When it comes to planning your wedding, it might feel like there million decisions to make. One of the biggest one’s is the date of the wedding. In this post, I am going to take a look at some of the reasons you may want to consider a midweek wedding.

You’ll probably already have a rough idea of when during the year you want to get married and most couples decide to get married on Saturday. This is because most people are already off of work and it gives everyone a day to recover and travel afterwards.

However, midweek weddings are becoming more and more popular and there are plenty of reasons you should consider one for your own nuptials.

6 Reasons To Have A Midweek Wedding

1. It’s Cheaper

Generally speaking, Saturday is the most expensive day of the week to get married because it’s the most popular, with Friday and Sunday coming in as the next most expensive.

Getting married midweek is considerably cheaper. If you’re on a tight budget then this could be a great option for saving money and having the wedding of your dreams for less.

2. You’ll Get More For Your Money

As you’ll be saving a considerable amount of money by getting married midweek, and this could mean your money goes a lot further.

If there is a venue you’ve ruled out based on price, a mid-week wedding could mean you can now afford to get married there.

3. Better Availability

Many venues book up years in advance, especially on weekends. Optioning for a midweek wedding could give you a lot more choice when it comes to all of your wedding suppliers.

It also means you can get married sooner if that’s something you want, rather than having to wait two years for a weekend to free up.

4. More Date Choices

A midweek wedding also offers a better choice of dates. If you have a date that’s special to you as a couple, you could pick that, rather than feeling like you have to choose a date just because it’s a  Saturday.

You could choose a date with personal significance such as an anniversary of when you and your partner met or something more fun such as Star Wars day.

5. It’s a Good Excuse For A Smaller Wedding

Not everyone wants a big lavish wedding or to be the centre of attention and choosing a weekday is one way to show your guests you’d like a more subdued and intimate wedding day.

Close friends and family will usually be more than happy to book time off for a midweek wedding, but distant relatives might not be so keen.

6. Cheaper For Your Guests

Having a midweek wedding, as well as saving the happy couple money, could also help their guests save cash too.

Hotels and B&Bs are almost always cheaper midweek, meaning guests that needed to stay over could do so at a much more reasonable rate. Coach and train tickets should be cheaper too.

Are There Any Disadvantages To A Midweek Wedding?

While there are lots of great reasons to have a midweek wedding, there are a few problems you might run into. It’s worth weighing up all of the pros and cons before booking.

The biggest issue you might find is your guests not wanting to book time off work or genuinely not being able to, for example, teachers during term time.

You could discuss your plans with your most important guests before booking a mid-week wedding, explaining your reasons and checking they would be happy with it. There is also the issue of school if you’re planning to invite lots of children.

If guests are travelling to your wedding they may need to book more than one day off, so as much advance notice as possible would probably be appreciated.

Overall, there are plenty of great reasons to book a midweek wedding and you and your partner should definitely consider it if you’re on a budget or looking to save on the cost of your wedding.