Author Made

13/08/2025

An intimate day full of meaning, tradition, and so much tenderness.

Seyma & Hamza’s Nikah was a beautiful reflection of their Turkish heritage and the deep love they share — with just their closest people around them.

Thank you for allowing us the incredible opportunity of celebrating you both on this special day!

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23/07/2025

These are the moments that make us fall in love over and over again with what we get to do every single day.

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Live Painter |

16/07/2025

A moment for Monica + Matthew ❤︎

These two had an intimate micro wedding surrounded by their closest friends and family in the stunning little town of Haile Plantation, Florida. Monica + Matthew first met while pursuing their master’s degrees in college. What started with a board game night turned into a love story filled with game nights, shared dreams, and stargazing. When Matthew proposed in December, he already knew this was forever. They chose to have a small, intimate wedding to keep the sentiment focused on their love and commitment to each other.

It’s often assumed that you miss out on a lot of typical wedding traditions when you have a micro wedding; however, Monica + Matthew intertwined tradition throughout their special day so beautifully.

Here are just a few of the traditional wedding elements we loved that they included in their wedding day, AND that we think may even have been made sweeter with Monica + Matthew having a micro wedding:
+ They had their worship pastor officiate their wedding
+ He had the opportunity to pray with Matthew before the service to settle his nerves
+ The ceremony was so sweet, personal, and emotional
+ Wedding toasts were all the more personable and special
+ The wedding food was incredible! Without having to serve a ton of people, you can focus on quality food you really WANT to eat!

Many congratulations again to Monica + Matthew, may your life together be filled with joy, love, and many sweet nights!

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09/07/2025

The kind of bridal energy we want to see on your wedding day >>

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Venue | Orange County Courthouse
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26/06/2025

If you're on a tighter budget or looking for a more personal touch for your special day, we know of some alternatives to hiring a furniture rental company.

1. Borrow from friends & family
Ask around! Many people have folding chairs, tables, rugs, or decorative pieces they’re happy to lend. It creates a charming, mismatched look that feels homey and unique.

2. Use the venue’s in-house furniture
Many venues already offer tables, chairs, or lounge seating as part of the package — don’t overlook what's included before renting extra pieces.

3. DIY lounge setups
Bring your own: think vintage couches, rugs, and coffee tables from your home or thrift stores. These pieces can create cozy, photo-worthy spaces at a fraction of rental costs.

4. Shop Facebook Marketplace / Craigslist
You’d be surprised what people are selling or giving away — especially event pieces like folding chairs, benches, or bar carts. You can even resell them after the wedding.

5. Use the natural setting
Let the outdoors do the work! Beach blankets, picnic-style seating, or forest logs can double as creative, low-cost alternatives — especially for laid-back or boho weddings.

Have you found any alternative ideas to furniture rental? Let us know!

23/06/2025

When you’re looking to hire a wedding photographer, you might see the phrase “micro wedding photographer” pop up during your online search. As a newly engaged couple who’s just trying to find someone who can hold a camera within your budget and with Insta-worthy quality, the last thing you need is one more complicated term to confuse your search efforts.

But what exactly is a micro wedding photographer, and what makes them different from the hundreds of other wedding photographers out there?

The answer might surprise you — and it might make a world of difference to your wedding day.

What's the difference between a micro wedding photographer and a regular wedding photographer? What are the benefits to hiring a wedding photographer who specializes in small intimate micro weddings and elopements? When you hire a micro wedding photographer for your small wedding, you're hiring some

19/06/2025

From refreshing mojitos to fruity spritzers, signature cocktails are a fun way to add your flavor to the celebration. What’s your dream drink for “I do”?

Ours are:
+ Classic Margarita
+ Aperol Spritz
+ Sangria
+ Negroni
+ Paloma

What's been your favorite signature cocktail at a wedding so far?

16/06/2025

No wedding planner, no problem?

Actually…anybody who’s planned their own intimate or micro wedding or elopement without a wedding planner will tell you they had plenty of problems. From missed communications to coordinating details with your vendors while you’re getting ready to walk down the aisle or even finding out the day before your wedding that you hadn’t actually booked your venue (yes, this actually happened to one of our brides…) — planning your own wedding is not for the faint of heart.

Here are 11 simple tips for a stress-free wedding without a wedding planner:

Can you plan your own small micro wedding or elopement without a wedding planner? We say yes! We're sharing 11 simple tips to make sure your wedding is stress-free even when you don't hire a wedding planner. If you're DIYing your wedding or planning your own small micro wedding or elopement without

12/06/2025

Just a little sneak peek! Stay tuned — their love is the real deal and the gallery is simply *perfection*.

10/06/2025

Getting married at home might sound unconventional, but it’s an increasingly popular trend that’s not just practical but full of heart. As a micro wedding photographer, we at Author Made have witnessed the rare beauty of home weddings, and we’re here to spill the beans on why you should consider this heartfelt option.

These heartfelt reasons *MAY* just convince you to get married at home:

Should you have a home wedding? Whether you're considering getting married at home or not at all, these heartfelt reasons why you should consider a home wedding might convince you. If you're planning a small, intimate or micro wedding, a home wedding is a great way to save money by finding a meaning

05/06/2025

Wedding decor is important in designing the wedding of your dreams but if you're anything like us, then you also want to keep wedding costs down AND make life easier (and decor-free) after your wedding.

So how do you do it all? We vote to go secondhand!

Here are a few resources we recommend:

+ Facebook Marketplace: perfect for local listings, could be a faster process of pickup or dropoff, and room for negotiation

+ Wedzee: A marketplace designed to connect former and future brides, wedding planners and small business owners

+ Ebay: Ebay offers a huge selection and easy purchase and shipping options

Not only do these options keep costs down and provide you the decor you may be looking for, but they're also a great opportunity to sell the decor when the wedding is over and you no longer need it!