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Wedding on Father's Day

Samantha, on June 3, 2015 at 9:37 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 11

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So yesterday we toured a venue and we loved it, it has everything we wanted in a venue (ceremony space, beautiful water view, catering, etc). The only date available is the day of Father's Day, June 19. Would you attend a wedding on that day? We really want this venue, but I am having second thoughts because I don't want a ton of backlash from people along with people complaining. Plus, we are inviting everyone's fathers anyway to the wedding, so it's not like they won't see them at all that day, especially since the wedding ceremony won't start until 4 pm. And Father's Day is not really a big thing in either of our families. So, am I over-thinking this?

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Latest activity by Kelly, on October 22, 2015 at 9:44 AM

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Kristina · on June 3, 2015 at 9:39 AM
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Really, really, really not a big deal. Go for it.
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MSWedding · on June 3, 2015 at 9:44 AM
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As someone who is getting married on Father's Day (hello potential date twin!), I say go for it. I didn't know it was Father's Day until someone told FH. Of course, I freaked out, but then realized that it's not that big of a deal. Neither of our families are big into Father's Day, and the wedding would actually be a good opportunity for the families to see each other. There will always be people that say they can't come because of x,y,z; if you like the venue, then do it.
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Jon Anthony · on June 3, 2015 at 9:46 AM
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I don't know too many ppl that go over board planning father's day parties. I think you should be ok.
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Samantha · on June 3, 2015 at 9:50 AM
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Thanks guys, this actually makes me feel so relieved! @mswedding I like what you said about both families getting the opportunity to see each other, I really like that. And my family sees it as a way for the fathers to party and have fun.
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Celia Milton · on June 3, 2015 at 9:52 AM
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We do weddings on Fathers' Day every year. Ask you officiant to include a mention of the importance of fathers in the ceremony.
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FutureMrsCrane · on June 3, 2015 at 9:59 AM
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I would definitely attend and not see it as a big deal that it's on Father's Day. I think you should go for it!
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Samantha · on June 3, 2015 at 10:17 AM
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@celia I love that idea of asking the officiant to say something about it.
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Tahoegirl · on June 3, 2015 at 10:22 AM
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I celebrate father's day every year. And it is important to me. However, I would miss it for a wedding. A wedding is a one time celebration for that couple. If I really wanted to celebrate father's day, I would just do it the day before or the weekend before. Not a big deal.
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OGSue · on June 3, 2015 at 10:38 AM
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Not a problem, if people really want to celebrate Father's Day they can have a brunch and then go to your wedding.
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Paul S Robinson · on June 6, 2015 at 9:53 AM
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As a Father of three girls it would be an honor to see them get married on Father's day. As a photographer it would be a special opportunity to photograph that special relationship between a Father and his daughter. I say go for it.
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Kelly · on October 22, 2015 at 9:44 AM
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I'm really late to this discussion, but I'm so happy to finally find my date twins!

I also like the idea of having the officiant say something extra to honor our fathers (and all the other fathers in attendance) during the wedding.
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