Weekday wedding

I am having my wedding oct 17th which falls on a monday. Like you we picked a day that was special to us. I understand and accept we may have a high rate of declines since it is a workday. If you are planning on having a weekday wedding just understand and be okay with the fact that some people will decline or only come to the ceremony, or reception.

Since you are expecting a heavy amount of declines, I would recommend making it a small wedding.

As long as you are very gracious about declines I think you should go for it. Just make sure the vision that you really want for your wedding is achievable if certain people can't attend.

As long as you are very gracious about declines I think you should go for it. Just make sure the vision that you really want for your wedding is achievable if certain people can't attend.

There's nothing wrong with a weekday wedding as long as you know you will get a lot of declines. Your best bet might be to make it immediate family in super close friends only. Keep it super small. Maybe do the reception at a nice restaurant or in a backyard with 20-30 people. Or your could do an in suite wedding like CK did. She had 15 people in a hotel suite.

More and more brides are opting for weekday weddings due to the fact that some venues will give a pretty substantial discount for them. That's partially why Fridays and Sundays became so popular. Look into some smaller venues in your area like a bed and breakfast or other smaller venue. Also, realize that even if you start the ceremony later in the evening at a time where you think more people will be off work already, they may still decline due to the fact they have work in the morning.

I had a Thursday wedding, we only had one family due to school and 2 husbands that couldn't come due to work. You will get more declines than normal, but if this is the date you want, those that want/can be there will be there.

I am going to say I think it's a bad idea. I get that the day is special to you, but only to you.

Its asking a lot for guests to take off work mid-week (factor that lost income into their cost to attend) plus gift, travel, hotel like other weddings. Just as others have said, expect a lot of declines. Fridays and Sundays are non-peak days to consider. They are getting more popular because at least a majority of people have the day off.

I personally would not come to a weekday wedding unless they were a family member or incredibly close friend. I can handle a weekday wedding if it's a Friday but that's it.

I have to admit, I don't really understand the need to get married on a day that's already special. Your wedding day will be special BECAUSE you got married that day. Make a new day! And make it a weekend!

(If you're stuck on the weekday idea, like others have said, go for it, but expect declines and be gracious about it.)

MY best friend just had a weekday wedding, (Wednesday, Dec 30th). She had a few people turn up late because of work, but it actually worked out pretty well since it was during the holidays a lot of people had time off anyways.

Weekday weddings can be fantastic for saving on services.

From a photography standpoint something that may help is if you do a first look (pre ceremony) with your photographer. That makes it easier to have a later ceremony so people can come after work since you don't have to do photos afterwards.

If you do it, make sure people know why you chose it, so they can appreciate it! I would think like on your website if you make one. Anyway, I think it is fine. My FH and I talked about whether or not we would hate being invited to a wedding that was during the week, and both agreed no, especially if we only needed to take off one day of work if it was local. Like others say, just expected declines. :-)

We are having a Sunday wedding. If that day means that much to u, then go for it.

We do them all the time, especially during the summer. It'll be cheaper, and frankly, people go out during the week all the time...

We had a Tuesday wedding and had a great turn out. Only a few people had to miss for work. Like Christine's friend though it was over the holidays and people had time off.

Do you. As long as it works for you, FH, and your nearest and dearest. However, if you're dreaming of a big, blow out party...maybe not.

I see that your date is during the summer and I think that makes a difference too. We did a wedding last summer on a Thursday and you never would have known it was a weekday at all - no holding back with the party. The out of town guests knew ahead of time and seemed happy to take the time off. Of course it was also San Diego so a great place to vacation. I agree, do what means the most to you. Summertime has a more relaxed feeling, you could just plan to end a little more early for those that do have to work. (Oh, and if outside, keep in mind where the sun will be!)

During the week after work hours? what's the difference between a Wednesday and a Friday in that scenario. Only problem I foresee is people having to leave a bit early if they have work the next day. But some people work on Saturdays (I do!) so it would be the same scenario. Go for it! Biggest bonus: it saves you money.

You could do your wedding ceremony that day and hold off on the reception until the weekend comes, if you want those other people to be there. Best advice I was given about planning my wedding, do what makes YOU happy. Don't go out of your way for your big day to accommodate others if it isn't what you want in the end