Ep 50 • Big vs. Small: What a Micro Wedding and a 160-Person Wedding Taught Us About Planning Anything

11 guests. 160 guests. Same weekend. Wildly different chaos. What happens when your entire team is on-site at two completely different weddings at the same time? You get a masterclass in everything nobody tells you about micro weddings — and a reality check on why "small" doesn't mean "simple." In this milestone 50th episode, Alexandra and Alison pull back the curtain on a real behind-the-scenes weekend: Alex coordinating an intimate 11-person micro wedding at a private Airbnb estate in Middleburg, Virginia, and Alison managing a 160-guest celebration at the National Cathedral in DC — all on the same day. From last-minute rain calls and flipping tables outside under approaching storm clouds, to vendor minimums that caught them off guard, harp logistics, and the myth that small weddings are easier to plan, this episode is packed with honest, unfiltered insight for couples weighing their wedding size, vendors navigating micro event pricing, and planners who've ever had to build a fire in a fireplace because the venue person never showed up. Real stories, real lessons, and a lot of laughs.   Key Takeaways Micro weddings are not micro in effort. Your rain plan needs a rain plan. Build a team of yes-people.   Chapter [00:00:00] - Introduction [00:01:07] - The Two Weddings: Setting the Scene [00:01:43] - The Micro Wedding Myth [00:04:37] - Vendor Minimums & the Micro Wedding Struggle [00:07:44] - Meet the Vendors: Rosie Posie & the Private Chef [00:14:40] - Team Players Save Weddings [00:22:24] - Harp Logistics: What No One Plans For [00:28:20] - Outdoor Bands, Rooftop Risks & Rental Companies [00:33:26] - The Big Wedding: National Cathedral with 160 Guests [00:42:57] - The Real Difference: Big vs. Small   Connect with us: Visit our website: www.cherryblossomwe.com/podcast Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events: www.cherryblossomwe.com Follow us on our socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572429101755 Instagram: @weddings_unscripted TikTok: @weddings_unscripted