Would you rather not attend a wedding over a holiday weekend?
2007-03-16 04:22:01 · 26 answers · asked by steph_butler1 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I would avoid it. People have other plans, and also, it is going to be super expensive- flights are more expensive, hall rentals and everything else. Too many grumpy travellers are squeezing in last-minute vacations- this may pose an issue with your honeymoon, too!
2007-03-16 05:12:38 · answer #1 · answered by Heath 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its on christmas,easter,thanksgiving than no I probably wouldnt attend the wedding unless it was close family or a very close friend. Those holidays are for spending time with your family. Having it on the other holidays such as may long weekend, Canada day or The fourth of July (depending where you are from), and labor day weekend are fine to get married. Its a time where friends and family all get together and celerbrate the long weekend so its nice to have them all together. Its also good because they will have the weekend off and a long enough weekend to come up eariler and have a extra day. I know most of the weddings I went to have had their weddings on long weekends. It works out best for everyone. The only downside would be the cost, it will cost you more to rent a recpetion place on long weekends. Rather than that, its a great idea.
Congrats
2007-03-16 11:45:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Holiday weekends are bad for a wedding . people look forward to there Holidays off and enjoying themselves with working all the time , and to have a wedding to go to on a holiday weekend only means more hassle .(of course you are worth getting married ) . Labor day basically is the last Holiday before we get all that bad weather for winter , and people just like to go and chill out .
Who knows maybe things would even be more expensive for you because of having it on a holiday weekend .
Certain times of the year , prices are higher .
wish you luck what ever you decide .
2007-03-16 11:31:06 · answer #3 · answered by dolores h 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there is any chance of getting stuck in holiday traffic, like if you are having your wedding at the shore or some place where people go for labor day weekend, I say no. I hate summer traffic and having to sit in it to go to a wedding would annoy me to no end.
Other than that, I think its a fine idea. Its only one weekend and people dont really plan vacations over labor day, just short trips to places like the beach or lake or big neighborhood picnics, which they usually do every year so one year of missing out isnt that big of a deal.
2007-03-16 11:49:23 · answer #4 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to a wedding labor day weekend a couple of years ago, had a great time. Just keep in mind that some people do go out of town on Labor Day for short getaway, so you might not have the turnout you'd like. My buddy that got married Labor Day weekend, though, had a great turnout.
2007-03-16 13:47:32 · answer #5 · answered by Lady in Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm getting married Memorial Day weekend this year and my reception venue is actually cheaper due to the fact it's a holiday weekend. I haven't had any problems with guests not being able to attend... but I also sent out save the date cards well in advance. So, you never know!
2007-03-16 15:13:07 · answer #6 · answered by motorcity 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im getting married this labor day weekend...on a sunday. as soon as we decided to it that long weekend (almost a year to the date of our wedding), we sent out save the date cards so people would know they were being invited to a wedding on a long weekend. this way, hey can plan ahead of time to be at your wedding, or plan to go somewhere else. if you just send your invite 2 months before, most people will probably already have plans for the long weekend.
2007-03-16 17:41:29 · answer #7 · answered by cubanirishgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think that there is a problem with it. Im getting married over the 4th of July weekend, on a friday night. The only thing that Im doing differently is Im telling my immediate family and close friends well before the invitations go out so that they can plan for it. Whoever else comes, comes. Congratulations and good Luck!!
2007-03-16 15:20:45 · answer #8 · answered by swtchk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am getting married on a "Monday" of a holiday weekend. There haven't been any problems with the guests not coming. In fact, they like the idea. If people love you, they will do their best to come share your special day, no matter what day it is.
2007-03-16 12:30:40 · answer #9 · answered by abbacat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its EXTREMELY RUDE! I have one to go to on Memorial day weekend, which is basically the kick off to summer. I personally go to the beach every memorial, 4th of July and Labor Day weekend so to have to give up time for that for someones weeding is ignorant. There are a TON of other weekends to get married.
2014-07-15 11:59:33 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's fine, but you should send save the dates as soon as you finalize your guest list, because otherwise people will make other plans for that 3-day weekend. They are popular weekends for folks to go out of town, etc.
2007-03-16 12:28:13 · answer #11 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