Okay, there's a post (or 2) on bos.com that talks about Sunday weddings. I'm thinking of going this route, only because it's cheaper, and most of my guests are out of towners. Is a Sunday morning wedding (10:00-3:30) an unreasonable time for a wedding? Will anyone have fun at this type of wedding, or will it be a snore?
Also, what's with everyone on bos.com saying people wouldn't show for the ceremony and leave early? Is Saturday night better, forgetting the signifigant difference in cost? Suggestions?
posted by Tammy @ 9:51 AM
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That's so funny! That's the venue I was thinking of. (Their prices are awesome). But I did hate the 10:00 idea. You're right it's not that much different in price, but I thought it would be easier for out of towners to not have to take off sork on Friday. They can travel Saturday, have an early Sunday wedding (over by 3:30) and then travel back Sunday night if they need to be at work on Monday. The only holiday weekend in the fall (other than Labor Day) is Columbus day in October, but not sure everyone automatically has off that day anyways. And the venue is probably already booked for that very reason. Aren't hotels and plane tickets more expensive that time too?
I will definately look into it. They have some kind of Sunday brunch, so I'm hoping to get info on that and see if I can tour the grounds. Then hopefully I can grill them with questions. ;)
Hi Tammy,
My wedding is a daytime on (12-5) but it's on Saturday. I tried for a Sunday on a holiday weekend but those filled up before I booked. At first I was really worried about it being a day time wedding but I have been hearing positiv efeedback about it so far. The people who are going to want a party afterward will make one and others will head home early if they want to. I am getting married in a beautiful location in the spring and I figure what's the point of getting married near a rose garden if no one can see it. My other option at my site would have been 7pm-12am. So, I opted for the early one and it seems that many guests are happy with it.
Good luck.
That's good to know! I ironically never considered a Sat, daytime wedding. That's also a good idea. People would have to travel on Friday, but so be it. Lots of options to consider, I guess I panicked a bit too soon. Thanks all!
Tammy,
I don't think there's anything wrong with a day wedding on a Sunday. I say go for it. I personally love the idea of brunch. It's a little different and can be very elegant. Those who love you will show up no matter what day or time. I'm just thinking that 10am might be a bit early for you. It would never do for me. I'm not an early morning person. Bob and I went to a night wedding on a Sunday, not a holiday weekend, and that was tough. Reception started at 6 and we had to leave at 11:15 right after the cake was served, but we were the first to go. The dance floor was packed and everyone was having a great time.
I haven't been reading that thread on boston.com... looked like it was getting out of control with the number of responses. Should I be reading?! How about the one about "I want to dance"?
Here's my take on Sunday: how great a Sunday wedding will be completely depends on your vision for your wedding and your guests. If you want a party down, dance floor packed wedding, well, you better know that your guests are going to be into that even on a Sunday afternoon. Some are, some aren't. I'm usually a fun date- I love to have fun, dance, drink, etc. But on a Sunday at 2 or 3, I'm not in that mood. Maybe on a Sunday at 7 or 8, but then if I know I have to get up and go to work the next day, I'm still going to take it a little easy.
I've been to two Sunday weddings, one holiday weekend, one not. The holiday one was a Sunday night (ceremony around 4, I think) and it was just like a Saturday. We all had the next day off and had a blast at the reception until they turned the lights on. The other one started at 2, cocktail hour at 3, dinner at 4:30. I just couldn't get into it, and so couldn't a lot of other people. I didn't dance at all, and the only people I saw on the dance floor before we had to leave (because I had to teach in the morning) were the bridesmaids. We left early, and a lot of people left before we did. I don't know if it was the bride's dream or not, but it wouldn't have been mine.
So, what do you want and how will your guests react? If you envision a brunch/lunch with everyone sipping mimosas and laughing and chatting, then you can easily achieve that. If you envision a party with a packed dance floor, just make sure you know your guests will be ready for that on a Sunday. Not all will, and some will have to work the next day. Clearly at the reception Kelli went to the people were into it, so it's entirely possible!
Ultimately, choose what's going to make you and your fiance happiest. Good luck!! Let us know the places you're looking at!
Oh- I too love brunch. If you had waffle/omelet and carving stations, a coffee and bloody mary bar... that would be AWESOME! I'd be there!
Tammy, I have been to Sunday night weddings and they are just as fun as Saturday night weddings. My best friend's dad is having a Sunday wedding in 2 weeks and I am looking forward to it. I've never been to a Sunday day wedding but I do love the idea of it. Why stay inside on your day when you can be outside enjoying the weather (if weather permits that is)? I am sure your guests will appreciate your consideration of them when trying to plan your event. Day weddings just seem more laid back and relaxed, so I definately say go for it if that is what you want! Good luck and let us know!
Thanks! I may have changed my mind about the Sunday wedding (but only because one of the 100 venues I'm looking at starts their Sunday wedding kind of early (10:00) and darn it, that IS too early for me. So, I'm considering Saturday (daytime) instead, because they start around 11:00 instead. Much better. I'd do the evening, but if I succeed in having my ceremony outside, I want everyone to be able to enjoy the beautiful foliage.
Tammy, as far as Sunday Afternoon/evening Weddings on holiday weekends go, they don't always book as fast you think they would. I got engaged on January 1st. I booked the Sheraton Colonial on 1/22, for the Sunday night of Labor day. They still had it open only 8 months before. You would be surprised what is still open. But do whatever you like, it is your day. I had one of the best times at a saturday morning wedding a few years back, of course the whole ride home my head was in a plastic bag, but that was my own fault...LOL
Head in a plastic bag? LOL, DO TELL....
I'm doing the "move on" approach now. If I see a venue I like, and they are all booked, I accept it's not meant to be, and "move on". We'll see how long that theory works for me. Bring on the plastic bags...
I forgot to mention this previously... no places I looked at had lower prices for Fridays/Sundays, or even off-season. They just had lower minimums. Hotel prices were definitely cheaper in the off season though, a big help for us! And there was less competition for vendors, etc. Maybe though it's easier to negotiate prices or services on off days.
Cara,
True enough about the discount thing. The lower minimum can help though. Good point about the hotel costs, I do want to try and keep it easy for the OOT folk.
I was living in Waltham, the wedding was in Nashua, too much wine, not a pretty site!
Amy,
ooohhh sorry, we've all been there. ;-)
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