Weekday weddings

We were invited to one once that we had to skip because of work. We had dinner with the happy couple another time. I do think more of your guests won't be able to make it on a weekday, and you shouldn't get upset with them if you choose to do it on a weekday and they can't make it, that's the sacrifice you choose in return for saving money.

I am having a Friday night wedding; while living at the beach I hope my guests will enjoy the opportunity to have a full day here on Saturday to enjoy our sandy white beaches before heading home on Sunday

Friday is a great day. Because of Saturday and sunday being a weekend it seems easier than a Monday . What made you pick a friday?

In season, we do Fridays every week.

I have been doing weddings for 20 years. Having a wedding on a Friday, is not at all like having it on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Now you can never know for sure, and since you are having it in Vegas, this can be different, but In my 20 years, every single wedding I have been to on a weekday, has been a total bust. i even remember one wedding when about 125 people were invited, but only about 15 showed up. Such a bad situation, I will never forget it.

In your case you will know who is coming and get a good idea by who is coming. After all, nobody is going to buy a ticket to vegas and come all that way not to go to your wedding.

I hope this helps.

I would not be able to attend a weekday wedding (especially if I had to travel for it) unless it was a Monday or Friday. Then I would only have to take off 2 days off work. But still depending on the time of the year I still might not be able to come or get off work.

My cousin recently had a Thursday evening wedding. From an OOT guest's perspective, I had to travel all day Tuesday to fly across the country. I spent Wednesday with my parents, spent Thursday at the wedding, and realized that I'd have been travelling all day Friday had I left the next morning, so I decided since I wouldn't be able to work Friday anyway, I might as well take advantage of the whole weekend to spend with my family. I could have shortened my trip to Wednesday-Friday. That's more than half the typical work week and it is asking your guests for a lot. Another one of our cousins wasn't able to take the time off for the wedding and had to miss it. Because of the amount of time off your guests would need to take off if your wedding is mid-week, you could risk some guests not being able to make it.

I think Friday is a little different. OOT guests could travel on Thursday or Friday (missing only 1-2 days of work) and then not have to include their return travel in their time off because they can return on Saturday or Sunday.

Your wedding date is listed as June 11, 2017 -- that's a Sunday, not a weekday, so I assume you're thinking of changing the date.

Friday weddings are not unusual. You may lose some guests at the ceremony, but it's not personal -- it's work. Most of your invited guests will attend your reception. Thursdays are becoming more popular, but personally, I'd have to play that by ear. Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday? Sorry, I'd probably decline. Sunday would be fine, as long as the event was over by 8:30 or 9:00 PM -- at the latest.

That's my honest opinion. Of course, your closest family members and friends will attend a week day wedding, but don't expect a lot of people to travel -- after all, it's in the middle of the work week, and that's the reason you're being offered the weekday discount from the venue and, most likely, other vendors.

If it is a M-Th day, I'd skip the wedding. It wouldn't end up being a cost saving if I am driving or flying because I'd have to lose pay to go. Taking one day off (a Friday or Monday) for travel can easily be covered, but if it is in the middle of the week, there are 2 travel days and the event day to consider. That isn't a savings at all to your guests.

Friday is one thing, if it is in the evening so people can travel in the morning. Having it on another weekday would limit your guests, I think.

I've been to a Thursday wedding. Short of annoying but the people who want to be there will make it!

I could do Friday but it would depend since I am not in 100% control of my schedule. I could fly late Thursday or early Friday and then fly back Sunday. Any other day of the week and you would have to be immediate family, and even then I might not be able to swing it.

Whenever you have your wedding, it will not be convenient for some and they will have to decline. Yes, the majority of people work M-F, but there are several of us who don't. I have had to take off work for every single wedding I have ever attended. I have also had to miss several because I couldn't get off work.

Check in with your VIPs and find out what is most important to them, saving money or using time off. Then stick with your decision after that. Because no matter what you decide, more than likely someone you want there will not be able to attend. That's my two cents.

Sincerely,

I work every weekend.

I am also getting married in Las Vegas! We are getting married on a Sunday since it's easier for both of our families! I think the venue we chose it is 5770 for pretty much everything. It includes food, open bar, photographer, ceremony, reception, cake, 200 flower credit