One of the chief reasons micro weddings are so popular among couples is the flexibility to get married anywhere. But just because you can get married anywhere doesn’t necessarily mean you should get married just anywhere.

Most wedding venues will accommodate smaller weddings by offering intimate packages of reduced rates and tight-knit setups; but many standard wedding venues are simply built for larger soirées and thus can feel cavernous and empty when an intimate wedding rolls in.

Having photographed dozens of weddings over the past several years in business, you can say we’ve seen a micro wedding or two in our time (that’s an understatement, in case you didn’t catch our drift). And we’ve visited equally as many—if not more—wedding venues in the Central Florida area. From our experience as seasoned wedding-goers, we’re sharing our favorite venues that have just the right intimate, comfortable yet elegant feel perfect for your micro wedding.

Some wedding days are calm and steady. Others are a perfect whirlwind of laughter, tears, tequila, heat, and the kind of love that leaves your cheeks sore from smiling. Ginny & Michael’s wedding at Wanderlust Okto in Lake Nona was absolutely the latter—in the best possible way.

From an emotional first touch to guests asking us to literally jump over benches, their day was a nonstop blend of sentimental moments and full-blown party energy, with just the right amount of chaos tossed in. View Ginny & Michael’s full wedding gallery and blog write-up here!

When you think “museum wedding”, does the phrase “affordable” come to mind? Normally these two concepts are mutually exclusive—or at least we think they are. Museum weddings evoke images of brides standing on sweeping marble staircases, stolen kisses in art galleries, and sparkling chandeliers, none of which are thought to be attainable for an affordable wedding. But did you know that it is possible to get married on a budget while tying the knot at a museum wedding venue?

We’ve searched the Orlando and Central Florida area for the most affordable museum wedding venues so you can have the elegant (or rustic, more on that later!) wedding of your dreams—without blowing your wedding budget. Looking to get married at an art museum, science museum, or historical museum without breaking the bank?

Here are our picks for the top 7 most affordable museum wedding venues in Orlando and Central Florida!

There’s something uniquely special about getting married on family land—especially when that land holds stories stretching back three generations. For Katie & Caleb, their wedding day was a deeply personal, emotional, and at times unpredictable celebration set against the backdrop of Caleb’s family property in Fort Pierce, Florida. And it was so them. View their wedding photography gallery here!

Kristina & Brett’s intimate wedding at the Art & History Museums of Maitland was one of the most moving and emotional weddings we’ve had the privilege to attend. From the start, it was clear this wasn’t just a celebration of two people—it was a celebration of family, healing, and the kind of love that finds you at just the right time. The couple tied the knot during a micro wedding at this art museum garden wedding venue on a beautiful spring morning. View the full wedding photography gallery here!

Alex & Rob’s lakeside wedding at an Airbnb home in Clermont, Florida was everything a wedding should be—personal, emotional, and filled with the kind of love that comes from truly weathering life together. In just a few short hours, they created a day that was honest, meaningful, and completely their own. View their wedding photography gallery here!

Monica & Matthew’s wedding day was small by design, but the emotions, meaning, and personal touches made it an incredibly heartfelt and sentimental day. These two tied the knot in an intimate micro wedding surrounded by close family and friends in Gainesville, FL, with a beautiful church ceremony followed by a cozy reception in the charming little town of Haile Plantation. View the full wedding photography gallery here!

Grace & Daniel’s wedding at the Lady Lake Seventh-Day Adventist Church was such a moving and joyful celebration! Nestled in the quiet town of Lady Lake—just north of Orlando and not far from Ocala—this church wedding felt like a warm embrace from beginning to end. Every moment was thoughtful, personal, and full of love. View their full wedding gallery here!

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” –Anne of Green Gables

So are we—especially when October is widely regarded as the most popular month of the year to get married! Given the cozy vibes of comfy sweaters, crisp leaves, and steaming cups of pumpkin spice lattes, it’s no wonder that the most heartwarming month of the year is an ideal time to tie the knot.

However, a fall wedding in Florida puts the “warm” into “heartwarming”. With hurricane season in full swing, daytime temperatures in the 80s-90s, and not an orange leaf in sight, planning an autumnal wedding in the Sunshine State can be a very different experience from planning one in cooler climates. That being said, there’s a lot to love about a fall wedding in Florida: milder weather, stunning sunsets late into the evening, and year-round vibrant greenery.

If you’re planning a fall wedding in Florida, here are some essential tips to navigating the Sunshine State’s unique autumn climate—and ways to maximize the fall vibes no matter the temperature outside.

Raina & Marc recently tied the knot in Tampa, FL just days after Hurricane Milton devastated the area. Determined to still tie the knot, they held their wedding ceremony at The Salvation Army in Tampa, FL in a sweet and simple minimal budget-friendly micro wedding. View the highlights of their wedding photography here!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, we’re not talking about holiday plans, turkeys, Christmas trees, crisp leaves and the scent of pumpkin in the air…It’s wedding trend forecast season!

If you read last year’s 2024 wedding trends blog post, you may see some overlap as many 2025 wedding trends are continuing strong from 2024. However, this year we’ve put extra thought into considering micro weddings and how these trends can be practically applied to smaller weddings, notably how these trends can be done sustainably and affordably (spoiler alert: saving money on your wedding will be a big trend in 2025!).

Keep reading for our top 2025 wedding trend predictions—specifically catered towards micro weddings and small weddings!

‘Til debt do we part?

Recently the topic of going into debt to pay for your wedding has taken social media by storm. Countless TikTok videos and Instagram posts have flooded our algorithms with brides sharing the cold reality of paying off wedding debt once the honeymoon is over, with many taking on additional jobs and delaying their dreams of traveling or buying a home.

We personally avoid debt whenever possible in not only our personal lives but also our business, and we often speak this same value to our wedding photography clients. We never want a potential bride or groom to feel a need to go into debt simply to pay for our wedding photography services, nor do we think that going into debt to pay for a wedding has to be the new norm.

So is it really possible to get married without going into debt? We say yes—and we’re here to share a few helpful tips to saying “I do” without the debt.

If you’re looking to plan a wedding in Orlando or the Central Florida area, your first Google search for “affordable wedding venues near me” will yield an overwhelming amount of results (trust me, I’ve looked). Orlando, FL is an incredibly popular wedding destination for locals and destination weddings or elopements alike, due to its theme parks, beautiful natural scenery, gorgeous weather, and proximity to beaches. From unique wedding venues to traditional wedding venues; indoor weddings to outdoor elopements—Central Florida has it all.

But when you’re planning an intimate micro wedding or elopement, it can take hours of planning and researching to find the perfect wedding venue that’s also affordable and inexpensive.

We’ve done the hard work for you: as a couple who struggled to find affordable wedding venues in Central Florida for our own wedding, we’ve compiled the ultimate list of the best wedding venues under $2,000 in the Orlando area in Central FL: proving that it is possible to have the wedding of your dreams without breaking the bank.