Step Aside Saturday! There's a New Date in Town
Photo in Reynolda Gardens courtesy of Adornment Photo.
Let’s face it, there are only 52 Saturdays each year.
You begin planning your wedding and naturally the day that immediately comes to mind is Saturday. you’re planning a year in advance so you should have your choice of dates, right? Not always.
If you have been dreaming about a perfect, sun-kissed spring day or a golden-glow autumn celebration, you may be surprised to find the Saturdays in your dream month have been sold out. In the spring, wedding events compete with proms and graduations for venue space; and in the fall, regional events and reunions. Do not panic! For every Saturday, there’s a lovely Friday and Sunday on either side just waiting to be your anniversary!
Here are a few considerations if you find yourself struggling to find an open Saturday at your favorite venue.
Friday weddings allow guests to have their entire weekend to do other things. Maybe they traveled in from out of town and want to explore the area. Some couples take advantage of having family in town by hosting a casual get-together the day after the wedding.
Your out-of-town guests can spread out their flights and not feel like they’re coming into town for a few hours only to leave again a few hours later.
Many venues offer different pricing on Fridays and Sundays. Choose a non-traditional wedding day and you just might find yourself with some extra cash left for that honeymoon!
By considering a day other than Saturday, you are likely to find that more of the vendors you desire are available!
Photo in Reynolda Gardens courtesy of Adornment Photo.
Photo in The Meridale Room courtesy of Alayna Kaye Photography.
Some couples like to plan for DIY wedding décor the day before. You’ll have a much better chance of being able to rent a few hours at your venue for decorating on a Thursday than on a Friday!
Rehearsal dinner options are more plentiful on Thursdays than Fridays.
A non-traditional day might help with your honeymoon plans. Airfare tends to be less expensive on Saturdays and, if you are thinking about a cruise, there are many fabulous itineraries available with Saturday and Sunday departures!
Something about Sunday creates a sense of relaxation, so if you are hoping for a more casual, laid back wedding celebration, take advantage of that Sunday afternoon mojo!
Who doesn’t love a Sunday Brunch? Serving brunch might be a fun option that you don’t typically see at other weddings and a hearty brunch is often less costly than dinner. Made to order waffle station? Yes please!
Sunday weddings tend to have lower levels of alcohol consumption. Since most people will be returning to work the Monday after a Sunday wedding, they may be more inclined to keep alcohol-related shenanigans to a minimum.
Hosting a Friday, Sunday, or even a weekday wedding might garner you more guests! During the peak wedding seasons, people are often invited to multiple weddings, some on the same day! The odds are higher that there will not be a conflict with a non-Saturday wedding.
Photo at The Barn at Reynolda Village courtesy of Wyeth Augustine Photography.
Friday/Sunday Tip: take advantage of a Save-the-Date mailing to encourage all travelers to make their travel arrangements!
In the end, Your wedding date is your wedding date and that makes it special in and of itself! There is no one day that is inherently “best” to choose. It’s all about what is best for the two of you.
To learn more about wedding package options for every day of the week, visit our website or call 336.758.BARN.