Getting married on Veterans Day?

Only one day out of a full 365 works for you guys?

I asked my FH who is a veteran and he said "kind of. If it's the only day that works for them, it's fine. If they have veterans in attendance, they may not agree, but I don't think they would be offended or anything."

We've had a few people ask about this date, I would suggest the search bar.

In Canada, we are petitioning to make Remembrance Day a Federal Holiday, it's a bank holiday and when I was a kid, we had a half day at school because the rest of the day would be spent at services. It's a big deal here.

I would say it's a know your crowd, if you have spoken to your VIPs and no one objects, then go for it. However, if you can find another date, maybe go for that.

Depends on if you have veterans in your family and how they feel about it. I have veterans in my family. I don't think they would mind. However, I still would ask.

Since 11/11 is a Saturday, there will be tons of weddings that day. Don't worry.

I know what you mean, we wanted our wedding on 11-4 but the venue was booked that day. They had the 11th and 25th open. The 11th our anniversary would always be Veterans Day and the 25th could fall on Thanksgiving, so we went a week ahead to Oct 28th. It's up to you guys though I'm sure you wouldn't be the only people to be married on Nov 11th

It's a Saturday; it'll be booked. I would probably add a few lines to the ceremony honoring vets. I always have a little part that grounds us in the season, whether it be the first days of spring, labor day...mother's day......

I think it's fine.

I work in the Defense industry and while I don't think it's a somber day like Memorial Day, I still feel weird about it.

My fiance is a vet. The only day that worked for everyone to go dress shopping was Sept 11 so I talked with him about it and it was no big deal. Just be sure to recognize any veterans in attendance!

That's our wedding day, my FH is a veteran and he doesn't see a problem with it. Our wedding is this year and it's a Friday, so a lot of people won't have work that day. It makes it easier- a lot of FH's veteran friends will be able to come as well.

Agree with Sarah. I couldn't imagine getting actually married on 9/11 and celebrating every year while the rest of the country is in mourning. Good thing you don't celebrate the day you went dress shopping. I actually bought my wedding dress on Veterans' Day...I only remember that because it was a day off.

Thankfully, you don't celebrate "I said yes to the dress" anniversaries.

Both of my parents, most grandparents, and my FIL are all veterans.

I'd be a little weirded out about it. You really can't pick ANY other day? I seriously doubt that.

Coming from a military family I know I wouldn't get married on veterans day. But there is no law against it. Maybe ask the vets in your family. If you do pic this that I would definitely find a tribute to do.

I'm a 26 year veteran and I don't understand why people have a problem with this.

1. Memorial Day is to recognize and honor those who died while uniform, serving our country. (I would not attend a Memorial Day wedding).

2.Veteran's Day is to recognize and honor the service of our country's veterans. THE LIVING ONES NOT THOSE WHO DIED WHILE SERVING.

3. Armed Forces day is to honor those currently serving.

As a veteran I have no issue with someone getting married on Veteran's Day.

Dress day.

Monday is too early for this.

And, as a vet, please don't have us all stand to be recognized at a wedding. The overwhelming majority of us would feel quite awkward about that.

I originally wanted 11/11 because I am

HUGE history geek, but my church hosts Rememberance Day services and has open visiting for the Legion so they said they wouldn't. My church means more then the day.

I don't think there's anything disrespectful about getting married 11/11 -- I've officiated several weddings on that date.

The first time 9/11 fell on a Sat., the wedding industry wondered if couples would avoid the date. But, I think of it as taking back the date from the terrorists. Of course, we'll never forget the horrible memories, but it is nice to add some nice ones to that date. And, lots of babies have been born on 9/11 since 2001.

I thought about having our wedding 11/11/16 and it was a day off for majority of my guests. We ended not having a November wedding but I don't see an issue with this. Listen to the advice of those who are Vets on this site.