6 Reasons Why Weekday Weddings Work

Photographer: Simply Love Co | Venue: Blanc Denver | Florist: Fairytale Floral

Weddings have a strong history of traditions over the centuries. Some have withstood the test of time, like the exchange of rings and cutting the cake together. Others have faded, like the newlyweds departing the reception waving from the back window of a car decorated with homemade tissue flowers and empty tin cans tied to the back bumper clinking along as they dragged on the pavement. Traditionally, weddings took place on a Saturday afternoon. That's just how it was. When you started picking your date, you chose your month and then whittled down the Saturdays. Today, weekday weddings are becoming more popular. There are so many benefits to having your wedding during the week. Before you nix the idea, here are six reasons you might want to change your mind.

They open you up to more choices on a venue

The scenic venue you've your heart set on is booked out for Saturdays through the next 18 months. Instead of giving up and settling for one simply because it had the Saturday you wanted open, check to see if your venue has weekday options. You will find that most can accommodate weekday weddings.

Allow for more flexibility in choosing vendors

Like wedding venues, most wedding vendors, such as floral designers, photographers, coordinators, make-up artists, entertainers, etc., are likely to have midweek availability. It's a good idea to find out their schedules since most of them work more on weekends and are likely to take some weekdays off. And given that most weekdays are often slow days for many wedding vendors, it might be possible to score a discount from them.

Weekday weddings are budget-friendly

Another reason why weekday weddings work well, especially if you're on a tight budget, is they help save on costs. Since Saturdays are the most popular wedding days, their demand tends to be high, and so does the cost. The  increased demand also raises associated costs such as catering, parking, and vendor packages. A weekday wedding can open you up to discounts and incentives from wedding venues and other vendors. Another perk is that you can save a lot on air, rail, and road travel, especially with destination weddings, because it's often cheaper to travel on weekdays than on weekends.

You can choose a wedding date with a special meaning

Weekday weddings also allow you to choose a wedding date with a special meaning. For example, if you want your wedding date to coincide with your birthday, that of your spouse, your first date anniversary, or your parent's wedding anniversary, weekday weddings offer more room for this.

The opportunity for some special moments together after the guests have gone home

Chances are your guests won't want to stay out late partying on a weeknight, so you will be able to shut down the reception at a reasonable hour and enjoy some quiet time together, like a special dance with just the two of you after the guests have gone.

The celebration could extend into the weekend

This is a great idea, especially if you have guests that have traveled from out of town. A Thursday wedding could turn into a long weekend of celebrations with family and friends that you don't get to see very often.  

We can help you plan your wedding no matter what day of the week you decide. Contact us today so we can get started planning your dream weekday wedding.