5 things to consider before booking your micro or intimate garden wedding in Los Angeles

Know Exactly What “Micro Wedding” Means to Your Venue

Not every venue defines a micro or intimate wedding the same way.

Talk about:

• Guest count
• Seating
• Ceremony + reception in the same space
• Whether the venue is truly private
• How much time you actually have
• What is included with the rental

Look Beyond the Rental Price

Don’t just compare venue rental fees—look at what you’re actually getting for the price. Are tables, chairs, linens, setup, cleanup, catering, beverages, décor or coordination included? A lower rental fee can quickly become more expensive once you start adding everything you need.

Compare the whole experience, not just the starting price.

Ask What Is Actually Included

This is a BIG one for your venue and a great opportunity to educate couples.

Encourage them to ask:

• Is catering included?
• Tables and chairs?
• Linens?
• Setup and cleanup?
• Décor?
• Florals?
• Cake and desserts?
• Beverages?
• Coordination?
• Who handles the little details?

A small wedding can quickly become complicated when you’re coordinating a caterer, rental company, florist, baker, coordinator and other vendors yourself. Before booking, find out what the venue includes and how much of the planning and coordination they actually handle.

The fewer moving pieces, the more you can enjoy your wedding day.

Don't Forget the Garden Part

A garden wedding is beautiful—but you're still outdoors.

Talk briefly about:

• Weather
• Shade and shelter
• Time of year
• Temperature
• Lighting
• Comfortable guest seating
• What happens if the weather changes

A beautiful outdoor setting is wonderful—but having a thoughtful backup plan is just as important.” It keeps the tone helpful without making L.A. weather sound scary. 🌿

Think About the Experience, Not Just the Pretty Pictures

How do I want my guests to feel?

Consider:

• Food
• Music
• Conversation
• Flow of the evening
• Personal touches
• Entertainment
• Time to actually enjoy their guests

A smaller wedding gives you the opportunity to make the experience more personal, rather than simply making everything smaller.

Choose a Venue That Feels Like You

Think beyond:

• Instagram photos
• Price
• Capacity
• Location

Ask:

• Does the space have personality?
• Does it feel intimate?
• Can you personalize it?
• Do you connect with the people you're working with?
• Will someone actually help bring your vision together?

The right venue should feel like an extension of you—not like you're simply decorating someone else's space for a few hours.

A micro wedding isn't about having less. It's about choosing what matters most.

And that's a beautiful place to start when planning an intimate garden wedding in Los Angeles.

At Bexx Secret Garden, I create intimate weddings where the setting, food, details and overall experience are thoughtfully brought together in one beautiful place. Every wedding is personal, and I work directly with each couple to create a celebration that feels like them.

Thinking about a small wedding in Los Angeles? I’d love to show you around the garden.