When choosing a wedding date, think about the time of year you want to get married. Have you always dreamed of a winter wedding? Do you want to get married outside? Have you always loved the fall? Or do you want to get married over the holiday season?
In addition to the season, you also want to consider the people who are most important to you. Talk to these guests -- parents, grandparents, siblings, and best friends -- to make sure they are free on the date before putting down a deposit. You don't want to book a hall and find out that dad has a convention out of town that he must attend.
And keep an open mind when meeting with venues and vendors. If you want to hire a specific vendor, check with him or her first to make sure he or she is available on your date, then book the ceremony and reception space.
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Monday, May 23, 2011
Friday, October 08, 2010
Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Date
A lot of couples are getting married this weekend, and more specifically on Sunday, not because it's a three-day weekend or because a Sunday wedding may be less expensive, but because this Sunday's date is October 10, 2010 also known as 10-10-10.
And similar to 07-07-07 and 08-08-08, a number of couples think that the repetitive number means the date may bring them good luck.
I wish the best of luck and all the happiness in the world to each couple getting married on 10-10-10, but here are some other things to keep in mind when picking your wedding date:
1. Choose a date that doesn't conflict with a business event or other family function that important wedding guests may have a conflict with.
2. If you are having a religious wedding ceremony check with your officiant that there are no religious restrictions to having your wedding on the date you are thinking of.
3. There are some holidays and events that may keep guests away, or at least in front of a TV set during your wedding, such as the Super Bowl, Thanksgiving Weekend and Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
4. Make sure that other engaged friends or relatives haven't picked that date and are about to send out their save-the-date cards.
5. If it is very important to you that you hire a specific vendor, such as a caterer or photographer or planner, make sure that he or she is available on your wedding date before signing a contract with a venue or other vendors.
And similar to 07-07-07 and 08-08-08, a number of couples think that the repetitive number means the date may bring them good luck.
I wish the best of luck and all the happiness in the world to each couple getting married on 10-10-10, but here are some other things to keep in mind when picking your wedding date:
1. Choose a date that doesn't conflict with a business event or other family function that important wedding guests may have a conflict with.
2. If you are having a religious wedding ceremony check with your officiant that there are no religious restrictions to having your wedding on the date you are thinking of.
3. There are some holidays and events that may keep guests away, or at least in front of a TV set during your wedding, such as the Super Bowl, Thanksgiving Weekend and Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
4. Make sure that other engaged friends or relatives haven't picked that date and are about to send out their save-the-date cards.
5. If it is very important to you that you hire a specific vendor, such as a caterer or photographer or planner, make sure that he or she is available on your wedding date before signing a contract with a venue or other vendors.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Holiday Weekend Weddings
Many couples plan their wedding over a three-day holiday weekend because they can plan extra pre- and post-wedding events and when you have guests traveling, a three-day weekend turns the trip to your wedding into a mini-vacation.
When picking a holiday weekend think of your guests and if you may be intruding on their own family time.
Thanksgiving is a perfect example of a weekend you may want to avoid. People travel to be with their families on Thanksgiving weekend and they may not be able to cancel family plans - or to be honest, they may not want to - to go to your wedding.
Columbus Day weekend is a three-day weekend for some people but not all businesses give employees the Monday off. Your Sunday night wedding may not be possible for people who have to work the following morning.
Labor Day weekend is a tough one because it is the last summer weekend of the season but families with kids may take the time for one last family trip before the school year begins.
Before settling on a wedding date make sure to ask key family members - aunts, uncles, grandparents and of course your parents and siblings - and close friends if the date or weekend works for them. Once you get an okay from your must-have guests it's safe to book the venue and vendors.
When picking a holiday weekend think of your guests and if you may be intruding on their own family time.
Thanksgiving is a perfect example of a weekend you may want to avoid. People travel to be with their families on Thanksgiving weekend and they may not be able to cancel family plans - or to be honest, they may not want to - to go to your wedding.
Columbus Day weekend is a three-day weekend for some people but not all businesses give employees the Monday off. Your Sunday night wedding may not be possible for people who have to work the following morning.
Labor Day weekend is a tough one because it is the last summer weekend of the season but families with kids may take the time for one last family trip before the school year begins.
Before settling on a wedding date make sure to ask key family members - aunts, uncles, grandparents and of course your parents and siblings - and close friends if the date or weekend works for them. Once you get an okay from your must-have guests it's safe to book the venue and vendors.
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