Friday or Sunday weddings?

We're doing a Sunday wedding. Most of our friends are Jewish and their weddings had also been on Sundays and as guests we felt fine attending and leaving when we felt it was reasonable. They were the typical "big party" type weddings that would occur on a Saturday night as well. Our own wedding though is slated to end by 8:30 and all of our guests are local to the area.

The Friday weddings I've been to I felt rushed as a guest (I was late to one of them). It was stressful for me to leave work, change into formal wear, hit rush hour traffic and make it to a wedding that started at the normal time that I leave work. Still a good night but I would have liked the ample time to prepare.

I personally would prefer a Friday wedding to a Sunday wedding. I can stay up and party without worrying about work the next day. That's just me.

Friday for sure. If I have to work on Monday, I'll be leaving after dinner.

Out of the two, I would choose Friday. Gives you more time to spend with your guests. The only thing that I would consider is your guests. Do you have a lot of guests coming from out of town? Are you getting married in an area that there is a lot of daily commutes? FH and I were considering a Friday wedding, but our wedding is in the Chicago suburbs, so we were worried about guests getting stuck in traffic.

I strongly considered a Friday or Sunday wedding when looking into venues and was SO close to having a Sunday brunch garden wedding. But the venue I really wanted didn't work out for a few reasons and I ultimately decided to have it on Saturday. It is the most convenient day for my guests and I am excited to share this day with as many friends and loved ones as possible. I have been to Friday weddings before and I know how much of a burden it can be for some to attend. We weighed all the options (price/guests/time/vision) and our guests were most important to us. Everyone's situation is different so see what works best for you.

As others have said, Friday night is more a party atmosphere or you could have earlier, more low key on Sunday. Depends what type of event you want. My wedding was on a Friday evening. Followed up by a picnic on Saturday afternoon so I had more time with friends and family that traveled.

As a guest, I also prefer Friday weddings over Sunday. Give me something to look forward to at the end of the work week. On Sunday, I'd be thinking of work the next day.

Friday. Ours is friday. Yes they may have to take the day off work or a half-day but at least they can stay for the full reception since most will have off Saturday. I would be afraid of a Sunday wedding that a lot of people would leave early since the next day is a work or school day.

Sunday wedding starting at 2, so people from out of town who have to leave early can still enjoy a good bit of time.

Our wedding is on a Sunday, it starts at 4pm and will end around 10:30pm. People in my family party no matter what day it is lol. This is vastly a "know your crowd" thing, and be aware that people may not be able to stay the full time if you choose Sunday.

I like friday cause less people have to work the day after

Personally, I don't like Sunday weddings. I feel like I have to leave early to get home and go to bed for work the next day. Sundays are usually a grocery and other chores day for most people so it throws their whole weekend off. If your wedding starts later on a Friday, it really shouldn't be an issue for anyone.

Personally as a guest - I prefer Friday weddings (even if I'm traveling)! I'm more likely to party on a Friday night, and you have the whole weekend to recover from the wedding

Also - I know it's just mental - but it feels way easier for me to ask for a half day off on a Friday afternoon than for a Monday morning. Traveling home or being hungover on a Monday morning starts the whole week off rocky!

I think I would prefer Sunday. I wouldn't want to travel the day of the wedding to make it to an OOT wedding on a Friday, and I don't mind taking off Mondays becuase they suck anyway lol. Plus I looooove brunch.

We are having a Friday wedding! It's a DW so all guests are arriving on Wednesday or Thursday. Ceremony is at 4 followed by cocktails, dinner, and reception

My wedding is on a Sunday. I understand it's a work night for everyone, so we'll end the reception by 9:00.

My wedding is on a Sunday, the day before Memorial Day. Most guests are OOT and appreciated that they could come in on Saturday and not deal with Friday holiday travel.

Mine is Sunday but it is Memorial Day weekend so people may be off on Monday.

My wedding is a on the Sunday of Memorial day weekend. (like the two ladies above!!)

I plan on starting the reception at 6, ceremony at 5.

It was wayyyyyyyyyyy cheaper.

VIPs were excited.

1 less day for me to take off. (Monday off) And I may work on Friday.

I get scared that everyone will leave early, but I can't stress about that.

If they do, just have another drink and dance with my husband.

We are getting married on a Sunday. Our wedding will be from 3-10. We wanted that date and it was a plus it was on a Sunday which would be cheaper. Even if it wasn't my wedding, I would prefer Sunday over Friday. Friday would be a long day at work or school and I would just want to go home and crash, not get dressed up for a wedding.

Ours is Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. FH is Jewish so Saturday was a no-go, and all of our families are OOT. Everyone has Monday off and is looking forward to partying!