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BlueTulip
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 married
Member since 4/05 1527 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/28/2006 5:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Atlantica-10!
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Friday Night weddings?
We booked our wedding for a Friday night, and while most of the people we spoke with think this is fine, a few thought we were crazy. We had a choice between Friday night and Sunday, and I thought they were both great. I just really wanted an evening wedding and thought that people could enjoy themselves without thinking about work the next day. Opinions?
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Posted 5/4/05 10:07 PM 
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csorisi
A year of happiness!
Member since 2/05 1767 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/4/2005 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Watermill--A++++
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
I am having a Friday night wedding and I think it is fine. I know people that are having sunday night weddings but in all honestly I find that to be a pain. I was told by some people that people enjoy friday weddings b/c they have 2 days to relax afterward & tend to party more b/c they have worked all week. Also people might take off on Friday & people always like an extra day off. HOnestly I wouldn't worry about...people will come no matter what.
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Posted 5/4/05 10:10 PM
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nferrandi
We did it!
Member since 12/03 5367 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/9/2004 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
The Crescent
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
I would prefer a Friday night to a Sunday, but unless it was a really good friend, I would probably skip the ceremony.
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Posted 5/4/05 10:11 PM
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cindyandkevin
To have and to hold
Member since 2/05 21575 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/10/2006 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Stonebridge Country Club
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
Friday night weddings are completely normal nowadays. They're becoming so popular due to the high costs of Saturday nights and the fact that Sunday nights aren't great since most guests will have to go back to work on Monday. So don't worry about what people say about your choice, Fridays are fine!!!
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Posted 5/4/05 10:13 PM
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maybride03
Board Fanatic
Member since 11/04 710 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/28/2005 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Raphael Winery
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
I think Friday night is better than Sunday, too. I would like it because there are still two days after that to relax. 
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Posted 5/4/05 10:26 PM
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lishbone
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 1/05 1299 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/9/2005 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
A
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
Posted by lablab
We booked our wedding for a Friday night, and while most of the people we spoke with think this is fine, a few thought we were crazy. We had a choice between Friday night and Sunday, and I thought they were both great. I just really wanted an evening wedding and thought that people could enjoy themselves without thinking about work the next day. Opinions?
i swear people always have something to say..i cant take it anymore..im having mine on a sunday..who cares its a wedding..it would be fun on a monday!! the most important people will be there and ENJOY..and prob take off the next day..
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Posted 5/4/05 10:28 PM
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winnietoots
Board Fanatic
Member since 7/04 329 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/3/2005 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
North Ritz Club
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
I went to a Friday night wedding last year. It was a lot of fun. I would prefer to go to a Friday wedding and not worry about work the next day.
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Posted 5/4/05 10:30 PM
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BlueTulip
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 married
Member since 4/05 1527 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/28/2006 5:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Atlantica-10!
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
You guys are right, either day is fine and if people don't like it, they don't have to come...but I hope they do!
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Posted 5/4/05 10:31 PM
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FireIslandLove
I love the weekends!!!
Member since 9/03 1185 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/23/2004 2:30 PM
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
Friday night weddings are great because then you have two days to recover after partying!
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Posted 5/4/05 10:34 PM
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TracyInQueens
Not a Queens Girl Anymore :(
Member since 6/04 3301 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/15/2004 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
George Washington Manor
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
We had a Friday night wedding. Since we did not HM right away and had to return to work the next Monday it was nice to have a "wedding weekend".
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Posted 5/4/05 10:53 PM
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adioguardi
A Perfect Day
Member since 2/05 1382 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/16/2005 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Ariana Waterfall
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
My wedding is on a Friday night and that was FH and my choice. We could have had the Saturday, but we've enjoyed all the Friday night bashes we've attended. And you have the entire weekend to recoup!
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Posted 5/4/05 11:05 PM
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eric'sbride
Board Fanatic
Member since 3/05 372 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/10/2005 8:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Timber Point CC
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
Posted by lablab
We had a choice between Friday night and Sunday, and I thought they were both great. I just really wanted an evening wedding and thought that people could enjoy themselves without thinking about work the next day. Opinions?
We did the exact same thing for the same reason! Everyone is excited about our wedding and a few are even planning to have a bit of a party back at the hotel afterward b/c its Friday night and no work the next day!!
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Posted 5/4/05 11:19 PM
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KandM2006
Board Fanatic
Member since 1/05 793 total posts
Wedding Date:
3/25/2006 1:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Sand Castle
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
I'd definitely prefer to go to a Friday night wedding then a Sunday. One of FH's friend had his on a Friday. We couldn't make it to the church but we made it to cocktail hour just fine.
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Posted 5/4/05 11:35 PM
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orchid24
it's a done deal!
Member since 8/04 1649 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/4/2005 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Crest Hollow Country Club
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
Posted by lablab
You guys are right, either day is fine and if people don't like it, they don't have to come...but I hope they do!
people will always have something to complain about... if you want to have a friday nite wedding, then do it!
maybe i just don't care about my job that much, but work is just that, WORK. a wedding is a once in a lifetime (hopefully) event.
