Sunday vs Saturday Wedding

I'm having a Sunday wedding, but because it saves us like 20000$ at our venue. I also have probably 75% OOT guests, so they'd have to take a fri/mon off regardless!

This question comes up a lot. For the record, yes, I would attend your Sunday wedding. Lots of people socialize on Sunday. It's still the weekend.

Remember, it's about the hosting -- not the particular day of the weekend. Yes, you have to be reasonable because Monday is a work day for a majority of the population, but you don't need to start at 11:00 AM and end by 4:30 PM. One poster said her Sunday wedding is starting at 6:30 PM. That's a timeline that essentially occurs at Friday/Saturday weddings, and while I wish her a fabulous wedding, I really wouldn't advise it. Sunday can be great, but it isn't Friday or Saturday, and adjustments should be made for the best outcome. Remember, Saturday costs what Saturday costs for a reason, and the venues are well aware of that. If you could make a huge Sunday wedding into the same party that happens on Saturdays, the venues would charge couples the same price for either day. There's a reason it's half off.

Don't lose heart, though. You can still have a great Sunday wedding, but be mindful of your guests. The vibe will be a little different than a Friday (that's another option to consider) or a Saturday evening wedding, but the biggest difference will probably be seen in the last hour of the reception. By that time, most (not all) are thinking about work the next day (and that's a party depressor), and yes, you may lose a third of your guests. There's also not going to be a lot of organic, after-party interest (and the drinking may slow down earlier than on a Friday/Saturday) because after dinner, it's essentially the same as a week night.

I think a 3:00 PM Sunday wedding would be perfect. Forty five minutes at the ceremony, an hour at the cocktail hour, and your reception could start around 5:00 PM. You'll get the feel of an evening reception because you're getting married in the winter, and it will be dark for most of the reception. You could have the party until 9:00 to 10:00 PM, and while you may lose some people (I'd be good until 9:30), you won't lose a majority.

The most foolproof way to lose guests early, even on a Saturday night, is to poorly host them. That means no bar or a cash bar (I've seen it and heard it from the horse's mouths, so the stories of dry weddings that go on into the wee hours of the night are exceptions), sparse apps, cheap food, and unprofessional/DIY entertainment. If you host guests with good drinks, good food, and good entertainment, you've got them -- even on a Sunday -- until at least 9:00 PM. If you don't host them properly, then you'll get what most coffee socials, extended lunches, or church get-togethers yield: it's what I called The After Dinner Exodus. It will give you two hours -- three max. That's been my experience.

If budgeting is essential, I vote, save your money. Half off is a lot...a hell of a lot. Twenty years from now, you know what you'll have? You'll have gorgeous wedding photos, videography (that you could afford because you cut your venue/catering bill in half), and wonderful memories of your beautiful wedding.

I would never choose a Sunday wedding but plenty of people do. Like PP's have said, if you don't mind if people leave early and it's a tame party, it will be fine for you.

I'm having a Sunday wedding. They are very popular in my area, due to availability and price. We were even offered wed and Thursday. My close friends and family are taking Monday off. Everyone else will leave by 10. Since 90% of my guest are family, i don't think it will be noticeable. My ceremony is at 6PM

Sunday wedding here. The day after is Memorial Day. I figured most guests wouldn't have to rush back the next day.

I was very against a Sunday wedding at first however it meant saving nearly $50pp from Saturday night so we went with it. Our plan was to start at 4pm and be done by 10pm. Local people within 2 hours could still be home by midnight, which is late but it's one night, or they could leave a bit early. Out of towners would have to take Monday off but everyone I spoke to about it said they didn't care about taking a day off. Maybe they were lying, who knows, but I've taken many days off for others weddings and wasn't mad about it.

Unfortunately we had to postpone our wedding due to FH's job aspirations, which besides the point. But now we are doing a Saturday afternoon, which was just as inexpensive as a Sunday wedding. That could be another option to save money if venues near you do that. It also was about $50pp less than the evening wedding. We start at 1130am and end at 5pm, so it's more of a day drinking party with mimosas and bloody mary's when people arrive.

I've never been invited to a wedding that wasn't on a Saturday, so I guess it isn't common in our circle/family. I would probably attend but leave by 9:30 at the latest to get home at a reasonable hour. DH would not want to go because he just likes to unwind on Sundays and isn't very social to begin with.

Most of my guests are OOT, so I'm doing Sunday so they have all weekend to explore the city/ mountains.

Save the money , just have an earlier wedding

We're flying in to a friend's Sunday evening wedding and taking Monday off. It depends on your crowd, and what you think will work. I see no problem with it!

We are doing a Sunday wedding eight the reception ending around 9. We did this for the same reason, budget

I prefer a Sunday Wedding: less traffic, cheaper pricing and if you do an earlier affair, everyone will be home in time to get some sleep. Don't know how far ahead you're planning, but if there is time, folks will be glad to take Monday off from work. Give a call to your "besties" and see how they feel about it, but if you down for saving $$ (as I am) do what's best for you. Those most important to you will be there to celebrate any time and any day of the week.

I think Sunday's are good if end early. But check as to what's is included at the discounted rate. My cousin did a Sunday wedding and at the last minute found out it was a different, scaled back menu, limited bar options and only cake (no sweet table)

We are also doing the Sunday of a holiday weekend, granted a less populat holiday. As my mom pointed out, our guests who are OOT would either have to take friday or monday (if they have to work) off to travel.

I went to a Sunday wedding and left around 9:00 since I had to work the next day and it was almost an hour and a half away. I definitely didn't let loose and it wasn't a party atmosphere but if you don't mind that it won't be as lively or have a party type atmosphere then I see nothing wrong with a Sunday. It was a little inconvenient for me but I still went.

I didn't want a Sunday wedding because I wanted my guest to be able to enjoy themselves, have a few drinks, and not have to worry about other obligations the following day.

I've been to some pretty crazy Friday weddings. The work day thing kinda sucks though...I was hungover at a Friday wedding after an epic drunk golf event for work.

We're doing a Sunday wedding!

People who want to be there will be, regardless of the day.

My original date was Sunday but it was already booked so we had to go with Saturday. I think it's fine to do Sunday

My wedding is a Saturday Wedding. I attended a two weddings that were Sunday Weddings. One was for Memorial Day weekend which was fine. The other one I had to leave early I started a new job so I couldn't take the day off.