I've never been to a weekday wedding, but I think I'd feel a little grumpy about getting an invite to one, IMO. Of course, I'd go, but it would be a lil bit of struggle working it around my work schedule.
wundmoretime
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I worried about how it would affect my guests. My sister and brother are attornies in the city and have a long commute. It is your day and do what financially works for you, just don't be disappointed in those that can't make it.
Camroy
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I've been to a few thursday weekends. Usually around the holidays. I attended a Monday Wedding (Columbus Day) at 11 am. I didn't particularly care for it especially since it's not a paid holiday for me. If I didn't have the wedding to attend, I would have been at work.
bluegreen08
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depends how far away the wedding is, and if i would need to take off from work.
sophisticat13
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When I was researching RHs, two (LE and the Crescent) told me how popular Thursday evenings are becoming. My RH was booked last summer for every Thursday night!!! If you are in love with a RH and the only night you can afford there is a Thursday, then I say go for it...but like the other brides here said, guarantee a low mininum and definitely send out STDs to everyone you want to attend!! P.S. One of my friends had her (second) wedding on a Monday night and she had a lot of people attend
Kricket212
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I say go for it. I have been to them to. It's your day!!
BoxOfRocks
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Never been to one, never been invited to one. I understand that price is a consideration, and do agree that in the end you should do what you want. However, as a guest, truthfully I would feel resentful for the extra inconvenience, and as stated above, employers don't like it. Guests traveling with kids would make it extra difficult. Unless it were a close relative, I would seriously consider not going. That said, you should proceed in a way that's right for you and FH, but be prepared for people not to be able to make it.
NYBride2
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my wedding is in 6 weeks and its on a thursday. i have about a 90% attendance. i thought it might be lower, but the only people not coming are from out of town or recently had babies (and are OOT).
if people want to come they will. if they want to just come to the reception, thats fine. i am paying for it myself, and i couldnt afford a saturday night. you cant please everybody. if people feel they have to take off from work, then whats the big deal? they have a choice to make.
leave work early maybe vs. attend a wedding. we've all taken off a day here or there for whatever reasons we want. i think that the people that want to go, will go. if its too much trouble, then they really dont have to come.
