4 Advantages of Booking a Friday Wedding
Finding the right wedding date for you and your fiancé can be stressful. Most people consider Saturdays their first choice due to the expected availability of their guests. While Saturday might be the most popular day of the week for wedding bookings, it is also the most expensive day to get married, and it can be hard to find the date you’re looking for at your chosen venue that also works for your preferred vendors.
At Aqua Turf Club, we work with you to plan your perfect wedding no matter what day of the week it falls on! In fact, we’re here to share some insider secrets about Friday weddings and all the benefits that come with booking a weekday wedding date.
Advantages of Friday Weddings
More Availability
For starters, there are almost always more Friday dates available to choose from than Saturday dates, especially if you want a shorter engagement. This availability gives you more control over the actual date of your wedding. Want to recognize a significant milestone in your relationship? Ask about Friday availability. Also consider the availability of your preferred vendors—DJs, photographers, videographers, etc. Sometimes the best vendors are booked out for years in advance on Saturdays, especially during the most popular wedding months. They are much more likely to have Fridays available.
More Flexibility
The timing of your ceremony and reception can also be more flexible on Fridays than on Saturdays. Many wedding venues, including Aqua Turf, have set wedding ceremony times on Saturdays that have to be two hours apart from one another. Give your guests a little more time to travel from work with a Friday evening ceremony and a delicious dinner.
More Time to Celebrate
Choosing a Friday wedding allows your guests to celebrate with you without having to give up their weekend. Your friends and family can attend your ceremony after work on Friday and still enjoy the rest of their weekend before having to return to work on Monday. They may need the whole weekend to recover from partying with you on Friday night! Should you get married on a Friday, you also have some more options when planning your honeymoon. You may be able to leave earlier and get an extra day away together, or you can have some more time with friends and family before you head out for your celebratory getaway.
More Cost Savings
At Aqua Turf, there is an additional cost-saving benefit to choosing a Friday wedding date over a Saturday. All our wedding packages and menus cost $10 less per person for Friday events compared to Saturdays. These savings can free up your budget to include more celebrating with family and friends over the remainder of the weekend, more money toward a honeymoon, or less stress on your bank account.
And Don't Forget About Sunday Weddings
Just like Fridays, there are usually more Sunday wedding dates available than Saturday dates, giving you more flexibility to choose your perfect date.
Sunday weddings are also less expensive, and you can often take advantage of Monday holidays. If you can find an available Sunday before Memorial Day or Labor Day, you’ll get all the benefits of Sunday pricing while not having to worry about your guests returning to work the next day.
A Note About Guest Availability
If you’re worried that some of the people you plan to invite may not be available on a Friday or Sunday, just keep in mind that there will always be some people who are unavailable to attend your wedding, no matter which date you book. In our experience, those people who truly want to celebrate with you will make the time to join you regardless of the day of the week you choose to get married.
Choosing a Friday or Sunday wedding date will open up more options for you, provide cost savings, and your guests are able to still enjoy their weekend while celebrating your special day.