Things To Consider When Choosing A Weekday Wedding Date

Weddings are one of the most important life events. While it's enough to just have your partner celebrate this memorable day, chances are that you will want to have some of your dear ones to celebrate this day with. When it comes to getting married, there are some days in the calendar that look more appealing than others, like the weekend. We must agree that weekend weddings are more convenient for everybody and easy to pull off. But is it worth it if you have to spend extra to get those weekend dates for your preferred venue? After all, it's your wedding, and you can really get married on a dull Wednesday morning if you want it, and without any judgment! If You have been toying with the idea of getting married on a weekday, these are all the things you should know and consider. 

Expect low RSVPs: There is no avoiding it. The RSVP rate for weekday weddings will be lower than for weekend weddings. This is because the majority of guests work during the week, and not everyone will have vacation days available, especially those who must factor in time for travel. Younger couples will suffer even worse in terms of attendance, as many of their friends may be unable to take time off from school or new employment. Yet if you choose an intimate ceremony with only your closest family and friends, a weekday wedding may be ideal.

Reach out in advance: To ensure that as many people as possible attend your wedding, it is essential to send invitations and save-the-date cards well in advance. As a general rule, send invitations at least three months in advance and save-the-date cards eight to twelve months in advance. This will provide ample time for guests to book vacation days, locate babysitters, and organize their hectic schedules. It also ensures that your guests know that you will really value their presence on your important day. 

Save money: Some vendors offer flexible pricing for weekday weddings, and couples may be able to negotiate reduced prices. Several sellers will seize the opportunity to generate money on their typical off days. When you are planning a wedding, you have a certain budget in mind. Ensure that any unexpected and unforeseen expenses are accounted for so that there is no coverage. Weekend wedding service providers and venues may provide more expensive estimates compared to weekday weddings. Due to the scarcity of available time slots and the busy weekend schedules, adjusting to a budget may not work out well, and you may need to spend a little extra to obtain a weekend wedding date. One of the benefits of weekday weddings is that they are somewhat more affordable. You can organize a grandiose event later or use the money saved on a luxurious honeymoon! Couples may obtain up to a 30 percent discount for a weekday wedding. 

Consider an evening ceremony: The start time of your ceremony is nearly as significant as the wedding day. An evening ceremony that begins after 6:30 p.m. can be perfect so that local visitors do not have to take the entire day off work. The alternative is to host the cocktail hour before the ceremony, which gives guests who are arriving directly from work and may face traffic some breathing room.

Early wrap-up: Do not anticipate the reception to run late. Are you looking for an incredible wedding dance party? Then a weekday wedding might not be the greatest option. The majority of attendees will not stay till the small hours of the morning because they most likely have a job the following day and will not want to nurse a hangover. Weekday weddings are ideal for couples hosting sober weddings or if the majority of guests will not be consuming alcohol.

Consider long weekends: You can also consider hosting your wedding around a weekend as there is the majority of off-day weddings over holiday weekends since many people are off work on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and other bank holidays. Consider holding your wedding on a long weekend if you are concerned about the number of guests. This is the best of both worlds as it allows you to enjoy the perks of both weekday and weekend weddings.

Invest more time with your visitors: Weekday weddings allow for more time with guests. If your wedding is on a Thursday and you don't leave for your honeymoon until Sunday or Monday, you will feel less rushed during the ceremony because you will have three additional days to spend with your guests. That is quite similar to a destination wedding, but the destination is created at home. A weekday wedding may appeal to you if spending time with out-of-town guests is important to you.

Consider your circumstances: Depending on the circumstances, some weddings are better suited for weekdays. For instance, non-peak ceremony times can be the height of refinement for elderly couples or those who are remarrying. Also, if you are considering a destination wedding, consider having it during the week for several reasons. For instance, the visitors will certainly take time off regardless, airfare is less expensive on weekdays, and prominent sites may have availability during peak seasons.

More control over your wedding day: Couples frequently worry about who to invite to the wedding while keeping an eye on their finances. Even if you were invited to their wedding, it may hurt feelings to leave out a college friend or coworker from your guest list. Due to your guests' busy work schedules, you might anticipate a slightly lower RSVP rate if your wedding is on a weekday. This has the advantage of giving you greater leeway to invite extra visitors. A weekday wedding can also encourage you to elope or host a midday intimate courthouse wedding followed by a brunch reception. Remember that if many of your guests are in the hospitality industry, a weekday wedding is much more likely to be feasible for them.

Invest in what you care about: By choosing a weekday, you can save money and splurge on more expensive glassware, a picture booth for the evening, or the ideal flower arrangement for the ceremony. Instead of having your wedding on a Saturday, splash out on the decor. Or invest in that dream dress you've been coveting. The ideal approach to spending your day is to think carefully about how you should spend your money and how to prioritize your choices, whether that's a pretty dress or fancy decor. By choosing a weekday wedding, you can afford to hire that top-notch photographer or the nighttime photo booth of your dreams! 

