# Affordable Micro-Wedding Packages Just Elope Gives Couples a Dream Wedding Without Needing to Plan By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-09-18 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-elope References: [essence](https://www.essence.com/feature/couple-started-pop-up-wedding-business-black-owned/) & [justelope.net](https://www.justelope.net/) Mirco-weddings or wedding pop-ups have risen in popularity with many Millennial couples seeking to cut costs, and Just Elope allows couples to get hitched without any planning required. The new service was developed as "the '[Airbnb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-rotation-and-airbnb)' of weddings" to allow couples on any budget to have an intimate and spectacular wedding. Couples can choose to get married at various venues including the State Fair, a coffee shop, [Whataburger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatawedding), and professional sports games. There are various wedding packages available and the features available include a photographer and videographer, a bridal suite, makeup and hair professional, custom playlists, and more. These low-cost packages begin at $1,500 USD. As more couples seek no-strings, no-hassle weddings, [micro-wedding planning services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheersy) have risen in popularity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Micro-weddings:** The rise in popularity of micro-weddings presents opportunities for businesses to offer affordable and hassle-free wedding services. - **No-planning Weddings:** The increasing demand for no-planning weddings opens up opportunities for innovative companies to provide all-inclusive wedding packages for couples. - **Budget-friendly Wedding Services:** The demand for affordable wedding services creates opportunities for businesses to create specialized packages that cater to couples on a budget. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning:** The rise of micro-weddings requires event planning companies to adapt by offering tailored packages for small, budget-conscious weddings. - **Hospitality:** The increase in micro-weddings calls for innovative hospitality companies to provide unique venues and services that cater to intimate wedding celebrations. - **Photography and Videography:** The popularity of micro-weddings creates opportunities for photographers and videographers to offer affordable yet high-quality wedding coverage packages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegas-Themed Wedding Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegasthemed-wedding-package.md) - [Unique Hotel Wedding Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karisma-hotels-resorts.md) - [Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-square-this-valentines.md) - [Hybrid Wedding Planning Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-couple.md) - [Unique Wedding Pop-Up Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-popup.md) - [Rentable Wedding Florals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rentable-wedding-bouquets.md) - [Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-wedding-chapel.md) - [Low-Cost Distillery Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distillery-wedding.md) - [Wedding Crasher Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-crasher-wedding.md)