The Rise of Weekday Weddings by Helen

It used to be the accepted norm that weddings happened on weekends – occasionally a maverick couple would shock family and friends by having their wedding on a Friday! But these days are long gone and a current trend that is here to stay, is the trend of having your wedding on a weekday.

Recent research conducted by Bridebook found that I am going to show you why this trend has become so popular! Gen Z couples are particularly embracing this trend!

Busy Weekends

life is busy for everyone with many of us juggling work, family commitments and social events. Having a weekday wedding can ensure close friends and family are available to join them for the celebrations
while allowing for a more relaxed pace – who wants their wedding to be an event sandwiched between commitments!

Having a weekday wedding will also mean your wedding is less likely to clash with another wedding in your circle of family and friends meaning they don’t have to choose who to go to and who to disappoint.

Budget-Friendly Celebrations

Yes, that word again, and rightly so, as for most, if not all, couples, budget will be a factor. In the same why, you will see seasonal savings on venues, weekday weddings will mean lower venue and supplier costs as many offer discounted rates for weekday events. This can mean couples can use these savings for other aspects of their wedding – perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon or next-level venue décor. It will also mean less cost for your guests in terms of paying for accommodation, which is also likely to be
cheaper on a weekday or weekend!

More Availability

Although the weekday trend is on the rise, there are of course, many couples who do still want the weekend wedding, which can mean popular venues and suppliers may be booked months of even years in advance. By choosing a weekday for their wedding, couples have a better chance of securing their dream venue and booking their preferred vendors.

This increased availability allows couples to plan their wedding with less stress and more options.

Top Tips for Planning a Weekday Wedding

Inform Guests in Advance

When planning a weekday wedding, informing guests well in advance is crucial. Since weekdays are not the traditional wedding choice, guests may need to make additional arrangements, such as taking time off work or arranging childcare. Sending save-the-dates and invitations early will give guests enough time to adjust their schedules and ensure their attendance at the wedding.

Take Advantage of Discounts

To find weekday-friendly venues, couples should look for those that offer weekday discounts or special packages. Many venues have lower rates during weekdays to attract more bookings. Searching online,
reaching out to wedding planners and celebrants, or contacting individual venues directly can help couples identify these cost-saving options. Oh, and don’t be afraid to negotiate.

Make It a Two-Day Celebration or Add Additional Events

To make attending a weekday wedding more appealing, couples can consider hosting additional events or activities surrounding the wedding day. For example, they can organise a welcome dinner on the evening before the wedding or a farewell brunch the day after. These additional events give guests more reasons to take time off work and make the trip for the weekday wedding.

Support Your Guests with Transport & Accommodation

To make attending a weekday wedding more convenient, couples can consider offering transportation and accommodation options for their guests. This could include organising shuttles from designated locations or providing information on public transportation routes. By ensuring that transportation is readily available and also accommodation options, couples can alleviate some of the logistical concerns guests may have and make attending the wedding a seamless experience.