Wedding on a Wednesday

This really depends on your crowd and whether they’re all local. We couldn’t attend a wedding on a Wednesday out of town because that would mean pulling our kids out of school and H taking multiple days off. We may be able to attend a local wedding on a Wednesday depending on time/who it was for.

View Quoted Comment Luckily everyone is mostly local, the only ones that aren’t local are my sister & her husband & son. But I know they wouldn’t miss it for the world (she will be my MOH💗). So I don’t think traveling will be much of an issue for most people. But we do plan on looking at venues within 15 miles of where we live 😊

View Quoted Comment That’s very true about the BBQ or party for anyone who couldn’t make it! His grandparents mean so much to him, my engagement ring is his other grandmothers first engagement ring. I guess I’m also just concerned on what venues would be willing to do a wedding in a Wednesday, but I’m located in Southern California so I know the possibilities are almost endless 😳

I don't think finding a venue will be an issue. Weekday weddings are more common these days to save money as Saturday weddings are very expensive. I agree with previous posters, your date in 2019 is a bit away and even though that day might work now, jobs can change, babies can be born, life happens. Don't count on everyone being there just because they said they can right now.

I would avoid a Wednesday at all costs. There's really no reason to get married on someone's 65th anniversary, especially if it's almost two years away. [And also, having a family member officiate can go disastrously wrong.]

View Quoted Comment Oh trust me I know it may not work for everyone, I’m the youngest of the family so everyone is mostly married and/or having kids. Whoever makes it, great! Whoever doesn’t make it I understand 😊

Lots of people get married on weekdays, so you may not have a problem. My friend got married on a Wednesday, and only 5 people couldn't come.

You could get married and keep it small on that day and have a bigger reception that Saturday.

Whether you have another "reception" or not, you have to have a reception of some sort for those who come on Wednesday. I just don't think this is a good reason to do a Wednesday wedding. You're making it inconvenient for your guests and your reception will likely end very early.

Have it whenever you want. The venue will be available and less expensive. But, be prepared that some people may not come and the evening will likely end early. If people have to work the next day, they are not going to party it up until late. We don't want to read a BAM complaining about how your feelings were hurt.

Go for it! I’m getting married on my grandparents anniversary. I think it’s sweet

I think it’s very cool and hip to have a week day wedding. I’d do it in 2018 though. Why wait?

I like Meaghan's advice. You could do a private ceremony on the Wednesday and do a reception the following weekend.

Could you wait till 2020? I know that’s the 66th anniversary, but with leap year that date would be a Friday. Just an option.

I have been to a few weekday weddings and they all had pretty good turn out as far as guest. If you let your guest know in enough time requesting off work and making arrangements shouldn’t be a problem. Another good thing about your wedding is since it’s on a weekday it will be thousands of dollars cheaper then the traditional weddings. I would still shoot for that date if people really want to be apart of your special day the day of the week wouldn’t matter. Good luck and congratulations.

View Quoted Comment Not to be morbid, but if her grandparents are already celebrating their 65th anniversary in a year and a half, having a wedding two and a half years from now (or even 18 months from now) might not work.

View Quoted Comment You have to have a reception on the day of for those who came. The reception is to thank your guests for coming to your ceremony. That's the purpose of it.

If you don't mind that some people won't be able to make it, then do the wedding on your meaningful day....take those people out to a nice dinner, and do a bigger reception on the weekend if you want to.

Is Wednesday an unusual day to have a wedding? Yes.

however, it sounds like you’re keeping it very small and the date is meaningful. I’d go for it and understand that the date may not work for all of your guests.

I’m having my wedding on a Thursday. It’s immediate family and close friends and is destination. I chose it because of cost. I just checked with everyone first...but I think your reason is wonderful!