The guests feel indulged: It is not always simple to get to a destination wedding on a Saturday. Your guests will frequently feel obligated to delay travel until Thursday or Friday. The options are then to immediately return home on Sunday or to take more time off to enjoy your desired vacation. Then, they frequently return to work around the middle of the week fatigued. A midweek destination wedding provides your guests with extra travel convenience. The guests may choose to fly on Friday night, Saturday, or Sunday preceding the wedding. They will have plenty of time to enjoy the location and wedding. They can then easily return the following weekend. By taking only five days off, they might receive nine days of vacation!

Notify your wedding party in advance: Have a weekday wedding if that is the best option for your vision and budget. Even more so than with a weekend wedding, it will be necessary to notify your guests well in advance so they can plan for time off work and any travel arrangements they may need to make. This is especially important for your wedding party, as you will potentially want your girls to arrive on time and without having to compromise on their work and life commitments. 

Consider the trade-offs: Weekday weddings are exceedingly uncommon, accounting for less than 10% of weddings in 2022. To comprehend why they are uncommon, one must comprehend the tradeoffs. To begin with, not every weekday is made equal. Are you planning a destination event, or will the majority of your attendees be traveling? You must evaluate the amount of vacation time attendees will need to take before and following the event date. Consider the correlation between greater vacation requirements and reduced response rates. Moreover, venues and vendors may offer discounted rates during the week, but this is not always the case. Especially in urban locations, weekdays are a popular time for venues to organize corporate events and provide one with time off. Hence, prices may not be as drastically reduced as predicted. Always verify pricing with venues and vendors before making a reservation. Depending on the location of your wedding, guest prices may be higher throughout the week as they compete with business travelers for airfare and lodging. 

Choose your special wedding date: Bearing in mind that most couples prefer weekend weddings, the calendar offers only a few weekend days that are available. If you choose a weekday wedding date, it will be easier to avoid scheduling conflicts with other weddings. Several millennial couples now organize their wedding ceremonies on personally significant days, whether it's an anniversary or a first-day anniversary, and if it happens to fall on a weekday, chances are you will. This is the first advantage of choosing a weekday wedding versus a weekend wedding.

Easily accessible venues: Popular and in-demand wedding venues may be unavailable on weekends due to the strong demand for weekend wedding dates. Given the demand graphs, if you have a specific venue in mind for your wedding, the likelihood of it being unavailable on the weekend is greater. Even if the venue can accommodate you on a weekend, the likelihood of gathering all of your service providers for your wedding on a weekend date is slim. One of the benefits of choosing a weekday wedding is the increased likelihood that your desired venue will be available. So if you have your eye on this really amazing but popular venue, consider a weekday wedding!

Vendor accessibility: If you haven't secured your suppliers at least three to four months in advance during the busiest wedding seasons, it will be difficult to get their services. When you sift through the vendors and do interviews, you will notice that if you apply the date filter and check their availability, you will have fewer options to choose from. Yet, because weekday weddings are still relatively uncommon, weekdays are an excellent time to locate open slots to work with your preferred list of providers without having to make concessions.

Host a destination wedding: When it comes to planning airfare and lodging, weekday weddings are also more cost-effective. The same vacation scheduled during the week or on Friday, in consideration of the long weekend, may cost less than weekend travels when lodging rates are higher. If your family plans to travel and stay overnight, hotel rooms are more reasonable during the week, and there is a decent chance of gaining access to less-crowded swimming pools and other leisure facilities during the week. Whether you have family and friends traveling from overseas or another place in the United States, you can take advantage of economical flight options. Even if you were to pay for their transportation and lodging, the cost will be reasonable.

Celebrate over a holiday: Some of the most joyous holidays occur throughout the week. Consider commemorating your Irish roots on St. Patrick's Day or offering Margaritas on Cinco de Mayo. A weekday wedding might be a great way to include your favorite holiday in the celebrations. This will not only offer the perfect theme for your wedding day, but it will also add to the festive celebratory atmosphere!

Wedding days are precious and personal to only you and your sweetheart. Most often, your guests will enjoy the day, and leave without carrying much significance in their hearts, while you will be holding this day close for decades to come. So when planning your dream wedding, it's crucial to break through the expectations and do what you want as a couple. Whether that's a four-day weekend carnival wedding or a Monday morning wedding, it should make you happy, and that's all that matters at the end of the day. Also, with these hidden perks of a weekday wedding in mind, you might be able to make the most fitting decision for your unique situation. Saturday, or Tuesday, we are sure your wedding day is gonna be just as magical!