Friday Reception?

My wedding is all going to be on a Friday! I vote-go for it!

I am getting married on a Friday . I see no problem with it.

Friday weddings are the best. I am biased but it was amazing for people to start their weekend off with one extra day!

Also don't do a reception for those who cannot attend the ceremony.

Friday weddings are actually pretty common since venues are usually cheaper on a Friday or sunday.

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But my ceremony and reception are on a Friday (it saved us a thousand plus I feel we can truly have a good night without people worrying about a Sunday service to get too)

Anyways I'm a go for it. I have also been invited to a reception that we weren't invited to the ceremony. I do admit it was a little weird....because we didn't know it was reception only. Not a huge deal though.

Hey, my fiance and i will go to city hall on Friday and get out papers and everything then have the ceremony and reception on saturday. Then we will mail in the papers once everything is complete with the pastor. I believe that's how it works in Indiana

My wedding and Reception are going to be on a Friday. It's your day so you need to do what makes you happy. Those that care for you it won't matter what day if the week it is.

We're having the ceremony and reception on a Friday -- saves money, and we get to spend more time with family & friends (esp out of towners) over the weekend. Plus, more time to relax and recover!

Go for it! SF city hall is beautiful.

Sauce is near there in Hayes Valley and they have a big back room. Might be a good spot for the smaller group.

Fridays are pretty popular now. I see no problem with it.

Friday weddings are just fine, but usually they happen a little later in the evening so that the local guests may come after work and not need to take the day off. Also, tiered weddings are not cool. I understand that city hall venues cannot host full 100+ people parties but I would be turned off by only being invited to a reception following a ceremony that had literally just occurred. It comes off as very gift grabby.

Fridays usually go over great! Some people even like it because it just starts their weekend off a little early!

That sounds beautiful! SF city hall is lovely, and so close to so many picturesque spots! My cousin was married there recently.

Fridays are pretty popular lately, and I think you'll be just fine with a Friday event.

You'll probably hear several people tell you not to invite guests to the reception that aren't invited to the ceremony. I don't see why? I've seen this so many times and never thought anything about it. Some people will just never be happy no matter what you do, keep that in mind! There is nothing wrong with the Bride & Groom wanting an intimate ceremony with only their family and a celebration with others afterwards. There is also nothing wrong with a Friday wedding. People will have to request off work and such but they will because they love you and want to be there for your big day!

You have to host the people that are coming to the ceremony immediately after. So in essence, you will be hosting two parties. Do you really want to do this? I'm having a City Hall wedding too, we are taking our 15 out for dinner after. No other parties.

We are doing a Friday

Friday!

Option 1 - Continue with your plan. I love San Francisco City Hall! I think Friday is fine.

Option 2 - Have the ceremony on Friday and take them out to dinner. Then have reception on another time, preferably a few months later.

Option 3 - Have an intimate ceremony and reception.

I've been to both options 2 and 3. With option 2, the guests invited only to the reception all understood the couple sort of eloped with family/best friends witnessing the ceremony. Everyone had a great time! You can also make the event quite casual if you want.

Option 3 is my personal favorite! There is so much details in those weddings and love. I always feel so honored to be invited to an intimate wedding.

I wanted a Friday wedding, but one of my BM wouldn't be able to make it. I loved the idea of having the weekend to cooperate and such. I say go for it!