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Friday Wedding?

teconleyteconley
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What do people think about Friday weddings?  One of the 2 places I like doesn't have any Saturdays available in the months that I am looking for... but they have a bunch of Fridays.  Is that inconsiderate to guests because of work schedules / travel arrangements??
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  • JelennyJelenny
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    edited December 2011
    I actually wanted a Friday wedding and got resistance from BOTH mothers...so I gave in (FI's mom said if it was a budget issue and typically you save 30% she will gladly pay the 30% out of her own pocket)...

    I don't see anything wrong wtih it some venues give you wiggle room...

    I guess it depends on when so you can let people know if they are traveling they will have to take more time off of work but the upside is flying on a thurs vs a friday is less expensive...
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  • kijpostkijpost
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    edited December 2011
    I am having a Friday wedding and I have been a guest at many Friday weddings.  If you give people enough time to plan it isn't a problem.  One of my vendors told me that the later you plan it on Friday the more people will be able to make it.  That gives you more time on the day of to get ready and not feel rushed.
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  • BridalBliss23BridalBliss23
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    edited December 2011

    I think Friday weddings work for some,  and also can be an excellent way to save money.  Many venues and services I had looked at actually have reduced rates for Fridays and Sundays. 

    I had considered a Friday wedding,  but decided not too,  considering a large majority of our guests have to travel.   I think Friday weddings probably work best when a lot of the guests live in town,  and the guest list is rather small and personal.  For instance,  a sibling or close aunt or uncle will gladly take of work to attend, but if you plan on inviting every second  cousin etc,   its less likely they will or will be able to take off work. 

    If planning a Friday wedding,  I would recommend sending out Save the dates as well as invitations well in advance for people to have plenty of time to make arrangements. 

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  • boxcarboxcar member
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    edited December 2011
    I think if you're not having a huge wedding and your the majority of your guests don't have to travel, a Friday wedding would probably be okay. Personally, I wouldn't probably attend a Friday wedding unless I was willing or able to take off of work for it...do you think most of your guests will have to work during the day or will take the day off?

    Our wedding is on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend...it made travel a lot easier on most of our guests, but there are also some people who don't like giving up their holiday weekend for a wedding.  My point is that you can't please everyone, just do what is best for you and make sure your "key players" are all okay with the day so that everyone who is most important to you will be there to celebrate.
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  • courtneyjean7courtneyjean7 member
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    edited December 2011

    I attended a Friday wedding last year and it worked out wonderfully! If you give your guests enough time to plan for travel and to take off of work there should be no problem!

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  • deezidee04deezidee04
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    edited December 2011
    I am having the biggest dilemma with this as well! My fiance and I are trying very hard to book a nice reception site August of next year--problem is, many of the nicest (and still somewhat affordable) places have their Saturdays booked already for the whole summer. He votes just doing a Friday wedding, but it makes me a little uneasy.

    I don't want to make it inconvenient for people or have someone I'd like to be there not be able to make it. And I know most would be able to make it to the reception, but I don't want an empty ceremony, either! It's kind of important.

    Hmph. I just don't know what to do and am getting pretty frustrated!
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  • AAAW07AAAW07
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    edited December 2011
    I'm with you; we're looking at a Friday in September because it's a LOT cheaper, but both mothers seemed uneasy about it. My mom suggested that one reason she and the future in-laws might feel that way is because "back in her day" Friday weddings were reserved for pregnant brides, and since we come from extremely conservative families, some relatives might still make that connection and feel uneasy. However, I've never heard that before, so I think we're just going to go with a Friday and if people want to come to the ceremony in the afternoon, great! If not, they can come to eat and dance later!
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