Family Frustration

If they aren't contributing, then I just would ignore it. I was in a Thursday wedding and 75 out of 100 people attended.

I get opinions about my Friday wedding all the time too. "Do you know that's a Friday?" Umm...yup. "Did you purposely choose a Friday?" Umm....yup. "Don't you know people have to work?" Lots of people work Saturdays and Sundays also. In fact tons of my family works weekends. Taking a day off is the same no matter what and if it's too inconvenient, they don't have to come. This date is special to us and we're comfortable if it's just the two of us (obviously it won't be). If you are too, then stick your ground and let it roll off your shoulders.

I get a lot of oh...that’s a Sunday...

Girl your wedding is far enough away for them to take the day before and after off. Who doesn’t love a long weekend? Most kids are off for February vacation anyway so it would work out nicely. It’s less expensive. If they don’t want to Itake the time off, that’s on them.

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Yes hahaha same!!

They do bring up a real concern. By having a weekday wedding, you run the risk of more people not being able to attend. That doesn't mean you shouldn't do it though. You should plan the wedding you want and the wedding you can afford.

It's YOUR wedding, not theirs. Your guests have plenty of time to make arrangements if needed. If they can't make it, or don't even want to come, then that just means more wine for you haha.

I was in a friend's wedding that was on Friday night and it was a blast! We had all day get ready and had an extra day to recover and hang out with people from out of town.

They can always not show up if it’s inconvenient for them lol. 😐 People kill me with their silly questions!

I'm getting married on a Thursday thought that would keep the number low, no such luck lol keep asking if they can come..lol. So if they really want to be there they will.

I am marrying this Sunday, woot woot and out of my 105 invites sent out 103 rsvp'd. I let them know the date over a year out because it's an adult only wedding and because it is on a Sunday. I've been getting texts all week long telling me how excited every one is. We chose the date and since then we just never thought about it again, you've chosen your date and thats it, those who really matter will do whatever it takes to be there.

My cousin is getting married the Sunday before we are getting married & it’s in the evening. At first I was going to take off from work Wed - the following Tuesday for our wedding. After I realize that I was going to be getting home late Sunday, I decided to take off the full week before our wedding. People who want to be there will make it work if they can.