Newbie, don't know where to start. Is July 3rd a bad day for a wedding given that July 4th is next day?

I think that whatever date you pick most the real important people will make it. You could gage the crowd a bit and see if there is anything on FH's side or your side that would immediately count the day out. Traditions or what not.

Welcome to WW. I personally wouldn't do it because I know a lot of my friends have annual family traditions that are very important to them, and also for cost, I'm not too sure but I think everything might be more expensives, like hotels, venues, flights etc...

You know your friends, just give it some real thoughts, ask yourself if they would come or how many of them would come, then go from there. Gud luck

Haha can't be any worse than the Wed. before Thanksgiving! That's when I'm getting married!

I hope that it isnt a bad day. My FH and I have our wedding day scheduled for July 3, 2011. We thought that by giving everyone plenty of advanced notice that they could plan their vacation around it if they wanted to attend. No plans for that Monday but thinking about a cookout or just letting everyone hit the road so they can get home for their own events.

Thanks to all replies.

Fonsetta that's what I thought. That having a 3 day weekend would make it easier for travel but Patricia has a point too about everything costing more.

Alternatively I would like to do it before that weekend then. That would make flights & hotels cheaper but then people may have already budgeted for a July 4th vacation & can't so both. Hmmm....

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I don't think it's a bad day. However, consider that prices might increase - it's a long weekend and it's in wedding season. Also, keep in mind that you will probably need to book vendors fast. It's a popular day.

We are both foreigners who have lived here for a long time. We have no family here other than his children from previous marriage. I am Australian & he is English & we think that only my mother & stepfather will come. We are hoping his parents, sister & my sister & biological father & his wife will come but they haven't said they will. We only just told them we are engaged & haven't set a date or location. That's why I'm on here. I don't know what, when...In Australia I will have more guests but it will cost more for that reason, though I want my family around me. I could have an engagement party there & a wedding here. I don't know how difficult it is to plan a wedding in another country from where you reside.

Thanks Beautiful. So if I accept the price increase & can find available venues, vendors etc then it shouldn't be a problem. I guess there are pros & cons regarding the guests as I mentioned. We have some East Coast guests & a few foreign ones. We don't have many guests actually lol. That is good as we don't have much time to save for this.

So what does everyone think about doing it the weekend before?

I don't think is a bad day, but considering the holiday you do need to keep in mind it might be complicated if they are from out of town. I would let them know very far in advance if that is the date you want.

The weekend before will be busy as well, anything that implies summer wedding will be pretty busy.

Just choose a date and things will work out and if it gets complicated at the beginning then you can always make some modifications.

Our family and friends are excited. There are some who have already made plans but hey, everyone won't be able to attend anyway. I did get the Sunday discount on the venue and our guests are pretty much planning their summer vacation in sync with the weekend.

Good to know Fonsetta, thanks.

2 parties back to back, h3ll yea!!

First of all welcome to WW, and like stated above the issue is mostly will your guest come and price. when it comes to summers anyways wedding prices go up cause that's wedding season and then you add on the holiday, which everything goes up from flights to hotels, so you have to think about, but the plus is if you give people enough notice they can spend the holidays with you and make it a lil vaca for everyone, so there's a lot to think about. if it's weekend Sundays are cheaper when it comes to weddings a lot of people give out discounted prices cause of the day, just a bit on info to let you know

Congrats! i think it's great! of course there will always be a few that will huff and puff about it being 4th of July weekend, but who cares! I'm a wedding coordinator, and let me tell you- DO what YOU want. After that, just consider those that are super close to you to see if they are planning something so well in advance for that weekend, in case (you don't want certain people to miss the wedding).

Good luck! Let me know if you decide you want a coordinator, or a Day-of-Wedding Coordinator!

Just know that things are going to be more expensive because it's a 3 day weekend and vendors know that. If people wanna come, they'll figure it out.

Welcome...I dont think it is a bad date at all...(married 7-3-10...lol)...it worked out really nice and most people are off July 4th...so it really all depends on your family

Welcome to WW,

First honey this is YOUR wedding! Choose whatever day you want and do not concern with if it will be convenient for everyone else. (In so many ways of course.)

This is the day that you will have to cherish and remember for the rest of your life. Which of these people will be there with you two celebrating each and every year?

You do have to consider your budget for vendor reasons in the area. I see that you have booked already? Great! You will get a better discount on the venue with a Sunday wedding and with people being off for the holiday, there will not be a problem with ending the celebration early or trying to accommodate others having to get back to work.

Are you a DIY bride or what types of vendors will you be hiring? This will make a difference in how much you will be spending. Do you have a theme? What are your colors?

I strongly disagree with Jade. Yes, this is YOUR wedding- but you have to be considerate of guests. A 3 day weekend definitely has it's pros and cons. I picked a weekend that was convenient for my guests, because I didn't care. It was more important to me that they wouldn't be stressed trying to travel then the particular day. Holiday weekends are always tricky.

Vendors will be more expensive, etc. My bigger concern (depending on your area) is that is a very popular weekend for weddings. I think it would be hard to find a good place that is still available. For my city anyway- you're a little late in the game on the planning.

But your area may be completely different.