50 guests or less: Couples opt for micro-weddings amid inflation

Danielle Woodcock was planning her wedding when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, delaying and eventually cancelling her big day.

Her guest list, once around 100, dwindled to 30 people, and in the end, she and her partner James Costello spent less than $10,000. 

Before going the micro-wedding route, the venue and food alone was going to cost well over $10,000, she said.

While many couples had smaller weddings in recent years because of pandemic restrictions, decades-high inflation is leading many to opt for a micro-wedding, which typically includes up to 50 guests.