Friday Vs Sunday Wedding Summer 2023

Just a note, no matter how accommodating you try to be, you will not please everyone

I would personally prefer a Friday wedding. I may have to take off, but at least I'm going into the weekend afterward and don't have to rush home. Sunday's are ok as well, but depending on the time of wedding you have people may have to take off that Monday or go into work tired.

I personally would prefer Friday and have the rest of the weekend to recuperate. The only time I enjoy partying on a Sunday is if I am on vacation or at brunch.

Do what is best for you, if you aren't set on a specific date probably a Friday. I was set on a specific date and opted for Sunday. If you do Sunday you could see if there is a brunch option for an earlier ceremony/reception time and a cheaper menu option.

Agree with this. Sunday weddings tend to be very short as well while Friday allows people to relax after a long week.

Like Janet said, you won't be able to please everyone. No matter what day you choose someone will have an issue with it, but that's even the case with some Saturday weddings. So talk to your important people (parents, bridal party, siblings) and see what works for them and decide what vibe you want. If you want a party type then go with Friday evening. If you want more casual and relaxing go with Sunday early afternoon. Most guests will make anything work.

ETA if most guests are out of town they would probably have to take a day off work anyways even for a Saturday so you wouldn't be inconveniencing many extra people anyways.

I guess I'm in the minority, but if I'm an out of town guest, then I generally prefer Sunday weddings. If I'm going to have to miss a day of work anyway, it's usually cheaper to fly out on Saturday and back home on Monday. Also, if you're having a rehearsal/rehearsal dinner the night prior and members of your wedding party are not local, then they'd have to take off work both Thursday AND Friday for a Friday wedding as opposed to just Monday for a Sunday wedding. So that's an additional night of accommodation needed as well! Then again, in my family and social circle, extravagant black tie Sunday evening weddings are definitely the norm (we're Jewish so Friday/Saturday weddings are sometimes a no-go). I would probably ask your VIPs what would be easiest for them in helping to make your decision.

Do the majority of people you are inviting work M-F 9-5? Many people don't. For instance, my husband works every other weekend, so it would just depend on his shift for the week as to whether or not he could attend. If they are 9-5, I would think Friday would be better. If they're not, just choose whichever you prefer, because it will be hit or miss anyway.