If you’ve found yourself whispering “I don’t think I want a big wedding…” you’re not alone. If Denver feels like the right place to keep things stylish, soulful, and intimate, you’re absolutely right.
At The Banshee House, we’ve seen full-out dance parties, family-only dinners, and backyard ceremonies that became late-night jam sessions. Here’s how to plan a micro-wedding without losing the magic, meaning, or fun.
What is a micro-wedding?
Usually 20–50 guests, but it isn’t really about the number. It’s about the feel: personal, flexible, and focused on a beautiful space, good food, your favorite people, and a celebration that feels like you.
1. Choose the right kind of venue
You don’t need a ballroom. You need personality, flexibility, indoor-outdoor flow, and corners that encourage conversation and photographs. Banshee House is a converted printing press with mirrored interiors, moody lighting, and an upstairs lounge made for getting ready or a private toast.
2. Make a guest list that feels good
Micro doesn’t mean cutting everyone you love. It means building something intentional. Start with the people who show up for you in real life. Think less about obligation and more about joy.
3. Spend where it matters
When you’re not budgeting for 200 chairs, you can put more energy into the good stuff:
- A photographer whose work moves you
- Your favorite florist
- Music that works with the room
- A signature cocktail that tastes like you
4. Use the neighborhood
RiNo feels alive. You can marry inside an art-filled house, take portraits beside a mural, and toast with natural wine—all within a few blocks.
5. Do it your way
You need a space that feels like a hug, people who love you, and maybe a fog machine if that’s your thing. We’ve seen micro-weddings that felt like poetry and others that ended in dance-offs. All that matters is that it feels real.
The short version
- Choose a flexible, creative venue
- Make the guest list intentional
- Spend on what matters
- Pick a walkable neighborhood
- Make your own rules
