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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

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Virginia · on February 16, 2020 at 9:55 PM
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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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Hannah · on February 16, 2020 at 10:03 PM
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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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Melle · on February 16, 2020 at 10:45 PM
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I think I’d prefer Thursday just because I’d extend a weekend
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Kristen · on February 16, 2020 at 10:55 PM
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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 · on February 16, 2020 at 11:04 PM
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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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Kendra · on February 16, 2020 at 11:54 PM
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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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Gena · on February 16, 2020 at 11:55 PM
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That makes it super easy and convenient!
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Gena · on February 16, 2020 at 11:56 PM
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Yes, the weekend travel would be better for our guest.
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Gena · on February 16, 2020 at 11:57 PM
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That's my thought too!
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Gena · on February 16, 2020 at 11:58 PM
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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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Gena · on February 16, 2020 at 11:58 PM
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Yes, since we're doing it in the evening, Thursday seems best.
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Gena · on February 16, 2020 at 11:59 PM
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Long weekend + holiday weekend = PARTYYYYY 😁
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Nefetera · on February 17, 2020 at 12:44 AM
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I would perfer Thursday so my guest can stay till Sunday ...throughout the weekend
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Rebelle Fleur · on February 17, 2020 at 4:12 AM
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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 · on February 17, 2020 at 7:54 AM
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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 · on February 17, 2020 at 10:09 AM
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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 · on February 17, 2020 at 10:36 AM
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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 · on February 17, 2020 at 11:45 AM
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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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