How many guests is considered a micro wedding?

I typically consider a micro wedding a celebration with approximately 10 to 40 guests. There is no official number, but the biggest difference is that you are still planning a wedding-day experience rather than a short elopement ceremony.

Is six hours enough for a micro wedding?

For many micro weddings, yes. Six hours can typically cover getting ready, a first look or private vows, the ceremony, family photos, newlywed portraits, and limited reception coverage. If you want more of your reception photographed, additional hours can be added.

Can I have a wedding party at a micro wedding?

Absolutely. A smaller wedding does not mean you have to skip bridesmaids, groomsmen, flowers, first dances, cake cutting, or any other traditions you love.

Are micro weddings cheaper than traditional weddings?

They can be. A smaller guest count can reduce expenses related to catering, rentals, alcohol, invitations, and venue size. Some couples use those savings to spend more on the parts of the wedding that matter most to them.

Do you photograph micro weddings outside of Austin?

Yes. Photos by Mkay photographs weddings throughout Austin, Central Texas, the Texas Hill Country, and beyond. Couples can inquire with their date and location to determine which collection makes the most sense.

Austin Micro-Wedding Photography

A Smaller Guest List. Not a Smaller Wedding Day.

Intimate weddings deserve the same beautiful storytelling, thoughtful planning, and candid moments as the biggest celebrations.

Whether you're planning a small ceremony surrounded by your closest people or a full wedding day with a more intimate guest list, I'll capture the moments that make it yours.

Micro-Wedding Collections from $2,750

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Is Your Wedding a Micro-Wedding?

I typically consider micro-weddings celebrations with around 10–40 guests. They may be smaller in size, but they can still include everything you love about a traditional wedding day - getting ready, a first look, ceremony, family photos, newlywed portraits, dinner, cake, dancing, and a reception.

The difference? You get to celebrate with the people closest to you in a more intimate setting.

Small Wedding. All the Moments.

Having fewer guests doesn't mean there is less to photograph.

The nervous excitement before the ceremony. Your partner's reaction when they see you. Your parents tearing up. Champagne with your closest friends. Golden-hour portraits. Dinner around one table. The hugs, laughter, happy tears, and completely unplanned moments in between.

My approach combines candid storytelling with guided portraits so your photographs feel beautiful without your wedding day feeling like a photoshoot.

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Austin Micro-Wedding Photography Collections

For couples planning a full intimate wedding day, my wedding collections begin at $2,750. Depending on your collection, you can also add or include a second photographer, engagement or bridal sessions, additional coverage, and a wedding highlight film.

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A collage of six wedding-themed images. The first shows a close-up of a bride's hands with wedding rings over her white dress. The second captures a close-up of a bride and groom holding a rope swing. The third depicts a bride holding a colorful bouquet of flowers, with a groom in a blue suit leaning toward her. The fourth displays a wedding invitation with floral details. The fifth features a bride and groom standing outside a building in front of a vintage red mailbox, holding hands. The sixth shows a close-up of wedding rings placed on white flowers.

Comparison chart between elopement and micro-wedding highlighting differences in guests, coverage time, best for, and coverage options.

What It’s Like to Work With Me

Guidance Without the Awkward Posing

I'll give you direction when you need it so you're never left wondering what to do, while still keeping your portraits relaxed and natural.

The Real Moments Matter

Candids, reactions, laughter, hugs, happy tears, and all the little moments happening around you are just as important as the portraits.

Help Planning Your Timeline

I'll help you structure photography around your ceremony, family photos, portraits, venue, and Austin's best available light so you're not spending your entire wedding day taking pictures.

Planning a Micro-Wedding in Austin?

Austin and the surrounding Texas Hill Country have incredible options for intimate weddings - from downtown venues and restaurants to estates, chapels, outdoor spaces, and Hill Country properties.

When planning your photography coverage, we'll consider your ceremony time, guest count, family photos, venue locations, travel time, and sunset so your timeline feels relaxed instead of rushed.

Visit my AUSTIN WEDDING PLANNING HUB for venue guides, photography tips, timeline advice, and expert resources to help you plan your perfect day.

Your Wedding Doesn't Have to Be Big to Be Unforgettable.

If you're planning an intimate wedding in Austin or the Texas Hill Country, tell me a little about your plans. I'll send over availability, collection information, and everything you need to take the next step.

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Austin Micro-Wedding FAQs

I typically consider a micro-wedding a celebration with approximately 10–40 guests. There's no official number, but the biggest difference is that you're still planning a wedding-day experience rather than a short elopement ceremony.
For many micro-weddings, yes. Six hours can typically cover getting ready, a first look or private vows, the ceremony, family photos, newlywed portraits, and limited reception coverage. If you want more of your reception photographed, additional hours can be added.
Absolutely. A smaller wedding doesn't mean you have to skip bridesmaids, groomsmen, flowers, first dances, cake cutting, or any other traditions you love.
They can be. A smaller guest count can reduce expenses related to catering, rentals, alcohol, invitations, and venue size. Some couples use those savings to spend more on the parts of the wedding that matter most to them.
Yes. I photograph weddings throughout Austin, Central Texas, the Texas Hill Country, and beyond. Reach out with your date and location and I can help determine which collection makes the most sense.
Your wedding doesn't have to be huge to deserve the full experience.
Whether you're inviting 10 people or 40, I'll help you create photography coverage that makes sense for the day you're actually planning, without forcing your celebration into a traditional eight-hour wedding timeline if you don't need one.
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