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Wednesday Wedding??? or Wedding guest cancellations due to bad weather?

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Tina, on October 2, 2018 at 3:42 AM

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I'm struggling REALLY hard because I found my dream venue in NJ, but it's only affordable on a Winter Thursday or Wednesday in the warmer months. Another venue gave me Saturday in a Winter March, however both winter dates, I will risk the chance of possible snow storms, flight cancellations, guests unable to travel due to traffic, car issues, terrible weather. Has anyone ever experienced cancellations or last minute guests issues that made them cancel last minute? Weather in NY/NJ in Feb/Mar has become very unpredictable and based on the storms last year, I'm concerned. I'm leaning towards a warmer Wednesday but I don't know how most of my guests would feel about Wednesdays in general. I understand everyone would probably dislike the idea including some of my bridesmaids (people with kids) and local friends in NY/NJ. But I have spoke to some others that told me it's okay, those who are close will make their way to you with ample notice. My fiance and I moved away to CA but for the convenience of most of my friends and family, we decided we could fly to NY/NJ to have our wedding there so everyone won't have to fly elsewhere. I'm also afraid that we won't hit our minimum of 225. We currently have just over 300 on our list, but don't know what percentage drops making my wedding on a Wednesday.

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Tina · on October 2, 2018 at 1:31 PM
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Thanks Kimberly. I understand all angles of everyone's concerns to switch a date or venue but your post probably soothed me the most. It's probably because it's what I want to hear even though it may not be the most ideal for others. I too hate that venues increase prices just for being held on a weekend. Honestly, even if I did have the money for this venue (The Park Chateau) on a Saturday.. it really pisses me off that I could have the same exact thing for much cheaper on a Wednesday or Thursday. I guess one other question is, do you think theres a big difference between having a wedding on a Thursday vs a Wednesday? I told my fiance, yes it does because its smack in the middle, people would take additional days, leave earlier. But Thursday is almost like a Friday.. You'd just need to take 1 day off if you really wanted to and you can party the night away.
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Tina · on October 2, 2018 at 1:37 PM
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@Kristen I was looking in both NY and NJ. I'm from NY but live in CA now. I've seen over 20 in about 5 days. Found that Jersey venues give you more bang for your buck and I don't know a lot of people who has gotten married out there (a plus for me). My dream venue to The Park Chateau thats offering me a winter Thursday or warmer Wednesday at the same discounted price. The other Winter Saturday given to me is by The Rockleigh which is beautiful too but it's not The Park Chateau. Have you seen both places?
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Kristen · on October 2, 2018 at 1:42 PM
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Both are really beautiful venues! I might personally choose the Saturday at the Rockleigh as I've heard good things about that on in particular. I also am a fan of weekend weddings in general because I feel like you'll get a better turnout and people would stay and party for longer since they wouldn't have to wake up early for work the next day.
Ultimately whichever one you choose you will have a beautiful wedding!
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Jen · on October 2, 2018 at 2:47 PM
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I would find a different venue as I wouldn't choose either of those options. Who attended my wedding was far more important to me than where the wedding occurred. Unless someone was a very close friend or family I wouldn't attend a Wednesday wedding. I would also need to leave fairly early regardless to get to work the next day. I think if you really cared about the comfort/convenience of your guests you would find something that was available during a time when the majority won't be dealing with work, school, etc. If you must go with one, take the weekend - at least then you'd have a possibility of hitting your minimum.
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