Thoughts on Friday Weddings?

It would be in the evening around 4-5pm

I would have loved to do a Friday evening, but because 85% of our guests were traveling 2-3 hours, we didn't even give it a thought. Had we decided on a Friday wedding, our entire bridal party and parents would have needed to be in town Thursday for the rehearsal.

It is completely up to you, but (IMO) I would give some thought to how many people need to travel and when, and what it will cost them (taking off of work, hotel, etc.). In the end, it is you and your FH's wedding.

Yes that's what matters is that the important people will be there no matter what. However I didn't put much thought into needing to take 2 days off from work for the rehearsal for the wedding party. I'll also review our guest list and who would need to travel.

It is up to you, but Fridays are difficult for people, in general. Are there any Fridays that happen to be holidays where no one has to work?

My uncle had his wedding on a Friday at 5pm. We all had to get off work early (which was inconvenient, but I always like getting off work early), had to be dressed and made-up at work, sat through Los Angeles traffic, and never made it in time to see the ceremony. But, what mattered at the end of the day was that the bride and groom were married and we all still celebrated afterwards.

My wedding is on a Friday! I'm doing it later in the evening so people don't have to take off work!

We are having a Friday wedding! The ceremony starts at 5, the reception at 6. It's going to be awesome and it doesn't interfere with football!! I had to have an October wedding, but I wouldn't dare compete with two different college football schedules. People who want to be there, will. People who don't, will mean more money in my pocket!

Everyone loves to party on Friday, so why not have a wonderful, beautiful wedding. Our wedding is on Valentines Day which is on Friday this year

I am cool with Friday weddings (even though it would be a long day for us). I've only been to one and I took a half day from work and had to travel 3 1/2 hours to get there. I was okay with all that, but I wish it had started just a little bit later. We were traveling from upstate NY to Long Island it we of course hit some of rush hour, and also some additional traffic from it being a Jewish holiday with people on the road trying to get home before sundown. I think the wedding was at 6, 7 would have been even better. Timing can be everything for a Friday wedding.

Yeah these are good points. I have arrived to Friday weddings in the middle of the ceremony. Also whenever I get an invite for a Friday I grunt myself. It would be okay if it was later. I want my guests to be able to party and dance the mighty away so Sunday is out.

Thanks ladies you have def. brought up some good points and questions to ask when visiting venues. Later on Fridays work better with work schedules.

I just worry about being late, but once you are there it's all good and you have fun.

I don't like Friday weddings, personally. That's just me. I'd much rather do a Saturday or Sunday brunch wedding

Mine is also on a Friday - I decided on a closer venue than where I originally wanted to look because I had to prioritize - I would rather have more guests at a venue I love vs. a smaller crowd at a venue I dreamed of. A lot of guests are not going to want to drive in Friday night traffic for over 2 hours to get to a wedding on time. If Friday is your best shot, then I would try to find a closer venue so your guests can celebrate with you on your special day!

I agree with you about the Sunday thing, Natasha! I would roll my eyes at that because I would know that I would eat, have one mimosa and probably leave. No dancing. Blah! Bo-ring! But on Friday, I would leave a half hour early from work and party all night and recover on Saturday.

Don't just assume that "the people who are important will be there.' everyone has different work obligations/busy seasons/school schedules/whatever. and i am saying this as someone who did have a friday wedding.

i checked with our VIPs -- the people we couldn't imagine not having there, like our parents and siblings (our bridal party). we were lenient with the rehearsal -- our bridal party knows how to walk down an aisle so if they couldn't make it on Thursday night we didn't mind.

also something ot think about is Friday traffic, depending on your area of course. in my area, friday traffic is a nightmare. we had to understand when some people didn't make it in time for the ceremony - i honestly wouldn't have known if they didn't apologize and I didn't care.

soooo if your VIPs are on board and you can go with the flow of stuff like that, go for it!

My wedding is on a Friday at 7:30pm Traveling will need to be be done including myself, groom's family, & alot of my immediate family. I do think the important people will make it. It was cheaper and the only time available on a Saturday was 2pm.

I'm having a Friday wedding!

All good things to consider. We live in NH so I'm not worried about traffic. I know all my friends will be excited about taking a day off work and my family will be there no matter what. I will need to talk with his family and get their thoughts because they are in another state.

I'm having a 4PM friday wedding because it was Valentine's Day

I'm having a Friday night wedding (6pm) my thoughts, people have typically a 1/2 year (if you send out save-the-dates) to plan in advance.