Current and Upcoming Micro Weddings and Elopement Trends
The global coronavirus pandemic has forced many couples to think outside of the box when it comes to their upcoming wedding plans. With many venues and businesses closed, impending nuptials have had to be postponed and couples may be worried about when and how they can have the wedding of their dreams. This is where micro weddings and elopements come into play. Fortunately, we have seen couples and their wedding planners get creative so their perfect wedding day can still happen with a little ingenuity.
Micro weddings and elopements are becoming very popular and trendy compared to the large weddings a few months ago. No longer do brides or grooms have to worry about how many relatives and friends to invite. Nor do they have to worry about finding the largest venue available with plenty of space.
Some current trends that are shaping weddings of the future include:
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Trend #1: Livestreamed Virtual/Hybrid Weddings
Safely inviting numerous guests is no longer feasible, at least until there is a vaccine for COVID-19. Virtual conferencing apps like Zoom, Skype, Instagram Live, and others are being used by many innovative couples who want to include everyone on their special day – but safely. Some type of live stream, whether it be done professionally or more DIY, will likely become a more common occurrence at weddings.
Trend #2: Hosting of Smaller Groups of 50 – 100 People
When venues do start reopening, expect there to be a reduction in capacity limits even though the venues can accommodate a lot more people. Weddings will likely be scaled back to groups of 50 to 100 guests or broken up into smaller groups throughout a venue (imagine 25-50 people per smaller function space/ballroom) to be able to maintain social distancing.
Trend #3: Wedding Today – Reception Tomorrow
Some couples are eloping because they do not want to wait to get married. They are perfectly happy waiting to celebrate with a reception later, once it is safe for them to gather with their family and friends. Why not have a fabulous and romantic elopement now and a great party a later date.
Trend #5: A Focus on Micro for Macro Results
Hand-lettered place cards, elegant floral centerpieces, and personalized wedding favors can have a big impact for micro weddings. By paring down the guest list to immediate family and close friends, the bride and groom can host a more intimate tailored reception. Couples can also choose to help boost local economies by working with small businesses in their community to help add even more meaning to their special day.
Trend #6: More Entertainment
Formalities that have historically eaten up a lot of time such as receiving lines or extended family photoshoots will no longer be a thing. This will either mean that weddings will be shorter or more games and entertainment will be used throughout to keep people engaged and entertained. Personalized and interactive entertainment will be more in demand then ever. From personalized poem writing for each guest, to interactive all request and karaoke bands entertainment will be a big trend in micro weddings.
PLANNING A MICRO WEDDING?
Planning an upcoming micro-wedding or reception for the future to celebrate your nuptials? Get help from the certified wedding planners at Fusion Events with the experience and talent to bring your vision to life – safely and creatively. Arrange a consultation appointment by calling Fusion Events at 416-825-4938 today!
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He listened to our vision and supported the execution to a ‘T’. Each one of his vendor recommends were a perfect fit for our big day. It is without any hesitation or reservation that we whole heartedly recommend Arthur, Fusion Events and the band Urequest live. Full stop” – Emily Sestito
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Parisienne Inspired Wedding Proposal Hope you enjoy this gorgeous surprise wedding proposal we planned. The groom to be wanted to propose under the eiffel tower however due to circumstances beyond his control they couldn't travel...so we brought the eiffel...
Choosing Your Wedding Ceremony Music
Choosing Your Ceremony Music Walking down the aisle is the most emotional part of the wedding for many brides. Those few steps to the man you chose to be your husband are the beginning of your lives together. Many brides choose to amplify this moment by having live...
Orly and Ken – Gardiner Museum – Bond Inspired Wedding
Gardiner Museum Wedding - Orly and Ken We had the pleasure of planning this gorgeous James Bond inspired wedding at the Jamie Kennedy Restaurant inside the Gardiner museum. Enjoy! [gallery columns="5"...
Wedding Floral Trends 2014 by Katie
Wedding Floral Trends for 2014 Flowers - I honestly cannot picture a wedding without them. They immediately bring an air of elegance and a sense of liveliness to any décor scheme. The endless customizable possibilities in floral design allow you to showcase your...
