Getting Married on a Holiday

I'm with you Celia, (and Amanda) - I can understand if it is a matter of not being able to shoulder the expense, or not being able to get time off, etc. but if you would rather go on a camping trip you do every single year, versus seeing me get married ONE TIME, then I probably don't mean that much to you and maybe you shouldn't be there anyway.

We have a lot of family from FH's side that is 1,000 miles away in Wisconsin. They would not able to attend either way. The majority of the remaining guests are local. So I didn't see it being a major issue. We are doing a vintage July 4th theme, and FH was in the army for 8 years so it's something that ties into his patriotism. My mom has made a few comments that the wedding will cost more, but the only thing that seems to be impacted by the holiday is my hair. I think my hair is a little expensive.

Yes , New Years and so far vendors have been cool and more excited than I have. I have had a few people to complain , but I don't pay it any mind. My only issue is the extra cost just because it's a holiday , like my decorator charging a extra $500

Ours is Memorial Day weekend. I was initially afraid of the higher hotel/flight costs. But when I looked at this year to see the difference in Memorial Day 2015 versus 2 weeks prior, there was only about a $20 difference in hotel and flight. I was surprised, so I agreed it could be Memorial Day weekend. We talked to the VIP family and friends first to see if they could/would come and everyone was cool with it.

And I agree with Amanda.

Closest thing we have here would be a bank holiday - meaning the price for the bit you actually need (registrar) nearly triples and they only book for half the day so there's fewer slots than usual.

(most transport also runs a "sunday service" so it'd be a nightmare for travelling guests)

We had push back on days of the week (for any day suggested that wasn't a saturday) but not much on dates.

Celia - sometimes it isn't just about giving up a holiday weekend or the 4th - we all put in our vacation time at the beginning of the year - if I am camping out of state at the one annual get together I get with all of my kids and grandkids, I am declining. Our kids live in different states and that trip far outweighs a wedding. I really do believe it is for the guest to decide, and for the couple to accept declines graciously.

We thought about doing Memorial Day weekend on a Sunday to get better pricing. However, going "up north" that weekend is HUUUUGE here in Michigan, and it's the first big weekend people often go. So if we did that, we were going to get a ton of crap and probably low attendance.

I'm getting married on a holiday weekend and a few people have said something about it but so far all is well

I am getting married on Mothers day. I honestly, didn't even think twice and forgot it was Mothers day. Only issue for everyone else is that its a Sunday but, everyone is super excited for us and the only issue I have heard is that some have to go to work the next day, but the wedding has to be over by 10pm anyway, so its not a super late night either.

Jeleebeenz - I can vaguely see where you are coming from, but, if you had enough notice, that camping trip could be scheduled on both ends over a different weekend. It's 1 single trip of the many many you've already had and have yet to come. If you truly cared about the individual, you would make it work. It's not as if I, or many other holiday brides, are asking guests to give up their Christmas or something! And, for the record, I have many family members who are putting off their annual labour day weekend trips to attend my wedding. There was zero hesitation and nothing but excitement coming from them. Everyone is stoked and I've had zero people respond with a sense of self sacrifice. My fh's explanation is flawless! Our holiday weddings will be awesome ladies! Especially since we will have just those who truly belong there in attendance!

I schedule weddings on holidays all the time -- at no extra charge. But, for Memorial Day weekend, July 4, and Labor Day weekend, I try to keep my couples off the beaches which will be jammed and so will the parking lots.

Amanda - I don't view wedding attendance as my worth or quality as a friend. I said that in my first post. I am not asking 3 different families to alter their vacation plans so I can attend a wedding. An my one annual trip with my kids and grandkids seriously outweighs ANYONE'S wedding.

Why is the worth of a friend determined by their attendance at a wedding? It is a party.

We are getting married on Labor day (Monday). We have saved money on almost everything and everyone thinks it's a great idea.

We are getting married the Saturday after Thanksgiving and so far everyone has been congenial about it. We were concerned with flight prices but they have already gone down from a few weeks ago. We actually got a discount on our venue in the Keys since it's kinda "off season." Best of Luck!

I'm getting married the Friday of Memorial Day weekend (Not intentionally). I am action ally having some people having problems getting off of work and others praising me for giving them a four day weekend ?. It all depends on the Guests really.

I'm getting married on July 4th as well BUT I'm in Canada. A lot of my vendors are still saying its a long weekend though because of Canada Day. Which makes no sense to me because July 1st is a Wednesday

I am getting married on Mothers Day.

We have been getting some discount since its a Sunday, but some vendors won't work because its Mothers day, so its been hard to find vendors.

I will be passing flowers out to mothers that attend our wedding. Its their day too lol