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Pros and Cons of holding a wedding on Saturday/Sunday

Ben&KathleenBen&Kathleen
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I'm thinking about having my wedding on a Sunday due to cost ... I want to make sure I'm making the right decision. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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Re: Pros and Cons of holding a wedding on Saturday/Sunday

  • Simply FatedSimply Fated member
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    Con- Some people might have to leave early to be up for work the next day. Pro- Because of the previously mentioned pro, you might save money on booze. Pro- Some people might actually have an easier time taking off on Sunday/Monday than Saturday. That's how it is for me and my bf, at least. Pro- saving money, FTW!
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  • mrandmrsk91011mrandmrsk91011 member
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    Pros: You save a lot of money...and if you have a church wedding, many churches will wave the fees if you get married during sunday morning worship (a growing trend, actually).

    Cons: friends and family may not be able to stay as long (unless you do it on a holiday weekend like labor day or memorial day) because they'll have to be back at work/school the next day...and you won't get as many out of towners for that reason. 

    A friday wedding will also save you a lot of money.   


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  • cebrady89cebrady89 member
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    If I were invited to a wedding held on a Sunday, I wouldn't think anything of it except that I wouldn't stay as late/drink as much.

    Go for it :)
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  • JoyjoshMJoyjoshM member
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    We are having our wedding on a Sunday so I say go for it. I suggest you do (if you can) a holiday weekend. Labor Day or Memorials Day so most people can enjoy the drinks and not have to worry about work the next day.

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  • jagore08jagore08 member
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    I had my wedding on a Sunday but it was over Memorial weekend, this way our guests didn't have to take any time off of work.  It saved us a lot of money and our venue said we didn't have to have a minimum guest count (although we weren't worried about that).  Many guests had to travel  because both of our families are spread out all over but I didn't notice much of a difference in travel prices.  The hotels didn't up their rates either and we got a good deal when I booked blocks. 
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  • MairePoppyMairePoppy mod
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    Sunday afternoon for a regular weekend or Sunday evening for a holiday weekend is perfect for a wedding. I can't think of any cons.
                       
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  • nvelez28nvelez28 member
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    You can safely assume that with plenty of notice everyone who you want there, will be there.
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  • mgg242mgg242
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    Were doing our on a Sunday as well.  The money saved is amazing!
    Were starting the reception a little earlier so people don't feel bad leaving early and possibly missing something.  The parking lot near our reception site is also free on Sunday :)
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  • MrsF0831MrsF0831 member
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    my fi and i were gonna get married on sunday bc of the cost so what we picked a sunday that was followed by a holiday the next day so the majority of people had the next day off of work 9/1/13 was gonna be our date but our venue gave us the option to have that saturday at sundays prices :). good luck!
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