After you get engaged, you have some pretty big decisions to make regarding your wedding. Besides the location, you also need to nail down a date to exchange vows. While in theory this may seem simple, it?s actually more complicated than you may think. One of the questions that may come up in choosing a date is whether or not you?d consider hosting your wedding over a holiday weekend. This is definitely something to think about as there are pros and cons to having your special event over these times of the year. We give you some context below to aid in your debate over this scenario.
The Pros of a Holiday Weekend Wedding
There are many upsides to consider in potentially planning a wedding over a long weekend.
Better Availability
Holiday weekends?such as Memorial Day, Labor Day, and so on?tend to have better availability at wedding venues. The same goes for other vendors. This means that if you have your heart set on a certain venue, photographer, band, DJ, florist, or other specific vendor, a holiday weekend may be the time to nab them all at once. This is a great option if you?re getting married in a high-demand area where it?s hard to book highly coveted wedding vendors. Seamless Themes
Holiday weekend weddings are easy to pair with a theme, as you can simply borrow from the holiday! For instance, if you?re getting married over the Fourth of July, you can incorporate fireworks into your big day. This is festive, convenient, and fun for you and guests alike.
Lower Costs
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