Intimate Wedding, Micro Wedding, or Elopement? Here's How to Choose the Right Celebration for You.
Over the last decade, we've photographed more than 350 weddings.
One of the biggest changes we've seen isn't in photography trends or wedding colors.
It's the way couples are choosing to celebrate.
More and more couples are stepping away from the idea that a wedding has to be a 200-person event. Instead, they're choosing celebrations that feel more personal, more intentional, and more reflective of who they are.
That's exactly why we created Apollo Fields.
Our venue was intentionally designed for intimate weddings, micro weddings, and elopements—because we believe smaller celebrations often create the biggest memories.
What's the Difference Between an Elopement, a Micro Wedding, and an Intimate Wedding?
These terms are often used interchangeably, but they each describe something a little different.
Elopement
Today's elopements look very different than they did years ago.
An elopement isn't about running away in secret. It's about stripping away expectations and focusing on what matters most.
Some elopements include just the couple and an officiant.
Others include a handful of family members or close friends.
They're deeply personal, incredibly flexible, and centered around the experience rather than the production.
Micro Wedding
A micro wedding is typically a complete wedding day on a smaller scale.
Most micro weddings include 20 to 50 guests, along with all the traditional elements you might expect:
A ceremony
Cocktail hour
Dinner
Toasts
Dancing (if you want it!)
Beautiful details and thoughtful design
The guest list is smaller, but the celebration is every bit as meaningful.
Intimate Wedding
An intimate wedding is less about a specific guest count and more about a philosophy.
It's choosing to spend your wedding day surrounded by the people who truly know you.
It's creating space for conversation instead of rushing from table to table.
It's remembering every face in the room because every guest was invited with intention.
At Apollo Fields, that's our favorite kind of wedding.
Why We Designed Apollo Fields Around Smaller Celebrations
When we first imagined Apollo Fields, we weren't trying to build the biggest wedding venue.
We wanted to create one of the most meaningful.
Every part of the property was designed around the idea that hospitality feels different when you're welcoming 50 guests instead of 250.
The gardens feel peaceful.
Dinner feels like a gathering rather than a banquet.
Cocktail hour has room to breathe.
Instead of managing crowds, we're able to focus on creating an exceptional experience for every guest.
Why Smaller Weddings Often Feel More Luxurious
Luxury isn't always about having more.
Sometimes it's about having room.
Room to linger over dinner.
Room for conversations that aren't interrupted.
Room to spend real time with the people you've invited.
With a smaller guest list, your wedding naturally becomes more personal.
You actually get to enjoy cocktail hour.
You can sit down and savor your meal.
You aren't spending the entire evening trying to greet hundreds of people before the night ends.
It's a slower pace—and we think that's one of life's greatest luxuries.
Privacy Changes Everything
One of the biggest reasons couples choose Apollo Fields is privacy.
Unlike many wedding venues, we host only one celebration at a time.
That means:
No shared property
No overlapping weddings
No strangers walking through your ceremony
No competing music from another reception
Our gated estate becomes yours for the day, allowing you and your guests to fully settle into the experience.
Better Food, Better Conversation, Better Memories
Before photography became our full-time career, Terrence and I both worked in restaurants and behind the bar.
Hospitality has always been part of who we are.
We learned that some of life's best moments happen around a table.
People remember incredible meals.
They remember conversations that lasted long after dessert.
They remember how a place made them feel.
That's why we designed Apollo Fields around the experience of gathering—not simply hosting an event.
Is a Smaller Wedding Right for You?
A micro wedding, intimate wedding, or elopement might be the perfect fit if you:
Want to spend meaningful time with every guest.
Care more about quality than quantity.
Love the idea of an exceptional meal shared around one table.
Prefer a relaxed timeline over a packed schedule.
Value privacy and exclusive use of your venue.
Want your wedding to feel personal instead of performative.
There isn't a right or wrong way to celebrate.
There is only the celebration that feels most like you.
Looking for an Intimate Wedding, Micro Wedding, or Elopement Venue in New Jersey?
Apollo Fields is a private estate in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, created specifically for intimate celebrations.
Whether you're planning an elegant elopement, a 20-person micro wedding, or an intimate wedding with your 50 favorite people, our goal is always the same:
To create a day that feels relaxed.
Thoughtful.
Beautiful.
And entirely your own.
Because after photographing hundreds of weddings, we've learned one simple truth:
The weddings people remember most aren't always the biggest.
They're the ones where everyone around the table truly belongs.
