HELP, please! Should we change our date?!

I wouldn't change the date for one person. There's no way to find a she that will work for absolutely everyone.

Hi Heather - I agree. We liked all of those dates better than MDW when we first started looking, too. They're just not available

I agree that it might be difficult - but she assured me when she thought it was back-to-back weekends, that she would make it work no matter what. Unfortunately, the date was incorrect. I don't fault her for that - this girl is basically her sister (they've been best friends since they were babies).

ETA: I believe most of the Fridays those weekends are available - but it would require almost everyone, especially out of town guests and those in the bridal party, to take time off work (definitely Friday but probably also on Thursday)

We do MDW weddings every year, tons of them. (This year, I have wed, thurs, fri, sat, sun, monday too....)

It's way more expensive to fly on Memorial Day weekend than Father's Day.

Since you already stood your ground for another potential BM, I wouldn't change your date for another. There could likely be more harsh feelings when that BM finds out you changed the date for one but weren't willing to change for them.

Did you already book your venue? You could be losing your deposit if you change. I wouldn't change for one person. Some people will have conflicts with whatever date you choose. I would stick with the original plan

I booked Saturday and found out on Sunday. I would not lose my deposit.

Just going to chime in that I agree about Memorial Day being a more annoying weekend to travel than father's day--traffic will be worse, flying more expensive. We have a wedding this memorial day weekend and I am super annoyed that I have to travel to a wedding instead of having a long weekend to enjoy with the fiance.

Have you considered a Friday or Sunday? We're getting married on a Sunday and while I was hesitant at first, since it's OOT everyone was going to have to take a day off anyway, now it's just Monday instead of Friday. I think a lot more people are doing Friday/Sunday weddings for cost savings and availability.

Don't change it or risk it. One person can't make it, no big deal. Don't stress.

I wouldn't move it to Father's Day weekend that may cause even more problems for more guests

Stick with your date. There's always going to be some people that simply can't make it work. If you change things every time something comes up, you'll end up with a wedding you don't want. Go with what you had already planned & stick to it.

Unfortunately no advice for you but I DO love your avatar.

@Greenleaf if you're that annoyed by a MDW wedding, why go? Ours is July 2, meaning some folks may have their July 4th plans inconvenienced. Our families are traveling from out of town, and preferred the holiday weekend for the extra travel day. It is what it is. I'd rather that a friend with your attitude stay home.