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Manna Pot Weddings
What do you think about when you hear about a wedding? I’m guessing you’re picturing a lavish ballroom, silk curtains, and a super elaborate ceremony with at least 150 guests. Sound daunting yet? Now imagine the cost of hiring florists, wedding planners, photographers, caterers… the list goes on.
Here’s where I introduce you to micro-weddings: a pocket-friendly, fuss-free alternative to your conventional wedding ceremony. These are perfect for planning a wedding amidst pandemic restrictions on guest numbers that are likely to persist far into the foreseeable future.
An incredibly intimate affair, micro-weddings ask you to narrow down your guest list to your nearest and dearest, making sure you get the chance to celebrate without all the hustle of planning and making arrangements. They also have the added benefit of allowing you to cut down additional costs that you would otherwise spend on, say, wedding photographers, or a big band. There are always a million alternatives to pricier fixtures to consider, like bringing your own camera, or asking a friend to perform instead of a hired band.
This doesn’t just help with the price tag on the wedding but also helps create a cosier and altogether more comfortable space for you and your future spouse to commit to a lifetime together.
Perhaps the hardest part of the whole thing— your guest list has to be small (true to the name of a micro-wedding). You’re going to have to go through draft after draft until you have your perfect list— think about what you had to do during Phase 2 when you had to narrow down your list of close friends to invite over.
The costs you save by cutting down your guest list to a select few VIPs lets you spend more on other important things in your future like a honeymoon, BTO, or even setting up a savings account for building your family past the wedding. It’s going to be tough, but trust us, the payoff is so worth it. Just imagine: you’re sacrificing the presence of peripheral friends and relatives you only see once a year (who you can separately arrange to meet) for the wedding of your dreams.
Since you’re looking at a much smaller guest list than usual, you have a lot more flexibility when looking for caterers. We suggest going for local, smaller businesses to give your wedding a quainter twist. Not only does it give your guests access to unique flavours that go beyond your conventional buffet fare, but it also shows your support for smaller businesses in these trying times.
You can have a look at smaller caterers like Violet Oon, or even Crane’s very own F&B partner, Mittsu.
The possibilities are endless— whether you want a themed wedding, or a more traditional affair, a micro-wedding gives you the freedom to personalize every aspect of your wedding without worrying about the wider aspects of a larger event. You can oversee every bit of your wedding, from decor to dress codes, and not worry too much about potential administrative hiccups.
With a smaller guest list, you can even look at personalized wedding favours for your guests, like handwritten notes or handpainted invitations.
From here, you’re going to have to start looking at venues. One of the many perks of a micro-wedding is that your small guest list allows you to cast a much wider net when looking at venues.
Fewer guests mean less fuss— whatever ideas you have about what kind of wedding you’d like, be it in a loft or a garden, you can be sure that whatever worries you might have about capacity can be thrown out of the window. Your concerns about venues can be cut neatly into half, and you can really focus on what you want for your big day.
Looking at smaller venues also gives you more leeway to tweak your vows, and even how you want to walk down the aisle. If you’re in need of more reasons to book a small venue, the additional costs associated with bigger venues like hotels (like security deposits, cleaning fees, and so on) are near nonexistent when you book cosier venues.
If you’re looking for a boho industrial space with a gorgeous beer garden for your reception needs, and a beautifully furnished interior that blends nature with urban modernity, Crane’s got you covered, boo. Disclaimer: All the photos you see from here on out are from weddings hosted at Crane.
We also have inbuilt caterers and F&B partners who are glad to discuss catering for your special day.
We have both indoor and outdoor rooms for both your ceremony and reception, giving you the option for alfresco dining under the stars, as well as an indoor space for a dance with your friends and family.
Our wedding-weathered staff are more than happy to give you a quick tour of our facilities to get your creative juices flowing for how you want your wedding to go.
If we tickle your fancy, contact our Events Manager at syaz@wearecrane.com. Come on down and celebrate with us, we’re looking forward to seeing you!
