New York · Fort Independence Park · The Bronx
Micro Weddings in New York
Intimate garden weddings for 15 to 50 guests, from $3,500 — ceremony, styling, dining, officiant and champagne included.
Why Micro
A small wedding that saves you thousands
In New York, the money goes fast: the average wedding here costs around $49,000, and most of it is spent on headcount — plates, rentals, staffing and space. A micro wedding inverts that. By inviting 15 to 50 guests instead of 150, you spend on the details you actually notice and skip the line items nobody remembers.
Nothing about the experience feels smaller. Your ceremony and reception share one garden setting at Fort Independence Park in the Bronx, fully styled — aisle, arch, lanterns, tablescape, dining, officiant and champagne — so the day looks and feels complete. It is simply priced for the guest list you really want.
Average New York Wedding
$49,000
The Knot 2026 Real Weddings Study
AP'LAS Micro Wedding
From $3,500
15 to 50 guests, all-in styling
What You Keep
Up to $45,500
Toward your home, honeymoon, or future
Fewer guests also means better everything: more room in the budget for the gown, the rings, the food and the photographs — and a day that feels like yours instead of a production.
What's included in a micro wedding
Every micro wedding comes styled and ready — ceremony, reception, dining and officiant in a single garden setting, so there is no separate venue rental and no coordinator required.
- White carpet aisle runner
- Gold-framed ceremony chairs with cushions
- Candlelit lantern aisle
- Draped floral arch on a raised platform
- Styled dining tables with floral centerpieces and pillar candles
- Gold-lit bar with umbrella
- Warm fairy lights in the tree canopy
- A well-tailored dining experience
- Officiant
- Champagne
Add only what you want
Micro weddings are priced for what you need, with add-ons quoted separately rather than bundled into the total.
- Bar / Waitstaff$400
- DJ$1,000
- Photographer / Videographer$1,850
Booking details
- Dates available beginning April 30, 2027.
- Weekday dates are 15% off the weekend rate.
- A 50% deposit secures your date; balance due 90 days after deposit.
- Set in Fort Independence Park, the Bronx — minutes from Manhattan, by appointment.
New York · Fort Independence Park · The Bronx
Micro Weddings
Two garden settings for celebrations of 15 to 50 guests. Available starting the end of April 2027. Weekday dates are 15% off the weekend rate.
Average New York Wedding
$49,000
AP'LAS Micro Wedding
From $3,500
What You Keep
Up to $45,500
Averages from The Knot 2026 Real Weddings Study.
Included
- White carpet aisle runner
- Gold-framed ceremony chairs with cushions
- Candlelit lantern aisle
- Draped floral arch on a raised platform
- Choice of dining table layout — long banquet or round tables
- Floral centerpieces & glass pillar candles
- Gold-lit bar with umbrella
- Warm fairy lights in the tree canopy
- A well-tailored dining experience
- Officiant
- Champagne
Available Add-ons — priced separately
$3,500 to $5,000
Based on guest count and menu. A 50% deposit of $1,750 secures your date; balance due 90 days after deposit.
Micro wedding questions, answered
What is a micro wedding?
A micro wedding is a small, intentional celebration — usually 15 to 50 guests — that keeps everything a traditional wedding has, without the scale. You still have a ceremony, a reception, styled tables, a meal, an officiant and champagne; you simply share it with the people closest to you. At AP'LAS New York, micro weddings take place in two garden settings at Fort Independence Park in the Bronx.
How much does a micro wedding cost in New York?
AP'LAS micro weddings start at $3,500 for a North Side celebration and range up to $8,500 for a South Side celebration, based on guest count and menu. The average New York wedding costs $49,000 according to The Knot 2026 Real Weddings Study, so a micro wedding can keep as much as $45,500 in your pocket.
How many guests can we invite to a micro wedding?
The North Side garden hosts 15 to 25 guests and the South Side hosts 25 to 50 guests. Ceremony and reception happen in the same setting, so no one has to travel between venues and nothing is lost to logistics.
What is included in an AP'LAS micro wedding?
Both settings include the full ceremony and reception setup: a white carpet aisle runner, gold-framed ceremony chairs with cushions, a candlelit lantern aisle, a draped floral arch on a raised platform, styled dining tables with floral centerpieces and pillar candles, a gold-lit bar with umbrella, warm fairy lights in the canopy, a well-tailored dining experience, an officiant and champagne.
Are weekday micro weddings cheaper?
Yes. Weekday dates are 15% off the weekend rate, which brings a North Side celebration down to roughly $2,975 and a South Side celebration to roughly $4,250. For couples who are flexible on the day of the week, it is the single easiest way to save.
When can we book a micro wedding in New York?
Micro weddings are available beginning April 30, 2027 at Fort Independence Park in the Bronx. A 50% deposit secures your date, and the balance is due 90 days after the deposit.
Can we add a DJ, photographer or bar service?
Yes. Add-ons are priced separately: bar and waitstaff $400, DJ $1,000, and photographer/videographer $1,850. Choose only the ones you want — nothing is bundled that you do not need.
Do we still need a wedding planner for a micro wedding?
That is the point of going small — your setting, styling, dining and officiant are already handled, so there is far less to coordinate. If you would like help with gowns, suits, bands or the wider day, our bridal concierge and wedding planning teams can take it from there.
Ready to plan your micro wedding?
Reserve your date, or walk the gardens with us first. Consultations are by appointment and the $250 fee is credited toward your booking.