Monday wedding?!!

I'm in Long Island, NY a few times I've have had to go to my venue on a Monday & there was a wedding happening. I would check with your VIP's first then go from there.

I like @Ariella idea of getting married on that day, and having a reception later.

I think if you do have a wedding on a Monday, just expect a small turn out.

Are you American or Canadian? That's Canadian Thanksgiving. To be fair, I wouldn't get married on a holiday Monday because nothing is open.

I would attend a Monday wedding, I'd just leave work a couple hours early to get ready. I wouldn't count on people staying super late though.

I did a Monday wedding for my first marriage. The date was very important to us. Even though it's different and you may have less people attend, if it's important to you then do it. Our date was important for a few different reasons, and one of them was my grandmother as well. Good luck!

As PP mentioned, you may have more luck with guests' schedules as that is Columbus Day.

Do people do it? Of course! If it's Columbus Day you'll probably have a decent turn out too. Just make sure to send save the dates so people are aware they may need to take off of work before sending the invites.

Check to see if it is a holiday. I am having a Monday wedding October 9 so some have off for Columbus Day.im also doing a cruise wedding and that's the day it leaves can't help that. Knowing that I only expect half to come

I would definitely take a Monday off to attend the wedding of close family.

If it was a friend, I would still consider taking a Monday off, but it would depend on my available time.

At least at my current job.

I think a daytime wedding should be considered though.

It's not a bad idea, but it is a idea that may result in a smaller number of people attending. If you're okay with it, then go for it! Columbus day might help too, particularly if you have a brunch or early afternoon wedding (kind of life a Sunday wedding then)

There is no way I'd be going to a Monday wedding, unless maybe it was a destination wedding and I would be traveling and off of work then next day.

I would get married legally on that day and have your reception that weekend! that way you still get the special date, but you don't have to worry about a poor turn out!

I think the atmosphere will be a lot tamer because it is not a weekend, but of course you can do it. Just know that you felt like you had to ask the question for a reason....it may not be a big party, but if that's not your priority than by all means go for it.

There are only three instances in which I would go to a Monday wedding:

1. It was an immediate family member's wedding.

2. It was a destination wedding that I planned to attend anyway, so I'd be taking a lot of time off no matter what day of the week it was.

3. It was very local, and I could leave by 10pm.

I don't think a special date is enough of a reason to do this. You'll get a lot of declines. You could find a way to honor her at your wedding in another way, and you could honor her wedding day as well if you want. I bet she'd love a call or visit from you on that day to let you know you're thinking about her.

Depends on how big your wedding is and where. If you are having like 10 people and going out to dinner1 I say sure. If you want the traditional wedding- I'd go with no. Or if it's a destination wedding and everyone gets there Saturday or Sunday and that date doesn't matter because you're all on vacation.

Maybe instead of doing oct 8th pick another month with the same day.

I would say if you kept the wedding small it would be possible. But just expect a lot of declines.

I love the idea, but I'm usually annoyed at off day weddings, even Friday weddings a hassle. It would be different if it was someone I was close to. Its hard to take days off and sometimes even harder to make it through traffic. If it had to start later, then people would have to stay up later. This would make Tuesday like a 2nd Monday. Could you get married on the 8th, then have a celebration on a saturday?

What about her birthday?

It will be tough throwing a Monday wedding but people do it. Have you talked to your families about their availability?

Unless all your guests are extremely local, it's a destination wedding, or immediate family only expect an extremely low turnout and people leaving early if you do.

Sunday weddings are hard enough. Monday basically requires everyone to take at least a day and a half or two days off of work.