Bride and groom get married in small intimate wedding ceremony in Connecticut

The Beauty of Intimate & Micro Weddings: Why Small Guest Lists Make for the Best Wedding Photography

If you’re planning an intimate or micro wedding in Connecticut, you’re in for something truly special. With a smaller guest list, your wedding day becomes more personal, relaxed, and filled with authentic moments—exactly what I love to capture as a wedding photographer.

This intimate wedding Gouveia Vineyards in Wallingford, Connecticut is a wonderful example of small weddings in CT.

What Is a Micro Wedding?

A micro wedding typically includes fewer than 50 guests, allowing couples to focus on the experience rather than logistics. Unlike an elopement, which is often just the couple and an officiant, a micro wedding still retains the feel of a traditional wedding—just on a smaller, more intentional scale.

bride and groom enjoying their wedding reception and cocktail hour

Connecticut vineyard wedding photographer

Why Choose a Micro Wedding in Connecticut?

Connecticut offers stunning locations for intimate weddings, from charming coastal venues to secluded forest retreats and historic estates. Whether you envision a backyard wedding in Litchfield County, a seaside vow exchange in Mystic, or a cozy barn wedding in the countryside, a micro wedding allows you to fully embrace these beautiful backdrops without the stress of managing a large crowd.

The Benefits of an Intimate Wedding for Photography

As a documentary-style wedding photographer, I specialize in capturing the candid, unfiltered moments that make your wedding day uniquely yours. With a smaller guest list, there’s more space for:

Genuine Interactions – With fewer guests, you’ll have more meaningful moments with each person, creating heartfelt images that tell your love story.
Creative and Relaxed Portraits – A micro wedding offers more time and flexibility for couple portraits, allowing us to explore unique locations and capture stunning, stress-free shots.
A Focus on Emotions – The joy, the laughter, the happy tears—these are the moments that shine in intimate weddings, and I love preserving them through my lens.

My Approach to Photographing Micro Weddings

I believe your wedding day should feel like an adventure, not a photoshoot. My approach is laid-back and fun—most of my couples tell me that working with me feels like hanging out with a friend! My goal is to document your wedding day as it unfolds naturally, capturing genuine smiles, spontaneous laughter, and all the little details that make your celebration one-of-a-kind.

Planning Your Connecticut Micro Wedding?

If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who will document your day with authenticity and creativity, I’d love to be part of your celebration. Whether you’re eloping in the woods or hosting a cozy backyard wedding, I’ll be there to capture every beautiful moment.

Let’s connect and chat about your wedding plans—reach out today to book your date!