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Durbs12
Dedicated October 2017

Friday weddings...Yay or nay?

Durbs12, on July 25, 2016 at 1:59 PM Posted in Planning 0 69

So I posted about which month would be best earlier today. I got to thinking about October and how we officialized our relationship on October 13, 2013. We have a 3 day weekend for the 13th of October but our weekend is a Thursday through Saturday. The 13th falls on a Friday. How do you all feel about Friday weddings? I'm not superstitious neither is FH so it being Friday the 13th doesn't bother us

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Latest activity by Mrs. Fall Bride, on July 26, 2016 at 10:09 AM
  • Swin.
    Master June 2016
    Swin. ·
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    We were married on a Friday. Everything went really smooth. We actually did the "rehearsal dinner" as a breakfast the morning of so people could fly in late if needed.

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  • Mrs. Sasswood
    Master October 2016
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    My wedding is on a Friday so I guess I'd say yay lol

    Friday the 13th is just a date, anyway so I'm glad you're not superstitious about it!

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  • MrsPope
    Master September 2015
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    I am okay with Friday weddings as long as it's late evening (after 7). I would hate to have to take a full day off work for a local wedding.

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  • Ayesha
    Super October 2016
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    My wedding is on a Friday, I'm hoping it goes well. I've seen mixed reviews on here. I chose Friday hoping to save money...I don't think I'm saving much. I also have concerns about people getting off work...

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  • Amber Erin
    Master August 2016
    Amber Erin ·
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    I would totally attend a Friday wedding. Thursday's, a little tough because I have to return to work the next day.

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  • mimitrue
    Master January 2016
    mimitrue ·
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    Im going to a wedding on that date and have zero problems with it. The only thing is give people plenty of notice for work and babysitters (if you're not having kids at the wedding). You will have people that cannot take work off and may not be able to come.

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  • Krystal
    VIP May 2017
    Krystal ·
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    I'll be a Friday bride too. We're having a DW so we're looking forward to spending Sat & Sun celebrating with our families post-wedding.

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  • BlueHenBride
    Master March 2017
    BlueHenBride ·
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    I'm cool with attending a Friday wedding. It can be tricky if you'll have a lot of guests traveling from out of town, though. Check with the people you absolutely have to have there to make sure they'll be able to make it work.

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  • Shelby_Erin26
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    My wedding is on a Friday. I have a feeling I will get more declines than I would have if it was a Saturday wedding but I have prepared myself for that. The people who really want to be there will be there!

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  • FreshToDeathAng
    Master September 2016
    FreshToDeathAng ·
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    Friday is becoming the new Saturday, I don't blink twice if I get invited to one. More than 50% of the weddings I've gone to over the last couple of years are on a Friday. While it's true that you might receive slightly more declines from OOT guests, if you are my best friend or immediate family member, I'm taking that day off anyways. Go for it!

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  • Mrs. Mac
    Master July 2016
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    Yeap I think Friday weddings are just fine! Evening is best, though IMO.

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  • Durbs12
    Dedicated October 2017
    Durbs12 ·
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    Thanks everyone. That makes me feel good. Everyone at work that will go is on my same schedule mostly. Weven only have about 5 people coming from out of state.

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  • MrsGill
    Expert August 2016
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    I'm getting married on a Friday and my wedding is 5pm so people won't have to take a full day off work and it's also cheaper at most places to get married on a Friday Smiley smile

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  • OG Brittany
    Master December 2016
    OG Brittany ·
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    Friday's are usually cheaper (yay!) and I don't see an issue with them personally.

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  • JoRocka
    Master September 2016
    JoRocka ·
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    I'm getting married on Friday- so I heartily say YAY! DO IT!

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  • FutureMrsMaidenName
    VIP August 2017
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    We attended a Friday wedding last year and we missed the ceremony because we didn't know there would be construction on the 2 lane highway (and only road you can take to get there). The wedding was also a good 45 minute drive away and out in the middle of nowhere so we also got lost on dirt roads because we couldn't get reception for our gps lol. So I am totally ok as a guest attending a Friday wedding as long as the couple won't be mad if I might be late.

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  • Mandi
    VIP May 2016
    Mandi ·
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    Ours was on a Friday. Some OOT guests could not come but otherwise no issues.

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  • Celia Milton
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    We do Fridays every week.

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  • Rachel DellaPorte
    Rachel DellaPorte ·
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    Friday weddings happen all the time now. I've been to several Friday night weddings for family, and I can't count how many we've done professionally. I can't think of one that didn't look just like a Saturday wedding in terms of attendance and excitement.

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  • Sandyfish
    Super August 2017
    Sandyfish ·
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    I would go to a Friday wedding. My day ends at 3:30, so I have a good schedule to attend. I agree with it starting in the evening, so people can beat the traffic and not have to take work off.

    Unrelated, but my mom was born on Friday, Oct. 13, so I don't see it as bad luck at all.

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