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D1
Master October 2013

Friday 13th wedding?

D1, on June 7, 2012 at 1:23 PM Posted in Planning 0 22

Would you hold your wedding on a Friday 13th? We are currently getting married on our anniversary Dec 13, 2014. If I end up moving it because of my dad's health issue and want to stay on our anniversary in 2013, it would be a Friday nite wedding and reception in the same location, probably starting at 7:30 pm.

I really wanted to hold our wedding on our anniversary - so would you hold it on the 13th if it was a Friday or find another day that was not as special to you.

22 Comments

Latest activity by Tina~Bo~Bina, on June 7, 2012 at 3:58 PM
  • Just Reenski
    Master December 2012
    Just Reenski ·
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    The day is special to you, and obviously lucky for you, too, so I say go for it.

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  • Ryan
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    Ryan ·
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    I wouldn't, only because I prefer Saturday weddings.

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  • GBAC :)
    Super August 2012
    GBAC :) ·
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    If you believe in superstitions then i wouldnt do it.. if you dont then go for it!!

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  • Honey B.
    Master May 2012
    Honey B. ·
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    I don't see a problem with having it a "Friday the 13th" but I'm partial to the number 13, always have been!

    If you are weary of doing it that day then maybe have a small ceremony so your actual wedding anniversary will be 12.13 and then have another wedding a different day?

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  • MrsKAllTheWay
    Super October 2012
    MrsKAllTheWay ·
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    I prefer Saturday weddings, also, but if the day is special to you, go for it! I'm marrying a hockey player, lol! We're way too superstitious Smiley xd

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  • Brandy
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    Brandy ·
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    If they date means that much to you I say go for it Smiley smile

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  • Sara
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    Sara ·
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    One of my friends got married on Friday the 13th. There first date was on Friday the 13 (of a different month), so it was special to them to get married on Friday the 13th.

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  • sundaycupcake
    VIP October 2013
    sundaycupcake ·
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    Friday the 13th has always been a normal day for me, so I wouldn't mind holding it on that day.

    I don't know how bad is your dad's condition, but if it were my dad, I would definitely move up my date.

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  • Ms. M
    VIP December 2012
    Ms. M ·
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    One of my friends got married on Friday the 13th too. No special meaning for them, it was just a date that was available.

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  • Yardiegirl
    Master September 2012
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    I prefer a Saturday wedding so no but it all depends on how much you let superstition run your life...if it's just gonna be the day you could get...then go ahead...but if you are going to forever blame everything bad that happens in your marriage on the fact that you got married on that day then...no

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  • AngelaGoodwin
    Devoted April 2013
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    If it were my father, I definitely would do everything to make sure he was there at my wedding. I hope your father is not too ill but from you description above, it does sound like a concern. Hopefully you'll work something out!

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  • B
    Expert July 2013
    BethBlue1115 ·
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    If it's just about having a wedding on a Friday, you know best how that may affect your guest list. But if you're worried about it being "Friday the 13th," I say go for it. My fiance and I got engaged on a Friday the 13th and its always been a lucky day for me!! The day has special meaning to the two of you, I'd do it.

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  • LovedOurWedding
    Super October 2012
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    I would not let a superstitution dictate your choice of wedding. It is just antoher day in my book except for a few people who like to hype it up. I am having a friday wedding this year and it has been received very well. A common comment has been we still get to have our weekend!!!

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  • D1
    Master October 2013
    D1 ·
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    My dad has severe dementia - most likely from alzheimer's - His short term memory is very much impaired and he is going through testing now. It will be a couple more months before we know anything official and how to proceed. My sister thinks it might already be too late to have him very involved anyway so keep our original date. We are just tossing ideas around at this point about moving it to 2013 and what date it would be.

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  • Leisa
    Super March 2013
    Leisa ·
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    We're getting married on a Friday simply so we can party and hang out with our guests all day Saturday before we all fly back home on Sunday. I don't know if I would focus on what day, Friday or Saturday.....stay focused on your anniversary date that you want, and whatever your heart/gut is telling you regarding your fatherSmiley smile Friday or Saturday, you are already lucky, because your marrying the man of your dreams.

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  • Toni-Marie
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    Toni-Marie ·
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    Friday the 13th is good luck friday in my world-- I say go for it!!

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  • Shellie
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    Shellie ·
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    I am getting married on a friday. I would totally get married on a friday the 13th. It's actually statistically safer because people tend to be more cautious.

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  • Jasmine
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    Jasmine ·
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    I say go for it. Honestly just depending on the day and how your day is going sun, mon, tues, wed, thurs, fri, sat, or sun could be a bad luck day.

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  • Alyshia
    Dedicated July 2012
    Alyshia ·
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    I am getting married next month on Friday the 13th and could not be happier. I think that Friday is good because then our families still have their weekend to explore fl and besides I am not very superstitious. I think it will be amazing and a great way to start our lives

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  • Shaun Gray
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    You aren't doing it for superstitious reasons, you're doing it because that date is special to you and your Groom, and also so that the special people in your family can celebrate the joyous occasion. So, I say go for it! It is an added perk that most vendors will run slightly less expensive since it's a Friday.

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