You’ve seen it in Hollywood with Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden, and you may have even already attended one or more yourself. Weekday weddings are fast becoming a beneficial alternative to the traditional Saturday wedding schedule. “We absolutely see Thursday, Friday and Monday weddings as being a strong trend right now,” Abby Larson, creator of wedding blog Style Me Pretty is quoted in a January 12th, 2016 ABC article, With Celebrity Kiss of Approval. “The off days offer so many benefits – from financial to celebratory […]”
But what exactly are these benefits? They might surprise you.
More Dates from Which to Choose
Couples can more easily choose a date with significance for the wedding ceremony without worrying if it falls on a Saturday. Many choose to be married on the anniversary of a first kiss, or a grandparent’s birthday, or even a national holiday. The available options increase from 52 Saturdays to all 365 days in the year.
Open Availability of Venue and Professionals
Weddings are often planned one year out meaning most venues, wedding planners, photographers, DJs, and other professionals are already booked for every Saturday in the next year. Having a weekday wedding gives you access to venues and professionals and not to mention potential discounts.
Your Guest List is Likely to Decrease
A weekday wedding can be a challenge for some guests, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The guests that attend will be the ones that really want to be there, and a budget for 75 guests is much smaller than that of a 350 person wedding. It becomes more about the quality of the experience and less about the quantity of people.
The Vacation is the Party Favor
After a weekday wedding guests can stay the weekend to relax, enjoy and unwind. A wedding celebration becomes even more memorable for you and your guests when punctuated with an amazing vacation weekend. Whether you choose a Saturday in May or a Tuesday in January, we are here to help you create a wedding celebration to remember at Rumbling Bald Resort. For more information on the subject please see Benefits to a Weekday Wedding.
