will less people attend, will people feel like we wrecked their holiday plans, so on
2007-12-01 00:03:23 · 18 answers · asked by DatNuh 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I had my wedding on a long weekend like that and there were no issues. My one opinionated bridesmaid told me I shouldn't because people make plans on long weekends. My response to her was you had yours on Thanksgiving! For some reason she said that was different because people don't go away for that. lol
Lots of people have weddings on significant dates. Go for it. it will allow those that have to come from afar to be there. It's one day. I have been to so many weddings on long weekends.
Make it so that you can include that holiday and see the fireworks if possible that is what I did.
P.S. Don't listen to other people when planning your wedding. You will go crazy over all of the opinions people have. Make it your day. Seriously I know how hard it can be but in the end it's will be about the two of you. You aren't going to make everyone happy. Some people will be happy and others won't. Don't take offense.
2007-12-01 01:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by Violet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be great, because people are usually free on holidays.
HOWEVER, get the invitations out as early as possible, so folks don't make other vacation plans first, and not be able to attend.
It would be great if you could work a deal with some local hotel or resort area to get your guests a price break if they stay a bit longer. Maybe even a pass to a local park or event that everybody could attend and enjoy, before or after.
Also, How wonderful to have FIREWORKS on the eve of your wedding. I'd build on that theme and come up with some interesting decorating and extra activities.
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2007-12-01 00:14:57 · answer #2 · answered by Patricia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes to both. my son is in a wedding that weekend and if he was not we would not be attending as we go away that week every year. it is very intrusive and difficult to ask people to attend a wedding on a holiday weekend or a holiday when they have to fight traffic to be there, change their own vacation plans, yes, it is not so good. i will never forget a new years eve wedding that almost did me in. they actually had guests at that one who could not get there cause of the traffic that day. so, yes, bad idea.
2007-12-01 04:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by jaded 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kewl! Maybe you can plan a 4th of July celebration as a rehearsal dinner.
I look at it like this - if people want to come, they will. 7/4 is usually a day off so it may make travel easier.
I've done a christmas day wedding, a new year's day wedding, and a columbus-day weekend wedding.
2007-12-01 04:16:31 · answer #4 · answered by Asked and Answered 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't unless it's a very significant date for you. You have to consider people traveling- holiday weekends are the worst for travel. Not to mention the people who will probably either not attend, or come hungover and miserable. If you want the perfect wedding, I would consider choosing a different date.
2007-12-01 00:07:25 · answer #5 · answered by sskstru 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents were married July 3rd. She said had she known she would have picked a different day. Down the road it made it hard to celebrate the anniversary. Hotels are booked up, the family wanted to celebrate the holiday instead, things like that.
2007-12-01 02:20:54 · answer #6 · answered by Rixie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to an afternoon 4th of July wedding and I can tell you I hated it. It was a gorgeous afternoon and that is my favorite holiday. But I went anyway for my friends. You'll need to do save the dates so people don't plan their vacations but you should do OK.
2007-12-01 00:22:43 · answer #7 · answered by JM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know some important family/friends always go away for the 4th, then I'd say 'don't do it'.
If you know they tend to stay local, then you shouldn't worry.
I and a key relative usually do go away that weekend, so if you were my relative I'd be aggravated at having to alter my usual plans but I would figure out a way to attend. BUT, if it were, say Memorial or Labor Day weekend - when I usually stay local - I wouldn't care.
If I were you - I'd ask some key relatives their opinions.
2007-12-01 01:22:08 · answer #8 · answered by nova_queen_28 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its not a bad idea,alot of people are free for that weekend but they are busy with their holiday plans too. if you want the most to attend,pick a different month.
2007-12-01 00:07:45 · answer #9 · answered by marilynfsmgm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, if it was in town, I wouldn't mind at all. If you have a wedding to go to during a normal weekend, you feel like your whole weekend is used up, but if it's a three day weekend, I still get plenty of selfish time!
2007-12-01 03:31:16 · answer #10 · answered by Allison L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