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Monday, December 30, 2013

Weekday Weddings

Someone asked my opinion about scheduling a wedding during the week and not on the weekend.  While most weddings occur on Saturday and Sunday, there are some weddings that take place during the weekday.  Planning a weekday wedding has both its pros and cons. 

Pros of a Weekday Wedding 
  •  Facility rental fees are usually less than the weekend rental fee.
  • You can get married at the courthouse and save a ton of money on the ceremony.
  • Your caterer may be less busy and can focus on your menu. This applies to all the vendors you use.
  • If your ceremony is in another city from where you live, your travel fees for lodging and transportation could be significantly lower. 
  • If you are traveling to a popular destination, there may be a fewer number of tourists than during the weekend.

Cons of a Weekday Wedding
  • Wedding guests who work may not be able to take time off to come to the wedding.
  • Some vendors are closed and do not work on Monday and Tuesday, since they have just worked Saturday and Sunday weddings. 
  • Vendors may be willing to open and work with you, but charge you a higher fee.
  • Students are in school, both through high school and college, and may not be able to miss school to attend the wedding. This includes your kids too.
  • If you work during the week, you may not have the bliss time you want to enjoy the wedding and the honeymoon.
It is possible to have a successful weekday wedding by deciding which day allows the bride and groom to have the wedding they both desire.

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