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Posted 5/5/05 12:11 AM
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amazon_gracie
Board Fanatic
Member since 3/05 470 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/3/2006 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Roslyn Claremont Hotel
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
You can't please everyone. No matter what night you choose, there will always be people who won't like it. Remember that it's YOUR day! I think Friday night weddings are fine.
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Posted 5/5/05 12:39 AM
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ssdbk
Kerie
Member since 1/05 3960 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/12/2005 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Temple Chaverim
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
People will ALWAYS have something to say. Basically, the difference is 6 of one, 1/2 dozen of the other. There are good and bad reasons for each part of the week or weekend!!!!
I'm having a Jewish wedding on a Sat. night. By religious rules, it must start after sundown. People have actually complained that it will end too late. Not that these people have anywhere to go the next day. So, I've finally become REALLY obnoxious and told them that I will look into having the Sabbath changed so that they don't have to stay up late on my wedding night.
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Posted 5/5/05 12:47 AM
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Bride2005
Time is FLYING by!
Member since 4/04 1427 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/7/2005 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Carlyle on the Green
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
I was between Friday and Sunday and I really think both are fine.
I woundup with Sunday bc of the time the ceremony on Friday would be at the church. I just went to a wedding on a Friday and the traffic getting to the church was unbeleiveable. No-1 was even there.
We also had a lot of out of town guests (my dad's family and they thought Sunday would be easier for them to make up.)
I was worried about people working the next day- just like I was worried about people not going to church bc of work on a Friday but to me, Sunday worked out better.
IMO- the people that love you will be there....
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Posted 5/5/05 7:06 AM
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7706bride
THIS IS IT!!!!!
Member since 8/04 1369 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/7/2006 2:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Glen Island Harbor Club
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
We are having a Friday night wedding and love the idea b/c people have the whole weekend to themselves afterwards. Nothing wrong with it.
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Posted 5/5/05 7:32 AM
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kissy27
Sweet Memories
Member since 4/04 10934 total posts
Wedding Date:
3/31/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Floral Terrace
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
I am having a Friday evening wedding too...I know that some friends & co-workers will not make it to the church & that is fine...The people that mean the most to me will be there...Our CH starts at 7...
As a guest, I would prefer a Friday evening over a Sunday evening...I went to a Sunday evening wedding recently & many people were leaving by 9PM due to the fact that they had to work the next day
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Posted 5/5/05 7:49 AM
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MayBride06
It's all about the flatbread!!
Member since 11/03 5556 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/28/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
out east
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
Its your day! Some of our guests thought we were crazy for having the reception area 45 minutes from the church, and yes people say things and I'm sure that they say things behind our backs...but who cares we are happy with our decision! Period!
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Posted 5/5/05 7:55 AM
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CTarantino
04-28-06
Member since 11/04 2451 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/28/2006 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
R
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
HEY! We are the same date. DO NOT WORRY!! Every other wedding I have been to has been Friday night. Our church starts at 5 and reception probably 7pm so we can take pics and join too but my site will allow guests to come early since we have the site to ourselves the whole night. Don't stress I never thought Friday weddings were bad, like I said, most weddings I have attended and taken part in were on Friday.
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Posted 5/5/05 8:00 AM
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SFP0214
Just call me...Mrs. F!
Member since 7/04 2521 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/1/2005 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Vanderbilt Mansion
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
I would prefer a friday to a sunday. Some of my guests will have to leave work early though because the church starts at 4pm.
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Posted 5/5/05 8:03 AM
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SomethingBlu
Enjoying the journey...
Member since 10/04 10523 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/27/2005 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace - A+
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
I'm having a Friday night wedding. A few people have asked about it not being on a Saturday, but honestly these people are just idiots and we ignore them. They're clearly not paying for the wedding, so why should we care what they say? As for the Friday vs. Sunday night weddings...it's totally a matter of personal choice. Your guests will have to make arrangements either way: by taking Friday off (or part of it) or by doing the same for Monday. We're partiers so Sunday was out for us, but it's a valid day and those who mater will be there regardless...even if it's a Tuesday!
BTW - Thursday weddings are becoming very popular now, so are holiday Mondays.
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Posted 5/5/05 8:43 AM
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LilyOfValley
PaddysGirl15's MOH!!!
Member since 2/05 1541 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/2/2011 11:30 AM
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
Please don't worry about this. Like is was said, people just like to complain! Who wants people like that celebrating one of the biggest days of your life with you? Not me!
We are having a Sunday day wedding, if people don't like it then they don't have to come. I want happy, nice people at my wedding lol.
Message edited 5/5/2005 8:53:13 AM.
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Posted 5/5/05 8:51 AM
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xjulietx
It's A Sickness!
Member since 4/03 6637 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/20/2004 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Westbury Manor
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Re: Friday Night weddings?
Go with what you want. I had a Sunday wedding because I liked the fact that everyone could come to the church and no one felt tired from working all day and they had all day to prepare to come to the wedding. Some people did leave early, but the ones who mattered most, stayed.
I personally don't like Friday night weddings because I usually miss the ceremony and have to race home from work (which until I was laid off was in NYC) and get ready.
But you can't please everyone and the important people will be there for the majority of the time.
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Posted 5/5/05 9:03 AM
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