Is It Cheaper To Have A Wedding On A Sunday?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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4. Cheap, cheap, cheaper.

Most venues and vendors offer discounts for Sunday weddings

, since that's a day that's usually open. Add up the savings from a number of vendors, and there's an opportunity to save thousands of dollars on the overall wedding budget simply by choosing a Sunday wedding date.

Is it OK to have a wedding on a Sunday?


Absolutely

—but there are a few things to keep in mind. Saturday nights are the most common choices for weddings because they're super convenient for everyone. Guests can travel on Friday evening or Saturday morning, and then head home on Sunday, all without having to take time off work to be able to celebrate with you.

What is the cheapest day to have a wedding?

Weekday weddings are typically more affordable, with

Monday

being most affordable and increasing in expense as you get nearer the weekend. Of course, the differential will vary between venues — high-end venues are high-end every day of the week.

What time should a Sunday wedding start?

If you're planning a Sunday wedding, the ceremony and reception should begin a little earlier in the day (e.g.,

3:30 p.m. ceremony, with a 4:00 or 4:30 p.m. reception

) so that your guests can enjoy the entire reception and still get home at a reasonable hour to get up and go to work the next day.

Is it better to get married on a Friday or Sunday?

Unlike Sunday or Saturday weddings,

Friday's allow for more time to set up

. You won't have the same competition or sharing of venue space like you would on another weekend day. … Many venues will allow you to start as early as Thursday since they don't have any other event planned between then and your wedding.

What is the least popular month to get married?

In most parts of the country, the deep winter months (

January, February and March

) are the least popular for weddings.

Are Sunday weddings weird?

While all three can be a lot of fun,

a Sunday wedding has more of a low-key vibe

, while a Friday or Saturday affair is all about the party. That's probably because most guests will have the next day off to relax and recuperate.

What Day is unlucky to get married?

According to English folklore: Wednesday is the luckiest day to marry and

Saturday

is the unluckiest. An auspicious rhyme from English folklore rules: “Monday for health, Tuesday for wealth, Wednesday best of all, Thursday for losses, Friday for crosses, Saturday for no luck at all.”

What month is best for a wedding?


June, September, and October

are considered the best months for a wedding. June, traditionally, is the most popular month to get married, simply because of the mild weather. With that being said, there's no wrong time to get married to the love of your life (though it does help to have good weather).

Is 2020 a lucky year to get married?

Carolyne, founder of Dynamic Astrology and author of Your Stars, says that 2020 is “a particularly fortuitous time to enter into lasting partnerships”, with February being the best month astrologically, and

20th February 2020

being the best date to get married.

Is Sunday a lucky day to get married?


Tuesday

, which is believed to bless the with prosperity and happiness is a good day to get married, as well as Sunday. The months of December and February are also favorable, as well as getting married under the waxing moon, which is available in the first fifteen days of each month.

Can a Catholic marry on Sunday?

“Technically a couple can get married just about any day except Holy Thursday, Holy Friday, and Holy Saturday, but the question is, practically speaking, when can they have a wedding mass. … Parishes that are bigger tend to have more masses on Sundays, which may mean a

Sunday wedding is unlikely

.

Is it bad luck to get married on a Sunday?


Getting married on Sunday is a sure sign of a fortunate union

. Friday is a bad day on which to get married. Other days of the week are about equal in their effect upon the destinies of a married pair.

What are the luckiest days to get married in 2020?

  • Saturday, October 10, 2020.
  • Saturday, June 20, 2020.
  • Saturday, September 19, 2020.
  • Saturday, June 6, 2020.
  • Saturday, September 26, 2020.
  • Saturday, October 17, 2020.
  • Saturday, October 3, 2020.
  • Saturday, September 12, 2020.

Is it weird to have a wedding on a Friday?


Friday is a perfect day

to celebrate love (just ask The Cure). While most weddings still take place on Saturdays, Friday nuptials are on the rise with 15 percent of weddings occurring on Fridays in 2017. This growth is no surprise, as Friday can provide a more relaxed wedding weekend and stretch your budget.

Are Friday weddings rude?

Some say it's

disrespectful to the guests

, especially if it is far away. They think it is asking too much of your guests to take time off work (and for the rehearsal sometimes too) and expect them to drive far so they are also “forced” to stay in a hotel if it gets too late or if they are drinking.

Maria Kunar
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Maria Kunar
Maria is a cultural enthusiast and expert on holiday traditions. With a focus on the cultural significance of celebrations, Maria has written several blogs on the history of holidays and has been featured in various cultural publications. Maria's knowledge of traditions will help you appreciate the meaning behind celebrations.