Destination Wedding Planner – Top 5 tips for Couples
5 Tips For Couples Planning a Destination Wedding My name is Arthur and I am a recent groom. Believe it or not, I am also a wedding planner, and shockingly enough – 100% straight! You’re probably asking yourself how in the world I became involved in such a female,...
Toronto Wedding Planner – Design Tools
Toronto Wedding Planner - Design Tools Hello Fusion Events blog readers. Today I am going to give you a look at one of the amazing tools that we use to help us create designs and floor plans for our events. Too often we are provided with hand drawn floor plans from...
Top Toronto Wedding Band – GOD MADE ME FUNKY
Today we are featuring a Fusion Events band that has truly set itself apart from the rest. Originally conceived in 1997 by Fusion Events founder ArthurK and a few friends, GMMF was never intended to be a "wedding band". The band started playing in clubs all across...
Wedding Make Up Tips – For the Bride
Wedding Makeup Tips for the Bride Today's blog comes to you from Toronto Make Up Artist and author of "I'm Not Making This Up", Natalia Zurawska AKA Colourchameleon . Her ebook is available here: Your wedding is an amazing day of your life. Happy memories and time...
Imperial Russian Themed Wedding – Tsar/Czar Themed Wedding Inspiration
Russian Tsar Themed Wedding Inspiration As a Russian wedding planner in Toronto I have always wanted to create a Russian Inspired wedding. When one thinks of a russian wedding images of Russian Doll, lots of food on the tables, and, of course, vodka immediately come...
Wedding Guest Book Ideas
Wedding Guest Books Ideas You Will Appreciate and Admire Long gone are the days where you bought a pre made wedding guest book ....remember attending a wedding back in the 90’s where you wrote in an ugly bound book and all that was inside were lines for you to sign...
TEASER – A Modern Elegant Toronto Wedding by ArthurK
I recently had the pleasure of planning this gorgeous wedding at St.Lawrence Hall. Here are some teasers courtesy of Rick O'Brien Photography. [gallery...
Grand Palladium Wedding Jamaica – The Rehearsal Dinner Alternative
Grand Palladium Wedding Jamaica - Replacing the Rehearsal Dinner Todays Blog is brought to you from Fusion Events very own lead planner ArthurK. Not only was he the planner for this wedding but also the groom...enjoy: Well the dust has settled and I am now a married...
Candy Buffet and Sweet Tables for Weddings
Candy Buffet and Sweet Tables for Weddings Who doesn't love candy? Sweet, Salty, Chewy, Hard, Ill take my candy any way it comes, and nothing is more fun at a party than a Candy Buffet. Sweet tables and Candy Buffets are a big trend at weddings lately and its no...
Lighting for Weddings and Events….What you MUST know!
Lighting For Weddings and Events One of the most effective yet forgotten about methods of making an event come to life is lighting. Whether it be atmospheric, projecting your logo/ monogram, or simply allowing guests to see certain key areas that you want to draw...
We are Nominated for 4 Canadian Special Events Awards!!
FUSION EVENTS IS NOMINATED FOR FOUR CANADIAN SPECIAL EVENTS AWARDS We are both humbled and honoured to be recognized for our contribution to the Canadian Events Industry. Now we need your help to take these awards home! Please take a moment to vote. It only takes...
ArthurK meets Celebrity Wedding Planner Colin Cowie in Toronto
Yesterday Fusion Events was invited to the Hard Rock Cafe Toronto for the unveiling of the Colin Cowie All Inclusive Collection for Hard Rock Hotels. It was a great event but the highlight was getting to meet Celebrity Wedding Planner in Toronto, Colin Cowie. Colin is...
Art Gallery Wedding Venues Toronto – Review
Todays Blog post is brought to you by Erica Reavell, WPICC: Getting married downtown Toronto means choosing a wedding venue that is both unique and inspiring. Options in a city as large as Toronto are endless, and more couples today are moving away from the...
Halloween Themed Party Ideas
Halloween Themed Party Ideas We were contacted very last minute to plan a Halloween themed party for 160 guests, including 60 children at a private residence this past Sunday. The client wanted constant entertainment to keep both kids and adults happy. We had a...
