July 10, 2009 | Choosing Your Wedding Date, Tip of the week, Uncategorized, Where to Start
It must be the Day of the Week
Choosing the right wedding date does not only contribute to your collection of yearly memos of dates to celebrate, but could also save you some bucks! Having a weeknight wedding, or a typical Sunday morning wedding can result to caterers giving you better rates or discounts! So opt for days with lesser demands or better yet, if you want to have the traditional church wedding, allow it to fall near a major holiday. Chances are, these churches would be fully decorated, thus saving you lots of money on decor, flowers and other arrangements. Even a simple candlelit venue and ceremony would be elegant, classic, romantic, and serene. Knowing your options are a plus especially when dealing with providers that up sell or charge higher for Weddings. Sometimes it is best not to mention that the occasion is a wedding.
Conflicting Dates
When there is another wedding scheduled at the same venue on the same day, this can cost you heavily! Â Some venues are short staffed, or unable to handle the demands that more than one wedding may call for! Â Last year I attended two weddings in which the staff was scrambling to keep up with the demands due to being short handed. Â In addition, there were other weddings at the same time. Â It was just horrible once I think of it! Â I would never want a look of confusion and/or lack of organization on such an important day!
Conflicting dates just don’t end there. Â You’ve scheduled your day and sent out your save the date card or invites and now you are reminded by a parent that it is your Great Grandmother’s 90th Birthday! Â In all actuality you should have known this in advance! Â So, be sure to do your research and schedule things on a date that not just you and your husband can agree on; but the whole family! Â We put a poll up at 5K Weddings Forum and you’ll be surprised that 75% stated that they would change their wedding date if scheduled the same day as another’s wedding or family event! Â 12/5% stated that they would schedule a double wedding and 12.5% that they would ask the other party to change their plans! Â Amazing!
Quick Tips
- Always ask questions. Â ”Are there rate changes for holidays? Â Weekends?”
- Consult with family! Â It is considered rude to have tunnel vision when planning an event you expect family to show without knowing what else can or will be celebrated at that time.
- Ask more questions! Â ”Is there another event scheduled the same day as mine at your facility?”
If uncomfortable with anything don’t proceed! Â But happy planning!
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If you think having a wedding while the Christmas season is near is a bad idea, think again. You can actually end up saving a lot more if you have your wedding during this season.