father`s day wedding?

Ladies-I have been reading posts for a few weeks now, but actually just got engaged last weekend!! We really want to get married some time next year, and am having trouble finding a place. I found one place that wants to give us a great deal for father`s day. What do you all think about getting married on that day? I asked a few people and they don`t seem to mind, but I thought posting a message would get the 'masses' response!! Thanks!! :) JOY

father`s day wedding?

That all depends on how you plan on celebrating Father's Day?!? It is on a Sunday, so some fathers may be flattered that you want to share your day with them. I am getting married on Mother's Day weekend, although not on Mother's Day, but the day before. We plan on doing something special to honor our mothers at the ceremony, and then leaving for our honeymoon on a Monday so that we can spend the day after the wedding, Mother's Day, with our mom's, maybe taking them out for brunch.

father`s day wedding?

I was born on Father's Day and my father always says it was the best gift he ever got! My birthday will actually fall on father's day in June 2002. I don't think it will affect your day much. I would just try to include something nice to honor all father's that are at your wedding like a special dance or toast. Good Luck!

We got married on Father`s Day!

A let me tell you, we certainly weren`t the only ones! We booked our band sort of on the late side for Long Island (9 months ahead of time) - and let me tell you, many bands were already booked for that day - we were shocked! Anyway, we choose that day because 1) we wanted June and 2) we got a great deal at our reception hall because it was that day. No one seemed to mind - our father`s loved it - and if you want, you can incorporate Father`s Day into it. We had our fathers give a little toast at the beginning, but I saw in either Martha Stewart magazine, or her website, little ideas for Father`s Day favors. Go for it if it works for you! Best wishes.

We got married on Father`s Day!

I guess I'll state the other opinion... if this is the only day that works for you with budget/schedule, then go for it... But, if there is another day that works, I would think about it. Many of your guests have their own traditions and obligations for that day, and would prefer not to have to choose between their family and your wedding!

Father`s Day!

We tried to get Father's Day, because it was less expensive, but it was already taken. I think its a great idea, but you may want to think about having to invite any father's children to the wedding...I'm not sure if that would make a difference. Father's Day is pretty low key, maybe they will do something as a family in the morning and then share with you. If you love the place and it works for the budget, I say go for it!

Go with your gut

I think you should go with what you really want. I agree with Valenia that many others will have other traditions, but I'm sure that they will be able to honor the day at your wedding. My mother had a graduation party this past mother's day, but it started in the evening, so we were able to spend the morning with her. What I always do to help me make a decision. Put yourself in the situation ... would it bother you if you father had a wedding to attend and couldn't spend the day with you. If no, then you got your answer. Congrats on the engagement and welcome to the board.

Go with your gut

All the advice here has been right on, and of course it doesn`t seem to make your decision any easier for you. If you`re worried you might be interrupting too many 'traditions,' you might want to consider how your wedding day is going to be planned. How many hours are you going to have between the start of the ceremony to the start of the cocktail hour. I`ve known of a wedding that started at 3, and the cocktail hour didn`t start til 8, and another ceremony started at 2 with a coctail hour of 7. Times like that could be disruptive. However, a later ceremony would give more time for families to get together prior to the wedding. Consider the people on your list. Do you have a lot of dads? How family oriented are your guests? But, don`t forget .. there will be many people who skip the ceremony and just show up to the reception. So if people have 'traditions' they may chose to skip the ceremony but join in later at the reception. My personal opinion .. I think you`ll lose more guests being a Sunday wedding, than a Father`s Day wedding. Our wedding is on a Sunday and we had several declines because they couldn`t get a babysitter for overnight (for those traveling), or because they live too far away and will be working the next day. However, I`m in an industry that wouldn`t really make it feasible for us to have the wedding on Friday or Saturday. Just remember, no matter what day you book, it will be a problem for some people. I like the idea of having a special toast for the dads, or a dance. How about having fathers and their daughters or dates join you and your dad half way through your special dance with your father?

Go with your gut

thank you everyone for your opinions!! This is a great group of people on this board! Well, the latest on this dilemma...we've been asking around, and it seems the consensus is 'no problem'. We will do something special for all the dads...luckily, most of our guests don't have children yet, and a lot of the relatives will have their children at the wedding!! And thanks for the tip on martha stewart! I'm going to look into that!! I am sure you will all hear from me again soon!! Thanks again! :) JOY