Picking a date advice: Thoughts on Labor Day weekend?

Re: Picking a date advice: Thoughts on Labor Day weekend?

• erinlyn16

  

  February 2010 edited December 2011

  Generally you will not get a cheaper rate on a holiday weekend. When we were looking we thought the sunday of Memorial Day would be cheaper, but it turned out they don't even give you the sunday discount, they considered it the same rate as a saturday.
  
  I would suggest asking around your family to see how they feel about the idea. I think people shy away from labor day because a lot of families have trips or annual outings. If that is not you case for you of you fi family then maybe it would be a good choice.
  
  Typically the cheaper days accross the board are going to be Fridays and Sundays.

  Report0 Reply
• jbll326 member

  

  February 2010 edited December 2011

  In planning my own (we were originally thinking Memorial Day) and having gone to a wedding over Labor Day weekend, I've come across some info.
  
  Holiday weekends are not at all cheaper, as pp said. The Sunday of a long weekend is usually charged at the Saturday rate and it is also peak season, so you will not save a single cent and may even pay more. If you're willing to compromise, look at an off season (usually January thru March/April) if you want a Saturday, or a Friday/Sunday wedding if you want a peak season wedding. We did both - we're getting married on a Friday in March and have saved at least 50% off of a Saturday wedding during the regular season.
  
  We had a blast going to a wedding over Labor Day a few years ago up on Silver Lake in WI. Neither of us have any traditions for Labor Day, so it was no issue at all and it was like a mini vacation for us. However, I know a lot of people have long standing plans/traditions for that weekend, so check with everyone that is important to you before you decide on anything. Also, give them a heads up through a STD well in advance so they don't make any conflicting plans.
  
  HTH!  

  Report0 Reply
• ondreaflynn member

  

  February 2010 edited December 2011

  The other thing to watch out for in general when planning summer weddings in Chicago is hotel room availability.  We have several guests flying in for the wedding and we've had a heck of a time finding rooms for everyone that weren't outrageously expensive.  I think my negotiated rate at the hotel was even $400.  Hotels on a holiday weekend will be even worse.  There are so many things to consider when picking a date that this will likely be last on the list but as it was such a torn in my side, I thought I'd share.  GL and Congrats!

  Report0 Reply
• sgylling

  

  February 2010 edited December 2011

  I, personally, like my one day off (since the 4th of July) I get on Labor Day. So I am somewhat anti Holiday weekend weddings. Except NYE. I think that is a cool option as people usually are looking for something to do.
  
  Things to consider: travel for your guests will be more expensive guaranteed. Also hotel rooms will be more expensive. Also, vendors get booked up quickly because people like to have Labor Day weekend weddings.
  
  My wedding is at 3 in the city, there is always traffic! Especially Saturday afternoons. A ton, so plan on that:)
  
  My sister's wedding is on Labor Day this year, even though I tried to convince her otherwise, haha! She didn't get a deal because of it. If anything it is just more expensive for guests. (And I think the hotel was less reluctant to block a lot of rooms) But a beautiful time of year!
  
   
  
  
  

  Steph & Brandon 4.17.10
  Planning Bio
  Married Bio - Updated 7.2
  

  Report0 Reply
• barryter member

  

  February 2010 edited December 2011

  Thanks for the advice thus far! It's very helpful.

  Report0 Reply
• JudyElizaSpringer9 member

  

  February 2010 edited December 2011

  Keep in mind that depending on where your venue is you may end up with a free fireworks show nearby

  Report0 Reply