If you’re on a tight budget (and who isn’t, these days) you’re probably thinking of ways to save some green. Well, have you ever considered having your wedding on a week day?
Ten years ago, the idea of planning a weekday wedding was unthinkable. Today, due in large part to the substantial savings involved, it has become not only commonplace, but has spurred another wedding industry trend.
The concept of midweek weddings always has been a part of European tradition, and people have picked up on it at least two decades ago. The custom has slowly made it’s way throughout the country.
By opting for a Thursday “or any weekday” wedding date opens a world of possibilities for couples and parents who are planning an affair. For the majority of couples who announce engagements a year or even two years before a wedding, weekend dates at well-known facilities throughout the major metropolitan areas are already reserved, especially during the high-volume months of April through November.
If the bride and groom and their respective families are flexible, they can save themselves a lot of legwork and phone work, and will not need to settle for vendor alternatives. For a weeknight wedding, they have a strong chance of obtaining their first-choice musicians and others who can fulfill their wedding dreams. It all falls into place.
Midweek also works well for couples who want weddings with all the trimmings soon after becoming engaged, and cannot book a weekend easily. Thursdays are usually available within four to six months and off-season midweek weddings are even more cost-effective.
For those getting married, and for those attending, a weeknight wedding can add spark to a normal workaday week. Generally, most invitees know about the date far enough in advance to work out their personal schedules. If they want to be there, they will. And once the festivities begin, bridal parties and guests are aware only of the elegant surroundings, and they don’t think about what day of the week it is.
When sending out your engagement announcements, includ a “save the date” segment. Friends and family will know ahead of time that you are getting married on a Thursday, and should be able to arrange to travel earlier or to arrange to leave work early, if necessary. Many guests might be happy to start their weekend as early as Wednesday, and they can combined the wedding with other vacation plans. It will also allow the newlyweds to use Friday for tying up loose ends before leaving on their honeymoon the next day!