TORONTO WEDDING PLANNER – ArthurK – Modern, Contemporary Event Planning
TORONTO WEDDING PLANNER - ArthurK - Modern, Contemporary Event Planning Today's Blog is by Certified Toronto Wedding Planner, Erica Reavell, WPICC: At the age of 32 ArthurK already has 17yrs in the wedding and events industry as a toronto wedding planner. His career...
TORONTO WEDDING PLANNER – French Inspired Wedding Theme – Inspiration
TORONTO WEDDING PLANNER - French Inspired Wedding Theme - Inspiration Today's blog is brought to you by Fusion Events very own Interior Designer and Certified Toronto Wedding Planner, Erica Reavell, WPICC: My inspiration for this blog comes from my friend Victoria...
Berkley Church Wedding by ArthurK – Erin and Aaron
Toronto Wedding Planners Review - REAL WEDDINGS - Erin and Aaron Erin + Aaron - Sep 15'12 - The Berkeley Church Erin and Aaron originally came to Fusion Events looking for a great Wedding Band. After proposing a few ideas and taking them to see a few bands they fell...
Top Toronto Wedding Planners – Fusion Events – Real Weddings
Top Toronto Wedding Planners - REAL WEDDINGS Cristina + Simon Paige - Aug 18'12 - Park Hyatt Toronto What a treat this wedding was to plan! The bride and groom live in London, England so much of the planning was done via phone and facetime....gotta love technology! As...
TORONTO WEDDING BANDS – Fusion Events Orchestra – SHOWCASE – Motown, Soul, Top40
FUSION EVENTS ORCHESTRA SHOWCASE - 27'12 - 9PM - Bar Italia (582 College St) For More Information please Contact: Fusion Events - 416-651-3873 - info@fusion-events.ca Fusion Events Orchestra is quickly becoming one of the best and hottest Toronto Wedding Bands. Their...
Corporate Event Planner Toronto – ArthurK – My Week with Microsoft
Corporate Event Planner Toronto Between July 8-13, 60,000 people congregated in Toronto for the biggest conference in our city's history, Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference. This conference was great for our economy especially for those of us in the events...
TORONTO STRING QUARTETS- Fusion String Quartet – Weddings
Toronto String Quartets - Fusion String Quartet Toronto String Quartets - Fusion String Quartet group consists of four extremely talented professional female musicians who perform with personality and style. Favourite recent highlights include performances for stage...
TORONTO WEDDING BANDS – Shugga – Motown, Soul, Funk, Rock, Top40
As one of Toronto's best wedding bands, Shugga will blow your mind with their diverse repertoire and ability to WOW an audience. We have not yet heard anyone who did not fall in love with Shugga after taking them to Bar Italia on a Friday night to see them live. Even...
TORONTO WEDDING BANDS – Fusion Events Orchestra – Motown, Soul, TOP40, Rock, Covers
Toronto Wedding Bands - Fusion Events Orchestra The coming together of this Toronto Wedding Bands was worthy of it's own reality TV show. First conceptualized by Toronto Wedding Planner, ArthurK of Fusion Events, in 2008, it has been a long journey to get where the...
Toronto Wedding Venue – Arcadian Court
We were invited by Oliver & Bonacini to their open house at their new Toronto Event Venue Arcadian Court and Arcadian Loft yesterday. It was by far one of the most upscale and elaborate open houses we have ever attended. I have to give it up to O&B for an...
Mint to be – Intimate Farm Wedding
This week’s wedding inspiration comes to you from Fusion Events Certified Wedding Planner, Jessie Huang, WPICC. If you are a shopaholic like me, you have probably noticed, MINT, is one of the most popular colors for this year. I love mint because this color has such...
Toronto Wedding Venues Review – Scarpetta Toronto
By Dana Mattar, WPICC. Last week we were invited to Toronto Wedding and Corporate Event Venue , Scarpetta Restaurant at the Thompson Hotel, for a tasting of their delicious food and tourthe space for our wedding and corporate event clients. Located in the heart of...
Top Wedding Venues in Toronto – Part 1
Some Of Our Fave Wedding Venues In Toronto Today's blog post is all about wedding venues. As busy Toronto Wedding Planners, we have had the opportunity to plan events at many of Toronto's finest establishments however there are a few that really stand out. The...