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What is the difference between a micro wedding and a mini wedding?

Answered by the UK Wedding Websites editorial team · Updated 2026-10-12 · For guests

Short answer

In the UK, micro wedding and mini wedding are often used to mean the same thing: a small wedding with a short guest list. Some people use mini wedding for an even smaller event, like under 15 guests, but there is no official difference.

In practice, micro wedding and mini wedding are interchangeable terms. Both describe a small wedding with a reduced guest list, usually under 30 people. Some couples use mini wedding to mean an even smaller event, perhaps under 15 guests, or a shorter ceremony with a simple meal afterwards. But there is no fixed rule, and venues and planners may use the words differently. The key is to agree with your partner on the guest list and the feel of the day. A mini wedding might be just parents and siblings, while a micro wedding could include a few close friends too. Both keep the legal ceremony and the celebration, but with less formality and fewer logistics. You might have a shorter day, skip the evening reception, or hold everything in one room. The legal requirements are the same, so you still need to give notice and have two witnesses. If you are unsure what to call your day, it does not matter. What matters is that the ceremony is legal and the day feels right for you. Talk to your venue and registrar about your plans, and they can help you make it work.

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