Memorial day wedding?

My wedding will be the Sunday before Memorial day. we did it this way so the OOT guests don't have to miss work or school. I honestly don't think it'd be a problem if you send STD/Invites early to your OOT guests.

Depends. I live in Michigan. Memorial day is the first big weekend where people go "up north" and its a big deal. We thought about it ourselves to save money, but realized that people would be pretty upset if we made them stay home for the holiday, and either might not come, or be kind of resentful if they did.

I know there is the argument that if they loved you, they would be there. But as the ww motto goes, nobody cares about your wedding as much as you do.

I also thought about Memorial Day weekend but I settled with Labor Day weekend instead. I think it's a good idea...

I'm personally not a fan of holiday weekend weddings, but I think if it was OOT it would be nice to have the extra travel day.

We were going to do Memorial Day weekend, but as Nicole mentioned, folks here in the cold states use that weekend to get out and travel. If you know the people you want to come will come, though, I say go for it.

We are getting married on the Sunday of Memorial Day - it was cheaper & gave people the travel day (and no one has to take off work)

We considered Memorial Day weekend, but many of my friends are already parents and they told me that the kids will be in school still. I really liked the idea especially since it's a longer weekend. And also my family is coming from California and they think airfare will be high that weekend. I don't know why, but I thought it was a good idea. Go for it

I'm not from the US but my FH and I are having our wedding on a Canadian holiday weekend as well. We purposely picked that day based on the fact that majority of our OOT guests come down that weekend anyways to visit so it saves them a trip. I have found that because of this though quite a view vendors were unavailable because of it (on vacation, or don't work holidays) or they were charging a higher rate. We like the date and if people don't want to come due to other obligations or priorities then I understand. We knew that we may have declines because of the fact it's a holiday and we're okay with it.

We are fully booked every holiday weekend day, but there are considerations; if your wedding is going to be in a vacation area, like the NJ shore, everything will be more expensive and the hotels will probably require 2-3 day stays.

Summer holidays are important to us here in Minnesota and there isn't anyone I am close to that doesn't complain when they get a invitation around those holidays! Don't do it.

I'm not a fan of holiday weddings. In my family, you can't schedule ANYTHING from MDW to Labor day because everyone goes to the shore all summer.

I'm pretty sure travel costs are also always higher on holiday weekends.

Mine is the Saturday before. My venue questioned if I wanted to keep that date because of Memorial day. Some vendors charge extra for the day/weekend of though.

Be prepared to get declines from people who have plans every year, but as long as VIPs can come, go for it!

Not sure where you are but here are some things to keep in mind. I know here Holiday weekends are more expensive for venues. Also traffic is absolutely terrible due to the amount of things happening in the city and hotel rooms get crazy expensive for guests

I attended a wedding the Saturday of Memorial Day in 2014 and the Saturday of MLK weekend this year (my workplace follows NY Stock Exchange holidays and is closed the Monday that is MLK day). To be honest, I was grateful for the extra weekend day each time, and I wasn't even an OOT guest for either wedding. I think it's fine. For the record, I live in PA, which is def considered a northern state. I have the whole summer ahead of me...I wouldn't be concerned about a wedding the "start of summer".

Yeah it depends. Michigan=the start of "Up North" season. We considered Labor Day weekend and it's basically the reserve of it being the last big "Up North" weekend that you expect to see "everyone". So we nixed that right away. It's all about knowing your crowd too.

I'm going to one this year on that Sunday its great I don't have to take monday off like I would any other Sunday wedding

My fiancé and I decided to get married on Friday, May 15th (the weekend before MD) so that we will have a honeymoon that starts on Saturday (May 16th) and runs through Memorial Day. We are resting on Saturday before flying for Colorado on Sunday. Then we return the next Sunday, which gives us Monday to rest.

We heard from family and friends that they would rather have Memorial Day weekend to attend work picnics and family reunions. Keep in mind that MANY annual events occur on Memorial Day weekend. For example, my favorite annual event in Michigan is the Alma Highland Festival, which is a very big deal and important to me. My family has a get-together annually that weekend as well. It's a busy holiday. I would avoid getting married that weekend because you might struggle to get away for an anniversary trip. Also, your anniversary plans will be harder to book and more expensive because they will fall on a holiday. Consider that!

We are getting married the Saturday before Memorial Day. I have a good amount of OOT guests and teachers that will be coming. It works out well with having the extra day off from work. I know some people always have plans for these holidays but I sent out STD's way in advance, if they still can't come. Oh well more fun for the rest of us!

My wedding is Memorial Day weekend 2016 and most of my family is local and those that aren't said they will do whatever! My family is great!