TikTok’s Best Ideas for Small, Intimate Weddings in Maryland
- crkrone46
- 9 hours ago
- 4 min read
Have you been on TikTok lately? As the owner of Montagu Meadows, a barn wedding venue located in Westminster, Maryland, I recently became active on TikTok. TikTok is becoming another go to for wedding inspiration. What I have noticed is that small weddings are having a major impact on TikTok. TikTok is full of charming, creative, and meaningful ideas to make your intimate celebration unforgettable. Whether you’re tying the knot with just a handful of your closest people or planning a micro-wedding with 50 guests or fewer, here are some of the best TikTok ideas for making it magical.
1. A Cute, Tiny Wedding Cake (That’s Still Gorgeous)
Gone are the days of towering, multi-tiered cakes for hundreds of guests. TikTok couples are embracing mini cakes that are just as beautiful but perfectly portioned for a smaller crowd. Think single-tier cakes with hand-painted flowers, real flowers, vintage piping, or personalized toppers. You can even have multiple mini cakes in different flavors!
2. Splurge on What Matters Most to You
One of the biggest benefits of a smaller guest list? You can splurge on something you really care about. Whether it’s a luxury photographer, a designer dress, a live acoustic band, a harpist or upgraded florals, TikTok
brides and grooms are leaning into quality over quantity. The smaller the scale, the more room in your budget for meaningful details. And let’s face it, couples are being more practical. They want to spend their money on house or a honeymoon.
3. Take a Group Photo with Every Guest at your Westminster Intimate Wedding
At a big wedding, you might not get the chance to speak to every guest let alone take a photo with them. But with a small wedding, you can take a group photo with everyone who came! It’s a sweet way to capture the memory of your intimate day and the people who mean the most to you.
4. Go Big on Flowers (in a Small Space)
One TikTok trend we love? Using florals to completely transform a small ceremony or reception area. Think lush installations on arbors or dramatic aisle flowers. With a smaller space to decorate, you can make a big impact with your flower budget.
5. Host Dinner at One Long Table
Forget the traditional round tables TikTok couples are loving the look of one long family-style dinner table for a microwedding. It creates a cozy, connected atmosphere and makes for stunning photos, especially with candles, greenery, or string lights running down the center.
6. Include Your Guests in the Ceremony
With fewer people attending, you can involve them more meaningfully in your wedding. TikTok has showcased ideas like guests forming a circle around the couple during the vows, sharing advice cards to read aloud, or even participating in a group blessing or toast.
7. Personalize Everything
From hand-written place cards to personalized thank-you notes or custom playlists, TikTok weddings show that intimate weddings are all about personal touches. You have the time and space to make things feel truly one-of-a-kind for your guests.
8. Record a Video Message for Each Guest
TikTok is also seeing couples create short video messages for each guest (or couple) attending—thanking them for being part of the day. You can send these in advance or show them during the reception for a sweet surprise.
When it comes to weddings, small doesn’t mean less. TikTok is proving that
intimate weddings can be just as beautiful, emotional, and unforgettable as the grandest ballroom affair. Whether you’re planning an elopement, micro-wedding, or a tiny backyard celebration, these creative ideas will help you make the most of every moment.
Want a magical setting for your small wedding? Montagu Meadows offers romantic ceremony spots, beautifully landscaped gardens, and space for up to 10 guests with our “Marry me Montagu” package, space for up to 20 guests with our “Intimate I Do’s package and space for up to 30 guests with our “Meet Me at the Meadows” package. Let Montagu Meadows make your intimate wedding unforgettable.
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