Friday weddings

We chose the Friday of labor day weekend (Friday and Sunday were cheaper, but Friday was better for the people we invited) and this way all of our guests got to leave early (most do anyway) I have people flying in and cost for them are better on Wednesdays or Thursdays vs. a Friday or Saturday. And then we got a long weekend to relax after the wedding. We don't have to rush back to work right away

Personally I was against because most people would need to book the day off of work, but for cost saving purposes, I can understand the value in it.

Not very convenient for guests who have to travel, but I don’t think too many people will decline just because it is on a Friday. A lot of jobs nowadays require people to work shifts or weekends, so there will be guests who have to ask off no matter when the wedding is.

We're doing a Friday! The venue we wanted was all booked up for Saturdays in 2019, and they only had a Friday the 13th, or a couple Sundays in May.

We still wanted our guests to party, and we preferred September to May, so we went with it. We figured most people wouldn't be grinchy about having to take off work a few hours early on a Friday

Also, Fridays tend to be cheaper than Saturdays. That was just a small bonus.

We are having a Friday wedding, and up until I booked it I never thought it would happen. Our ceremony is starting at 5, and then reception starts right after.

Immediate family and those who are able to make it to the ceremony will be there, and it will give it more of an intimate feel which is something we wanted.

We're having a Friday wedding. It started out as just doing it because the venue we really wanted was already booked 2 years out for all the Saturdays, but the more I plan, the more I'm happy it worked out that way! We're saving money, it is helping keep our guest list under control, it's a chance to spend a whole weekend with our guests (almost all of them are coming from out of town, only 2 hours away - so we can plan little post wedding activities like brunch and picnics in the park for anyone who wants to stick around), and the other vendors aren't booked up so far in advance!

I've had one or two less than enthused responses to it being on a Friday, but not by anyone in our inner circle. The people we care the most about sharing the day with have all been super supportive, and they are the ones who will have no issue with using one vacation day for a long weekend with us!

As a guest, I LOVE Friday weddings! Summer weekends book up way too fast - it's nice to still have my weekend free and chill out for 2 days after a wedding.

I’m doing a Friday wedding. Before planning my own I wasn’t so keen on it. I actually questioned previous people who did it on Friday’s but now planning my own I completely get it. I am saving 9-12k just for picking a Friday and better menu. Also booking other vendors ie photographer is much cheaper as well. I am having a huge wedding so I figured who really cares to be there will take the day off plus I am sending save the dates a year in advance to plan.

I think it would be great for an evening wedding. Out of town guests will have to take a day off which they would do for a weekend wedding most likely anyway, you save money, you can still party late into the night and people have more time to recover.

See if the savings was worth it. we looked into a Friday wedding. and the savings was only $500-800. and with the amount of out of town guests (about 40% of our guest list), it wasn't enough of a savings to ask them to take a day off work with all the other money they are spending.
I've been to a Friday wedding. I was a MOH in one. and for the bride it was a $5000 savings. so well worth it. I had Saturday and sunday for hangover recovery! haha

As a bride I love how it could be cheaper regarding everything due to a shorter timeline as well as discounts from vendors. As a guest I hate that I would have to take time off of work because even if it starts at 6 and I'm off at 4 - I need to go home and shower, change, put on makeup, etc. and yet drive. At the same time; if I care about the person who is getting married and I have enough notice then to use one of my 15 days off that I get per year would be fine as long as I am told this in January of the year they get married so I don't use them before that.

I think they're a great idea! I haven't been to one or am having one (mine's going to be on a Sunday), but I think it mixes things up for sure.

I think in todays day and age where most people work on the weekends anyway, having a friday wedding isn't really a big deal. I assume most people would have to take off saturday from either work or commitments now days. so I'm all for friday weddings.

We had a friday wedding and everyone on the family side was there day before and other guests made it. Your guests will be there making sure they have booked the day off.

Just remember that your guests may not be able to get off early and so that would just need to be kept in mind when thinking about when planning your time line.

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I'm having a Friday Wedding Here is a list of reasons why.
1) You and your guests have the whole weekend to recover.
2) It's usually cheaper
3) Only people who really care about you will come, because people will have to take time off.
4) Your first Anniversary will be on a Saturday or Sunday!

I think there are a few factors to consider when looking at a Friday. Time of day so more people can make it and how many guests need to travel. We are doing a Saturday wedding mainly because most of our guests will have to travel and this way they may not have to take too much time off work.

I'm doing a Friday too! Cheaper for a LOT of vendors! And plus we will get the whole weekend to relax after! (Not going on honeymoon right away) no guests have mentioned any issues to it being on the Friday and most seem happy to take a day off work (especially the kids haha)

It depends on you and your budget. I'm doing a Friday wedding because it's at city hall and not open on the weekend.

Friday weddings are also a good way to start off the weekend. But keep in mind the work schedules for your guests. So people can't get time off

Totally up to you! if you can have more of the wedding you want by saving some money on a Friday wedding, go for it! Yes, it may effect your RSVPs, but the important people will make a point of being there, and ultimately it is your day!
Just be prepared to deal with some people not being able to take time off work, or travel any extra day early before the wedding.

Great way to save money!!!
But lots of things to think about!
It can also inconvenience/deter guests... I've been to one friday wedding where the ceremony was basically empty.. i guess none of the guests took the day off work to be there and only showed up for the reception. It's important to consider weddings can also get expensive for guests, between outfit, gift, transportation, etc. Now you will also be asking them to take a day off work to be there, which some might not be receptive to (never bothered me, i work saturdays so have to miss work regardless). If you consider a late ceremony, people might be burnt out and rushed coming straight from work on a friday. As well, more people are likely to have to work Saturday over a sunday, meaning their night will be cut short/they will be less likely to let loose.


But! On the plus, If its a long weekend, your attendance might be higher than if you choose a saturday, as people who want to go away have the option to attend your wedding and still make it out of town for the rest of the weekend.
As a then-guest (who also works early Saturdays), I found it to be an inconvenience. As a now-bride I see it as a way to save money and filter out the people who wont make the extra effort to be there. If you're sensitive over attendance numbers maybe think about it, but if you're a couple that truly believes its YOUR day and no one elses, its a fine idea! Good luck