Midweek Wedding?

disturbedkitty

My FI and I really want to have a wedding on our fifth year anniversary (June 29, 2011), but it is a Wednesday! The good news is that the venue we are looking into is over 50 percent cheaper for weekdays than for weekends. Also, because is at the end of June, most of our friends who are OOT for college will be able to attend (if we had the wedding in the fall, however, most of them couldn’t come even if it was on the weekend). What do you think?

cupcakepirate

Just depends on the duration and time of day. Since it's during the summer, it would work out better I think. But at the same time, you're still going to get a smaller turn out. If you did like a dessert reception or something it might work out. It also depends on how many people you're wanting to attend. A lot of people may not because it's the middle of the week.

dmw_2010

I say go for it. If it's what you want and it means more of your friends will be able to make it, then do it! Plus, the extra savings on your vendors will be a nice bonus.

karebear219

If your friends and family are okay with it, then go for it. There is someone else getting married on here on a Tuesday. I think weekday weddings should be the new thing so much cheaper.

elleh08

I agree, if this is a special day for you then do it! I woud however say that because its a midweek, if I was going to a midweek wedding, I wouldn't really plan on partying it up and would probably not stay to late, but if you are ok with not having an all night party feel to it then go for it!!

jesgreg

I would make sure that it works with your familes and that everyone you want to be there can attend.  Otherwise, just go for it!  It's a special day for you AND it's a great way to save some money on the overall cost.

MrsH8172010

We're getting married on a Tuesday!! It's our sixth year anniversary! At first we struggled to try and find a meaningful weekend date and then we thought "you know what, it's our wedding and the people who want to be there are going to be there no matter what". However we also factored in that a lot of our guests are oot so they will probably be taking a couple days off of work anyways since they want to come and visit my family for a while. And all the vedors we have talked to so far have offered us discounts!!I guess I'm a a little biased, but I say go for it! : )

cmcclaning

Do it!!! I am getting married on a Thursday because the date we wanted was booked out at our venue a year and 8 months in advance. (Venue was pretty important to us) Plus, it's 2,000 cheaper!! I was worried about it and like someone else said, the people that matter the most will make it! Especially with such advance notice! Good luck and Congrats!

sarack

I also think that you should do it. I wish I knew people really did that because our 10 year anniversary would fall on a Monday and it would have been my dream to get married on that day.

BrandyL10

If you give advanced notice, some people may just take a half week off for your wedding. But, you may not serve as much alcohol, yay for budget! because like some people said, it will be mid week and people who have to work the next day will probably not get hammered. And it sounds like the discounts are too good to pass up. Good for you!

carrieoz_76

I think it's doable, but if it were me, I'd have the ceremony later in the evening so folks can get there without have to take off from work.  So no earlier than 6, I'd think (and 7 may even be better).  Also, make sure to do your pics BEFORE, so people are standing around waiting for them, and you can just move on to the reception.And, yes, expect a smaller turnout.  Your close circle of friends and family will be there, but it will be a hassle that some ppl won't want to deal with.

disturbedkitty

I am pretty sure we are going to go for it. Most of the people who are coming have to take time off anyways. I am not too excited about having 250 people at my wedding anyway (thats about the size of our guest list...I would be much happier if about 100 of them showed up). I don't mind a small turnout. My only worry is that people will be mad at me for having it in the middle of the week.

Tygirljojo

FWIW, if guests are going to be mad at you for having your wedding mid-week, personally, I wouldn't want them as guests at my wedding anyway.

chrissy.brian

I had my wedding on a Thursday and it was great, given we did have a small wedding but everything was so much cheaper and easier, location and vendors... I say go for it, you are planning enough in advance people can plan ahead. I am totally for the midweek thing.

jodyplustwinsx2

Just say no. I was invited to a Tuesday evening wedding and it was like... WTF?! It would've taken me 1-2 HOURS to even get there because of traffic. We ended up not going.