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Weekday Wedding Advice Needed.

Gena, on February 16, 2020 at 9:37 PM Posted in Planning 0 18
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My fiance and I plan to have a weekday wedding since the prices are lower than weekend weddings. We're considering either Monday or Thursday.


We'll have between 100 - 120 guests and about 1/3 of the guests will be traveling from out of state or out of the country. We haven't decided if we'll have the wedding in town or at a venue about 1 hour away.
How do we decide which day will be better, Monday or Thursday? There are pros and cons for each of those days, but we're not sure what factors to consider when making a final decision. Thanks!

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Latest activity by Jennifer, on February 17, 2020 at 11:45 AM
  • Virginia
    Super June 2021
    Virginia ·
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    We are getting married on the Thursday before Good Friday. Most people in our will already be off anyway.
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    If I had to travel from out of town, neither is ideal but Monday I think is a bit better. This way I can travel over the weekend and not have to take out as many days off of work. For Thursday, I would probably have to take Wednesday-Friday off of work, while with Monday, I may only have to take Monday and Tuesday.
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I think I’d prefer Thursday just because I’d extend a weekend
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    I would suggest Thursday too but the pp above made a good point about how it could affect travel for our of town guests. Truthfully you two should choose a day that works best for you not others.
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  • Cortney
    Devoted August 2020
    Cortney ·
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    I think I’d prefer an extended weekend Thursday so I didn’t have to rush back Monday night/early Tuesday. I guess it also depends what the ceremony/reception time would be. If it’s later, Thursday would be better IMO.
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    Devoted July 2021
    Kendra ·
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    I say Thursday to extend the weekend for guests.


    We are getting married on a Thursday this year 4th of July weekend. I would suggest trying to find a Thursday right before a holiday weekend. Everyone loves being able to extend holidays!
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  • G
    Savvy May 2021
    Gena ·
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    That makes it super easy and convenient!
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  • G
    Savvy May 2021
    Gena ·
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    Yes, the weekend travel would be better for our guest.
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  • G
    Savvy May 2021
    Gena ·
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    That's my thought too!
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  • G
    Savvy May 2021
    Gena ·
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    Yes, great points have been made and it will ultimately depend on what's best for us. 🙂
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    Savvy May 2021
    Gena ·
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    Yes, since we're doing it in the evening, Thursday seems best.
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    Savvy May 2021
    Gena ·
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    Long weekend + holiday weekend = PARTYYYYY 😁
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  • Nefetera
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    Nefetera ·
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    I would perfer Thursday so my guest can stay till Sunday ...throughout the weekend
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  • Rebelle Fleur
    Master July 2021
    Rebelle Fleur ·
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    I’d get. Thursday where the Friday is a holiday or a Monday that’s a holiday. We choose a Sunday where the Monday is a national holiday.
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  • Andrea
    Master January 2021
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    I think Thursday would be a better choice for out of town guests, but Monday would work well if you're getting married on a long holiday.

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  • Kasyah
    Devoted July 2020
    Kasyah ·
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    We chose Monday. This gives our guests time to travel over the the weekend and also spend time with us before. We are making a weekend of it and everyone has loved they idea! They don't mind taking the Tuesday to head back.
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    Thursday is better personally for my work schedule and my husband's. But since it's a weekday wedding I'd expect more "no" responses than a Saturday wedding.

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  • Jennifer
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    Jennifer ·
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    Honestly I hate having to take a PTO day for a wedding, I would respond no to a weekday wedding, but I understand why couples may choose to do this. I would say Thursday would be better though.

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