Ready to start planning? Before you put down a deposit, check this list of dates you may want to avoid
Holiday Weekends
Holiday weekend weddings have pros and cons. You've got an extra day for the dinners and brunches and is often less expensive to host a Sunday wedding. However, costs of travel and hotels are often higher. Also, some families may be unable to join you because of standing holiday weekend plans or traditions.
Religious and Cultural Holidays
Be mindful of religious and cultural holidays when planning your wedding. There often be restrictions at your house of worship during these dates.
Costly Holidays
If you're looking to marry around Valentine's Day expect higher than normal flower costs. They're likely to be more costly than at any other time of the year. Likewise, reception locations often charge a higher fee for a New Year's Eve wedding.
Notable Holidays
April Fool's Day- If you and your fiance are jokesters at heart, this could be the perfect wedding day for you. If not, choose another day because undoubtedly Uncle Larry or Bob from college will be plotting a prank
Mother's Day and Father's Day (always a Sunday)
Make sure your parents are okay with sharing this weekend with your wedding -- but it could be the perfect opportunity to honor them.
Halloween
Avoid it if you're terrified that someone might actually show up in costume.
Days of Remembrance
Historically significant days may cause a conflict of interest for some guests.
September 11, Patriot Day: December 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day:
Super Bowl Sunday
If you don't live in the host city and are marrying on the Saturday rather than the Sunday of Super Bowl weekend, then the big game shouldn't affect your wedding too much -- unless you and your husband are diehard pigskin fans and can't bear to miss the big game instead of leaving on your honeymoon.
Final Four/March Madness
Everyone loves the excitement of college b-ball but be prepared for cellphones to be out to check the scores.
Unusual Dates
9/10/11 falls on a Saturday
11/11/11 falls on a Friday
10/11/12 falls on a Thursday
12/12/12/ falls on a Wednesday
Other Dates to Avoid
College reunions and/or homecomings, big conventions in your city, and any annual charity events that involve your family or close friends that could monopolize hotels, car services and vendors.
Holiday Weekends
Holiday weekend weddings have pros and cons. You've got an extra day for the dinners and brunches and is often less expensive to host a Sunday wedding. However, costs of travel and hotels are often higher. Also, some families may be unable to join you because of standing holiday weekend plans or traditions.
Religious and Cultural Holidays
Be mindful of religious and cultural holidays when planning your wedding. There often be restrictions at your house of worship during these dates.
Costly Holidays
If you're looking to marry around Valentine's Day expect higher than normal flower costs. They're likely to be more costly than at any other time of the year. Likewise, reception locations often charge a higher fee for a New Year's Eve wedding.
Notable Holidays
April Fool's Day- If you and your fiance are jokesters at heart, this could be the perfect wedding day for you. If not, choose another day because undoubtedly Uncle Larry or Bob from college will be plotting a prank
Mother's Day and Father's Day (always a Sunday)
Make sure your parents are okay with sharing this weekend with your wedding -- but it could be the perfect opportunity to honor them.
Halloween
Avoid it if you're terrified that someone might actually show up in costume.
Days of Remembrance
Historically significant days may cause a conflict of interest for some guests.
September 11, Patriot Day: December 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day:
Super Bowl Sunday
If you don't live in the host city and are marrying on the Saturday rather than the Sunday of Super Bowl weekend, then the big game shouldn't affect your wedding too much -- unless you and your husband are diehard pigskin fans and can't bear to miss the big game instead of leaving on your honeymoon.
Final Four/March Madness
Everyone loves the excitement of college b-ball but be prepared for cellphones to be out to check the scores.
Unusual Dates
9/10/11 falls on a Saturday
11/11/11 falls on a Friday
10/11/12 falls on a Thursday
12/12/12/ falls on a Wednesday
Other Dates to Avoid
College reunions and/or homecomings, big conventions in your city, and any annual charity events that involve your family or close friends that could monopolize hotels, car services and vendors.
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