The Micro-Wedding Timeline. How Long is too Long?
How Long is a Micro-Wedding?
Let’s cut to the chase: at The Emerald Cottage, our longest package is 4 hours. Yup, you read that right. And before you start panicking that shorter means less special, let’s flip that narrative. Micro-weddings are all about ditching the fluff and focusing on what actually matters—your love story, your favorite people, and a day that’s about you, not some cookie-cutter timeline.
It’s Not About the Clock
Here’s the tea: the time spent at the venue is just part of your big day. The magic starts long before you walk down the aisle. Getting ready? That’s a whole vibe on its own. Picture sipping mimosas with your besties, sliding into your dress at yours or ours getting ready suite (coming summer of 2025), and soaking in the pre-wedding feels. Whether it’s a quick 1 hour ceremony or a 4 hour celebration, we’ve got options to make sure your wedding feels just right.
Package Breakdown (AKA What Makes Us Different)
Poppy Wildflower Package: 1 Hour
This one’s for the no-frills couple who just want to say “I do” in a stunning setting. No guests, no extras—just vows, couple portraits, and the start of your forever.
Daffodil Petals Package: 2 Hours
Want to keep it short and sweet but still include a few loved ones? The Daffodil Petals Package is perfect for couples skipping the reception but still saying vows in front of their crew. You’ll have time for the ceremony, family portraits, and couple shots in our gorgeous greenhouse. And if you’re vibing with the cottage, add it on for a luxe getting-ready experience and some extra photo ops. Pro tip: The stonework and fairytale charm? Swoon.
Honeysuckle Blossom Package: 4 Hours
Here’s the grand finale of our micro-wedding offerings! With 4 hours in the cottage, you can add a little reception flair to your day. Think special dances, toasts, mingling, and maybe even some fun wedding games. Or skip all that and just hang out with your people—your wedding, your rules.
The Beauty of Less is More
The best part about a shorter timeline? It keeps the focus where it should be—on you, your love, and the people you actually want to celebrate with (no second cousins or your mom’s coworker from accounting). It’s intimate, stress-free, and totally you.
So, why get bogged down in a 10-hour marathon wedding day? At The Emerald Cottage, we make sure every second of your micro-wedding is packed with meaning, memories, and magical moments. Trust us, 4 hours never felt so good. 💍✨
The Plus side of things is that everything is under $10,000 and the cake is included too:) (specific package)
Photos by: Madisen Watson Photography
Venue: The Emerald Cottage on Hidden Lane
Hair and Makeup by Captivating Beauty
