Friday PM vs. Saturday PM

we had a friday wedding and not a single person complained or commented about the day of the week.
honestly, $6000 will definitely go a long way! if people dont like it... then thats their problem...
you gotta do what's gonna work for u and ur dh.

$6.000 is a lot ot save. I agree with what others said... If someone wants to be there they will whether it is a Monday, Friday or Saturday.

Originally when we were looking at halls I was set on a Saturday night. When I was told the difference in price if we had it a Friday night I was easily swayed to Friday night. We decided to have the ceremony start at 6:30pm so that some people would be able to come after work if they did not want to take the day off.

we did a friday night wedding and i was second guessing it for a while. and now i wouldnt do anything different!!!

it worked out great, we had saturday and sunday to relax and enjoy and catch up and still hang with out of state family.

Saturday night we actually all the BP and friends got together and we had a relaxing night with a fire in the back yard with some beers, and we eat DH's grooms cake. prolly one of the best night i had in a long time hanging with friends.

it really all depends on preference. I've been to both a Friday night wedding and a Saturday night wedding and had a blast at both. And almost everytime I've been to a friday night, I took the day off - which I am sure most of your guests who are close to you will do.

We chose to do a Saturday night because that was just personal preference for us.

friday night alllll the way!

I feel like friday nights are very popular. start the wedding at 6 pm or 7pm. People will make it no matter what day or time.

6k is a lot of money! we refused to pay more money just to have it a day later, thats craziness! 6k is flowers and dj, lighting at the very least!

also the other plus to having a friday night wedding is that you are the only wedding that day! you get all the attention from the hall, no competition and you can start your party any time...i really love this aspect of a friday

you cant get that on a sat or a sunday!

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Posted by LoveyDovey

friday night alllll the way!

I feel like friday nights are very popular. start the wedding at 6 pm or 7pm. People will make it no matter what day or time.

6k is a lot of money! we refused to pay more money just to have it a day later, thats craziness! 6k is flowers and dj, lighting at the very least!

also the other plus to having a friday night wedding is that you are the only wedding that day! you get all the attention from the hall, no competition and you can start your party any time...i really love this aspect of a friday

you cant get that on a sat or a sunday!

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100% agree!

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Posted by LoveyDovey

friday night alllll the way!

I feel like friday nights are very popular. start the wedding at 6 pm or 7pm. People will make it no matter what day or time.

6k is a lot of money! we refused to pay more money just to have it a day later, thats craziness! 6k is flowers and dj, lighting at the very least!

also the other plus to having a friday night wedding is that you are the only wedding that day! you get all the attention from the hall, no competition and you can start your party any time...i really love this aspect of a friday

you cant get that on a sat or a sunday!

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WOW! Very true! :)

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Posted by LoveyDovey

friday night alllll the way!

I feel like friday nights are very popular. start the wedding at 6 pm or 7pm. People will make it no matter what day or time.

6k is a lot of money! we refused to pay more money just to have it a day later, thats craziness! 6k is flowers and dj, lighting at the very least!

also the other plus to having a friday night wedding is that you are the only wedding that day! you get all the attention from the hall, no competition and you can start your party any time...i really love this aspect of a friday

you cant get that on a sat or a sunday!

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ITA! I just got married last Friday and it was perfect. We still had a lot of people come to the church at 3:30--about 50 people. We probably would have had more if it was on a Sat but what can you do. A lot of our family and friends were happy to take a day off from work! Plus, they had the entire weekend to recover. It was also easier to take pictures at the RH bc we were the first wedding of the day. In the end., do what is right for you and your family and friends will be there.

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Posted by Chanwich

I think it really depends on OOT guests, if you have a ton of them, then it might be inconveient for them to have to take a day off, and depending on ceremony time, some local people may not make it if they don't take off of work too. But if you have mostly local people, then go for it and save yourself a ton of money!

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ITA! Basically my FH's entire family is from out of town, so Friday was not an option. So long as everyone is local, you will be fine with a Friday night!

i have a ton of OOT guests but we are planning on a friday night because of the difference!

this is what STDs are for, and communication, and people who really want to be at your wedding will take off and be there. if they dont then EFF EM!

$6k can be the diff between a good photog and a great photog!

ITA, 6K is a TON of money! I have been to a few Fri night weddings and there has been some scrambling after work to get there, but if you start it at a reasonable hour, and send the std's early enough, people will make plans. If they're going to come, they'll be there no matter what.

I knew I wanted a Saturday wedding bc of the # of OOT'ers, I didn't even look at a Friday night (I didn't join LIW until after we booked) so I choose Sat day, which also had great prices, and some drawbacks just like a Fri night.

Like many have said 6k is a lot and can be used towards so much. People today are having weddings on various days now. I think as long as you and your fh are ok with it then go for it. As mentioned before communication is key. The people that matter will be there regardless of the day. From being on liw and seeing what some brides go through we aren't always going to make everyone happy.

Keep your 6k and book Friday!!!
The people who want to be there with you on your day will be there no matter what. Send out Save the dates to let people know, but Friday nights are extremely popular!

KIMMMMYYYY!!!!!!!!!
Yayyyyy!!!

Hope planning is going well so far!
I say save the 6 grand.. Weddings cost soo much and thats something that can go towards something else like the HONEYMOON for you an your hubby to be which i rather spend the money on lol!!!

whats nice about friday is it does not kill any ones weekend.. everyone still has a nice weekend and most people will take off on friday so your giving them a long weekend! and you can relax during the weekend before leaving for your honeymoon!

do what is best for you! this is your special day! and keep telling you its YOUR & Ross's day!
weddings has quickly turn into everyone else!! So enjoy every moment!!!
Couldnt be happier for you!!! If you need any advice or help with anything let me know!!!

Ps- woodlands is beautiful! nice choice!!!