Micro Weddings at Astoria Banquets & Events 

What is a Micro Wedding?

A micro wedding is a smaller guest-count wedding—with around 50 people—that allows you to focus your attention and resources on yourselves with your closest friends and family. It’s a more relaxed way to still have a wedding—which feels a more like a special gathering, than a large-scale production.  

You Know a Micro Wedding is Right for You, if:

• You have a limited wedding budget, but don’t want to miss out on the wedding experience. A micro-wedding is still a real wedding.  
• You feel overwhelmed by the idea of planning a large wedding—smaller scale generally means fewer logistics to manage.  
• Want a more personal, intimate wedding, where you’ll get to be with your favorite people. 

Elopement or Micro Wedding? Here’s Why the Micro Wins:

Unlike eloping, you’ll get to share this special day with those who love and support you and your relationship. A micro weddings still feels personal—ultimately, it’s about the two of you. But you also get the photos, toasts, dancing—all the good stuff you’ll want to share with your favorite people. Plus this is a chance to actually wear the dress—because let’s be real—you didn’t pick that outfit to keep it a secret. The idea here, is that you’re not missing out on the wedding experience, you’re just doing it on a more manageable scale.  

Our Micro-Wedding Ceremony is Curated for a “BEST OF ” Wedding Experience.

A wedding consists of two parts: Ceremony and Reception. There are several ways to have a micro ceremony at Astoria. There’s a free ceremony option: Offered with the same set up as the reception will later take place. Or a separate ceremony space may be set up with elegant décor: Flowers, pretty chairs, canopy, arch, backdrop, special lighting. This second option offers the “best of”  wedding ceremony—a beautiful set up, surrounded by friends and family—and you to walk down the aisle.

Either way, you don’t have to figure out how or where to get married—and your wedding ceremony will flow seamlessly into your reception. Less stress for you and easy for your guests.  

What’s included in your micro ceremony:

• Indoor ceremony space prepared for 20–50 guests
• Coordinated setup and décor
• Option to bring your own officiant

Astoria offers an easy way to get a “best of” wedding experience, without having to plan too much and spend a lot of money. 

How much does a Micro-Wedding Cost:

Micro-weddings at Astoria generally range from $3,000-$8,000. This depends on your guest count and the day of the week you choose.

Text us at (847)392-7500 to let us know you’re thinking about having a micro-wedding and we’ll help you find the best fit for your vision and budget.