Wedding traditions are slowly fading as many couples look to add more of their personality and save money. One wedding tradition often being broken is a Saturday ceremony.
Midweek weddings are on the rise with many newly engaged couples seeing the benefits of a weekday wedding.
When wedding planning, many couples start by choosing a venue. Maybe there’s a manor house you’ve been eyeing for years. Or a local church that has the most beautiful stained-glass windows. Or a grand garden that would photograph perfectly with your vision. But when you’ve gone to look, they’re either all booked up or they’re way over budget!
Opting for a weekday wedding may be the ideal solution. Often, venues offer lower rates for midweek venue hire and have more availability. You may be able to tie the knot at the venue of your dreams after all.
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Despite the growing popularity of weekday weddings, Saturdays are still the most sought-after. The best suppliers are typically fully booked for the weekend months in advance. A midweek celebration could avoid disappointment and secure your first-choice photographer, food vendor or entertainment. A weekday wedding also means suppliers can dedicate more time and attention to you, rather than squeezing multiple events into one day. Don’t forget about wedding makeup and hair, the best MUAs tend to get booked up far in advance! Availability is often much higher, and you might even book them at a lower cost due to weekday wedding discounts.
Ask your suppliers about weekday discounts – many offer them even if they don’t advertise it.
Having your loved ones around you on your special day is a must-have. Whether it be in terms of location or date, no wedding would be complete without your best friend, or favourite sibling! A weekday wedding runs the risk of fewer guests being available. However, with approximately 25% of the UK population working weekends and around 56% of UK employees having flexible working agreements, there is no better time for a midweek wedding celebration.
Be sure to give guests enough notice of the wedding date to maximise the chance of them getting it off work. Sending out save the dates far in advance will also lower relevant travel prices and accommodation.
Booking a hotel for a Friday or Saturday night can prove to be difficult when you’re looking for ten rooms to sleep your wedding party. Having your guests stay the night ensures they can fully enjoy the celebrations. A wedding during the week will make finding accommodation for the happy couple and all their loved ones a much simpler task.
With midweek wedding packages meaning a more affordable wedding venue, as well as more affordable suppliers, the wedding budget may have some wiggle room for an extended wedding celebration. Guests may also be happier to stay longer if travel costs are lower and accommodation cheaper. Your wedding party may be able to stay for three nights instead of two! Or an additional celebration dinner might be in the budget.
A midweek wedding means less compromise, more choice and a more personal celebration for you and your loved ones. With your dream venue secured, trusted suppliers booked and the best guest list you could have imagined, a weekday wedding could be the perfect way to start your married life.
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