Black Friday Wedding?

I personally wouldn't attend a wedding the day after thanksgiving unless it were someone who I was incredibly close too.

A lot of people still have to work the Friday after thanksgiving and if they don't, they may be away for the holidays, etc.

Just be prepared for some people to not be able to make it.

What PP said... unless I was super close to that person, I probably wouldn't attend.

Like PP the biggest problem would be the Holiday weekend and the short notice.

Sounds fun to me! If everyone is fairly local, go for it. Some might have out of town holiday plans, so you might get some declines.

I would only attend if you were immediate family. Since most people travel far for thanksgiving dinner, and its my own time to be lazy after a big meal/shop.

I agree, Thanksgiving is a heavy travel holiday. If most of your guests are local and will be around, it may not be a problem. Talk to your other VIPs and get their thoughts.

I honestly do not like this idea. I know you're excited but you'll be happier if you pick a date that is a little less stressful in terms of timing and a date that is more accommodating all around.

My first wedding was on Black Friday, but we eloped.

Even if you were my sister I'd be pretty annoyed if you got married no black Friday. Especially since I am trying to get FH and I a new smart TV.

I am also going to be bloated after Thanksgiving so dressing up is not on the to do list.

just my opinion on the matter

I'd say bad idea. Black Friday is a day of rest for most people. That's a day where I'd rather be stuffing my face with leftovers and shopping, not going to a wedding.

I think you have a good chance if most guests are local. Some people may have plans already but if I was staying put and your wedding was in my area I would go.

Pros: Most people have that Friday off.

Cons: Guests and vendor availability.

And you better not need any last minute item from the mall or super store. So you'll need to be very organized and prepared.

Pass for me unless you were my sibling. That's a work day.

If you have reached out to everyone you're inviting and they give you positive feedback then you should be good. You might have to find different vendors or pay a little more because it's a holiday weekend. Many people have off and travel to see family.

Here are my thoughts:

-people may have family in for the holidays that they would like to be spending their time with

-anyone who has to travel will deal with traffic and high airfare costs

-people are tired after thanksgiving

-it's really soon, would you be able to send out STDs immediately? People who are planning weddings on holiday weekends send STDs close to a year in advance sometimes

I actually had a friend plan a wedding right around that time. I sadly, could not go because it would have been a DW wedding for me AND I was traveling to NY for Christmas. I couldn't do two trips back to back like that during the holidays.

Hard pass. It would be a struggle for me even if it were on that Saturday after Thanksgiving, but on that Friday would be impossible. DH and I wouldn't be able to go see either of our families, and we'd probably end up spending Thanksgiving in a hotel somewhere. General thoughts= no thanks.

I know someone who did this. Everyone came and they got incredible deals.

Thanks so much for the feedback everyone! Good to hear all sides of things. I appreciate it! We may just shoot for March! Things can be so tricky with school sometimes! General thoughts on the Friday before Easter? Good Friday would not be a factor for anyone we know. I do know I won't have school then and it will hopefully be starting to get warm. I'm aware some may travel for Easter but I don't think anyone we know will. Thanks!

Are you in an area where the roads could be shut down due to snow? Another thing to consider.

Why not just move it to Saturday? It seems you are having issues deciding on the date anyways. Plus you are now getting to a time crunch 8 months out. We are getting married the day before Easter, have a shit ton of OOT guest too. The problem it seems, from what I've read you post, are the terms 'i think, and it would not' like you know for certain people are going to drop what they are doing and go to your wedding on a very religious day. Please don't assume your guest are fine with this. But again, like I said, you are now 8 months out and better get to jumping on everything.