Canada Day

My fiance and I are getting married on our 10 year anniversary (May 1, 2021) and I think it is so special for our friends and family to celebrate with us!

I think if you send your guests a save the date well in advance (knowing its a holiday) I think is incredibly reasonable. You may have some who have long weekend traditions, but with enough notice, it is up for them to decide.

During the wedding planning process I have learned how important it is to just do what you want and what is important to you and your fiance! You won't please everyone and your family and friends want to support you and be there!

Happy planning!

Thank you everyone!!! I appreciate all the advice and support. Helps to hear from others planning a wedding

I think you should go for July 1st! If people really want to be there they will adjust their plans, just be sure to send save the dates early so you reserve the date for your big day instead of their usual vacay. You might miss a few people, but the important ones will make it happen.


I would ask the venue if there is any additional costs associated with using a holiday. Could the bar or wait staff be paid extra driving up costs for you, or do caterers charge extra for the holiday? Usually Fridays are a little cheaper, but the holiday could change that.

We are also considering that date because many of our family will be coming in from out of town and we want them to be able to enjoy the rest of the weekend and not just come in for a one day celebration. We were also considering doing an informal brunch the day after the wedding so that people can continue to mingle and catch up.

I would go for July 1. Just give people a year head's up via Save the Dates so they don't book a vacation during that time. Plus, they still get a full weekend after partying with you.

If July 01st is special to you then I would go with it! 10-15 people who may decide not to go that is there issue. Missing 1 Canada Day long weekend in the grand scheme of things isn't much. They should be happy to celebrate with you. Plus they'll still have the Saturday and Sunday. I would add though, do check if there is extra fees for booking your venue on the holiday. It may not be a big thing for you, but most of the venue's I looked at were charging extra for the holiday weekend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Long weekend is your choice, stick with it and don't go back on changing minds. Guests will come out to celebrate your marriage. Its one time you have everyone come out and enjoy being together. Guests that don't attend will lose out on the fun and miss a good time.

I would honestly go with your gut feeling and have your wedding on July 1st! If I was you, July 1st has a big meaning for you guys and you should keep that tradition. If people don't want to come just because they don't want to lose out on a long weekend, then that's on them!

My future father in law got married two years ago on the September long weekend and all our family showed up! It shows character to those people that show up and who don't!