Planning Tips: Selecting your Wedding Date
Dates to Avoid in 2007 and 2008Congratulations! Now you’ve said "yes" and the calendar is wide open! Sort of. Below are some dates you that you might consider "wedding blackout" dates. Perhaps you will think twice before scheduling your wedding at these times. |
Holiday WeekendsHoliday weekend wedding have pros and cons. You've got an extra day for the festivities (and recovery!), plus it's easier to host the affair on Sunday, which is often less expensive than Saturday events. However, costs of travel and hotels may be higher. Also, having your wedding on a holiday weekend might adversely affect your guest list. Some families have standing holiday weekend plans or traditions that they'd prefer not to have disrupted.Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (always a Monday) January 15, 2007 January 21, 2008 President's Day (always a Monday) February 19, 2007 February 18, 2008 Memorial Day (always a Monday) Religious HolidaysTry to be mindful of religious holidays (yours and your guests') when planning your wedding. There may even be restrictions at your house of worship as to whether you're allowed to marry at these times. Costly HolidaysIf you're looking to marry around Valentine's Day, be wary of your floral bill, especially if you've got your heart set on red roses -- they're likely to be more costly than at any other time of the year. Likewise, reception sites often charge a higher fee for a New Year's Eve wedding, especially when it falls on a Saturday. Notable HolidaysApril Fool's Day If you and your fiancé are jokesters at heart, this could be the perfect wedding day for you. If not, choose another day. Mother's Day Make sure your mom is ok with sharing this weekend with your wedding -- but it could be the perfect opportunity to honor her. If you do choose it, at your day-after brunch make a toast to all the mothers in the room. May 14, 2007 May 11, 2008 Father's Day Ditto for dad. June 17, 2007 June 15, 2008 Halloween Avoid it if you're terrified that someone might actually show up in costume. Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Friday, October 31, 2007 Days of RemembranceHistorically significant days may cause a conflict of interest for some guests. September 11: In 2007, it falls on a Tuesday; Thursday in 2008. December 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: In 2007, it falls on a Friday; Sunday in 2008. Super BowlIf you don't live in Miami or Glendale, and are marrying on the Saturday rather than the Sunday of Super Bowl weekend, then the big game shouldn't affect your wedding too much -- unless you and your hubby are diehard pigskin fans and can't bear to miss the big game for your honeymoon. If in doubt, steer clear of these dates: February 4, 2007, Miami, FL Final Four/March MadnessEveryone loves the excitement of college b-ball (and betting on it!). Keep your sports fans at bay by avoiding these dates: Saturday, March 31st and Monday, April 2nd, 2007, Atlanta, GA Other Dates to Avoid
College reunions and/or homecoming, big conventions in your city (call your local chamber of commerce), and any annual charity events that involve your family or close friends. |
