helps everyone feel included and prepared.

10. Prepare Documents and Travel

You’ll need:

• Florida marriage license

• Government-issued ID

• Travel plans (hotel, car, etc.)

We help file your license after the ceremony — it’s included in every all-inclusive wedding package.

Week 4: Final Details

11. Confirm Everything with Your Planner

We'll go over:

• Timing

• Add-ons

• Floral choices

• Permit status

• Your final guest count (if applicable)

Everything is handled for you — that’s the beauty of all-in-one wedding packages.

12. Enjoy the Moment

Your beach ceremony is ready. You don’t need a traditional venue. You don’t need months of planning. All you need is a partner, the ocean, and a team that’s got your back.

Whether you’ve booked a micro wedding on the beach, an elopement for 2, or a small wedding with guests, your day is going to be beautiful.

Ceremonies starting under $1,000. Stress-free planning. Real romance.