Is thursday an ok day to be married? we have chosen August 21, 2008 and that falls on a thursday - we chose the date because it is a combination of our birthdays (mine: 05-01 and his: 03-20 added together)....
yeah its corny but i think its cute.....
2007-10-31 08:32:10 · 19 answers · asked by --Wedded--Bliss-- 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
hmmm, most of our guest will be coming from out of town or out of state so i guess they would have to use their vacay sayd anyhow....
2007-10-31 08:37:49 · update #1
I think you should keep the date you planned.
This is my pet peeve about other people's input about changing *your* wedding date (trust me, I'm getting this a lot myself as well!) Family and friends will always say "My kid's got this going on" or "I have this going on" or "How about you do it at this time instead of this"....it's annoying, and actually rude when you think about it.
You're not only picking your wedding date here, you're also picking you anniversary date too! Every year that rolls around, do you want it to be August 23, just because fifty years ago several people complained? Or August 21, which is a date that is meaningful to you?
I think getting married on a Thursday is fine. If people have to take Thursday off work, I don't think they'll complain too much! Plus, if your family and friends truly love you, they'll *want* to be there!
Don't worry about it too much sweetie :)
Good luck!
2007-10-31 09:25:26 · answer #1 · answered by kiki 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi and congratulations!
I can understand that the date you have chosen is special, but you must also think of your guests.
If most everyone (as you say) is coming from out of town and out of state...many will not be willing to use us 2-3 vacation days to attend. If I was coming from out of state, I would need to drive (or fly) on a Wednesday, go to the wedding/reception on Thursday, and then probably take Friday off too. So that is asking your out of state guests to take 3 days for your wedding. Perhaps it would only be 2 days for out of towners.
So....I do like the idea of a Thursday wedding! I think it is very unique! But I think it would only work if everyone was local. If you still want that date, that is perfectly fine, but expect that many may not be able to attend.
Good luck and I hope you have a beautiful wedding....whatever date it may be!
2007-10-31 12:44:17 · answer #2 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have guests coming out of town for this wedding I wouldn't suggest that you have it on a Thursday. You are going to be very surprised to see how many people won't attend because the wedding is on a Thursday evening. Even people who are from the area won't come because they have to work the next morning and don't want to be out late. Those who do come will probably leave early. Have it on a Friday instead, the next day, August 22nd.
2007-10-31 09:14:51 · answer #3 · answered by Paula Christine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good idea. most halls or restaurants give a discount. I know someone who got married on Labor day because the costs of the reception were reduced by almost half that if they had it on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This is very common nowadays to get married on a weekday or an off season holiday like labor day. I know someone who also got married on a Thursday because the catering hall was MUCH cheaper than the weekend and the affair was beautiful and special.
Best wishes:)
2007-10-31 11:24:32 · answer #4 · answered by encourager4God 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that's a cute idea! And you should choose whatever day you want to be married. Traditionally the most popular day to be wed is of course Satrurday, followed by Friday and Sunday. It all depends on what kind of reception you will have, the location of the wedding, and your guests (will they be traveling far, having to take both Thursday and Friday off)
Good luck and Congrats!
2007-10-31 08:38:15 · answer #5 · answered by stephygigi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bottom line: yes, a non-Saturday wedding will be cheaper BUT is it worth a smaller turnout and possibly aggravated family/guests?
Your birthday combo is a cute idea, but you aren't taking your guests into consideration (unless you don't want alot of people to show).
If you waited one year, a Friday might be more conducive to your guests.
While everyone likes to tell couples that the wedding is "their" day - - the point of the reception is to celebrate "YOUR DAY" with your family & friends.
If your family is close-by then a non-weekend day is probably do-able. But if your family needs to travel more than, say 30mins to 1 hour, you are really going to inconvenience them by holding your wedding on what would be a work day.
Here's another option -- hold the ceremony on 8/21 but do the reception on the Saturday after!! That way you are married on the day you want.
2007-10-31 09:22:35 · answer #6 · answered by nova_queen_28 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its not corny, it's something special to you and your futre wife/husband. People can get married any day of the week. my brother got married on a sunday and my sister got married on a friday and on of my friend got married on a wednesday at 10am. so it's really up to you. and im sure weekday weddings are cheaper then weekend weddings.
the only thing you might have to worry about is can your guest take of for your wedding since it is during the weeek and they have to go to work the next day so is it going to be a long night party. other then that i dont think you have anything to worry about.congrats.
2007-10-31 08:40:16 · answer #7 · answered by Ethan's Mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get married any day you want. A Thursday will definitely save you a lot of money.
However, many guests will probably be put off by it. It's a lot to ask people to take off mid-week for a wedding.
The numerology idea is cute, though.
2007-10-31 08:49:24 · answer #8 · answered by duritzgirl4 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Kiki...it's your wedding, your choice. I know you want people to be there, though...
Have you considered doing the whole courthouse/justice of the peace thing on Thursday but having the big wedding over the weekend so everyone can be there? Nobody has to know! Most people aren't going to actually remember the date you got married, so when they ask later, you can tell them it was the 21st...haha...
2007-10-31 11:25:23 · answer #9 · answered by janamichella 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is requiring all out of town guests to take two days off of work and stay in a hotel for two extra nights. If they are okay with it, then go ahead. You will save a bunch of money by having it on a week day.
2007-10-31 09:54:07 · answer #10 · answered by vaya 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