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Just Said Yes June 2018

Saturday vs Sunday Wedding

Maranda, on November 9, 2017 at 9:07 AM Posted in Planning 0 10

I want to have a Sunday Evening Wedding, but majority of the guess we'll be traveling from out of state to the wedding. I'm concerned that Sunday is going to be a problem, but it's in July!a

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Latest activity by Maranda, on November 13, 2017 at 3:40 PM
  • K squared
    Super October 2017
    K squared ·
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    Run it by your VIPs first. We had a Sunday afternoon wedding and I couldn't have asked for a better day but it worked because it worked for our VIPS. If Saturday had worked for the majority of our guests then that's the day we would have went with. (since it was more important for us to have our family there)

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  • Katie
    Expert July 2018
    Katie ·
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    Is Friday an option? I agree that Sunday may pose more of a problem for OOT guests as they will all have to take at least Monday off. Amongst my friends, more are willing to take Friday off and start their weekends early than take Monday off and play catch up at work the rest of the week.

    ETA: I apologize, I was assuming an evening wedding. Daytime wedding on Sunday could work just as well!

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  • Celia Milton
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    I don't honestly see Sunday as a problem; we have weddings every Sunday in season. Usually they are slightly earlier than Saturday ones, but they are just as well attended.

    You'll never please everyone.

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  • Rosered
    Devoted January 2019
    Rosered ·
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    First look at how much you will actually save to determine if it is worth it and run it by the people whose absence would upset you. If you save enough money and the people you need will be there, go for it.

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  • Staci
    Just Said Yes July 2019
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    My last wedding was on a Sunday evening in July and so many guest ended up leaving before 8 because they had work the next day or kids had school. I thought it wasn't going to be much of a problem either, but it ended up making the reception kind of a drag.

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  • RPMOB18
    June 2018
    RPMOB18 ·
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    OOT guests will probably need to take a day off anyway. I've been to many Sunday weddings. Do what works best for you!

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  • Kyra
    Beginner May 2021
    Kyra ·
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    Do what is easier for you. If they really want to come to your wedding they will make it happen. If they are out of town they are going to have to travel anyways.

    Saturday's are the most expensive day to have a wedding. Talk prices with your venue.

    I went with a Thursday wedding because it is 10k cheaper than a Saturday.

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  • Jessica
    Dedicated March 2018
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    Sunday is perfectly feasible. I'm Jewish culture, weddings can't be on Saturday, so most end up on Sundays. I've never found attendance to be a problem, even for OOT guests.

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    Just Said Yes October 2017
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    My wedding was a Sunday. 10/22/17! We had the Ceremony on site and 3:30 and reception ended at 9! Still early enough for people to get home not super late. Those who wanted to hangout afterwards our venue had a bar for an "after party" area. It was nice. Honestly, i think the work thing is just an excuse. If they care enough about you they can be tired for 1 day of work and be happy for you. Or they can leave a little early. I had a couple of guests leave a little early because of kids and school the next day. Right after we cut the cake. No biggie. If they care they will show their faces! I invited 170 ppl and 150 were able to come which was exactly what we wanted anyway. We didn't choose Saturday because it was $4,000 more for the SAME EVERYTHING. Ridiculous! We actually liked Sunday afternoon better because we were able to have a beautiful day wedding but also into the evening as the sun set at 6pm! So we were able to get day/night photos. Good luck to you! Do what makes YOU happy. Its your wedding. The people who truly care about you will be there. Its your day. Try not to worry about others too much. Just make yourselves happy for YOUR day and all will fall into place!

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  • M
    Just Said Yes June 2018
    Maranda ·
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    Thanks for the good advice!

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