Our guide to planning a micro wedding on a tight budget
Want to get married for £2500? Imagine a tiny wedding with a celebrant, fresh flowers, afternoon tea, a photographer and a three-night mini-moon. Yesssss!
Planning a wedding is exciting—but it doesn't have to break the bank. At My Tiny Exmoor Wedding, we believe that small, thoughtful celebrations are not only meaningful but manageable too. Here's how to plan your dream micro wedding in Exmoor while staying within budget.
1. Choose an all-in-one venue
What saves the most money?
Avoid hiring a separate venue, accommodation, and reception space. Our thatched cottage, Pilgrim Corner, offers a magical setting for your ceremony, photographs, and overnight stay—all in one place.
How we help:
No separate venue hire fee
A dedicated Celebrant who provides support and guidance as you plan your vows
Indoor and outdoor ceremony options
Accommodation for couples and guests in our two adjacent cottages
We throw in lots of extras that many venues don’t offer.
2. Keep the guest list tiny and meaningful
A micro wedding typically includes 2–20 guests.
Benefits:
Lower catering and drink costs
More personal and relaxed atmosphere
Top tip to save more:
At My Tiny Exmoor Wedding, if you book Pilgrim Corner for up to eight guests, including the couple, means no additional hire costs for furniture and tableware.
Top tip to save more:
Book a mid-week three-night stay out of season (think November, early December, January, February and March). Ask your guests to pay for their room. We can break down the cost of each room for you. Pay in monthly instalments to spread the cost.
3. Simplify food and drink
Skip the three-course formal meal. Consider:
A celebratory afternoon tea in the cottage garden
A grazing platter from a local caterer
We can recommend budget-friendly local caterers
Bring-your-own drinks – there’s no corkage fee!
Top tip to save more:
As the cottages are self-catering with well-equipped kitchens, why not do it yourself? Involve your guests. After all, it’s fun to cook together.
4. Flowers
Fresh florals certainly add impact and elegance to a tiny wedding, so we are lucky to have local award-winning florist Aizel Finch work with us. See her budget-conscious Mini Bridal Entourage designed specifically for MyTinyExmoorWedding, which uses seasonal flowers, many of which she grows herself. Alternatively, how about:
A florist bucket from Aizel to create five jam jars at £50
A single bouquet and buttonhole.
Dried or paper flowers (which last forever!)
Garden-picked greenery in jam jars (we can help)
Top tip to save more:
We offer props and styling options to help you decorate your day affordably.
5. Prioritise what matters
The beauty of a tiny wedding is that instead of spending big on everything, you can choose one or two key priorities—maybe that’s a photographer, videographer or fresh flowers. Then save elsewhere using our top tips.
Other ways to save:
Book a photographer for 1–2 hours, not a full day
Rent, re-wear an outfit or buy pre-loved
Do your own makeup and hair
Self-cater.
Top tip to save more:
When planning your wedding, think about what will make you and your closest friends and family happy. Don’t be seduced by social media images of ‘must-haves’ at weddings that add to the cost but not to the experience.
6. Tap into our local knowledge
We live and work on Exmoor, and we know the best suppliers, many of whom offer micro-wedding or weekday discounts. Our Complete Coordination Package includes us researching suppliers and negotiation on your behalf, if you prefer. And because you pay them directly, you can be reassured that we do not mark up the fees vendors charge.
Sample budget breakdown for a ceremony at MyTinyExmoorWedding for eight people staying at Pilgrim Corner
In this scenario, we have included a catered afternoon tea and fresh local flowers.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Venue and three-night stay (mid-week off-season) | £950 |
| Celebrant and marriage licence | £750 |
| Catered afternoon tea for eight | £200 |
| Flowers (based on Aizel’s bud vases, table styling) | £200 |
| Photographer (2 hours) | £350 |
| Total | £2450 |
(Costs vary depending on choices, but this is a realistic guide based on September 2025 prices for off-peak TinyExmoor Weddings. Events for larger groups of nine to 22 include our Complete Coordination package. Please ask for a quote).
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We specialise in crafting personal, relaxed weddings with none of the stress—and all the romance. If you're dreaming of an affordable, beautiful micro wedding in the heart of Exmoor, we’re here to help.