A wedding coordinator has shared how changing your wedding date by a few days could knock thousands off the bill
When couples start planning their dream wedding, they will likely have a season in mind. Perhaps they’d love a summer garden party, or maybe they’re dreaming of a winter wonderland.
However, it’s less common for couples to have a specific date in mind. While some might choose a special day or anniversary, many can be flexible when it comes to the date, and a wedding coordinator is making the case for weekday weddings. Posting on TikTok, the expert shared why she’s all for weekday celebrations.
As the pro explained, moving your date by just a few days could save you thousands of pounds, and she thinks your guests might also thank you for the swap. Jessie, who posts on social media as @behindthewedding, explained: “I think weekday weddings are actually better than weekend weddings.”
She said: “I absolutely love a Thursday wedding because your guests will take off the Thursday and the Friday, and then it means you’ve got a long extended weekend. You’ve got the rest of the weekend to chill out and recuperate, ready for work on Monday.”
“You save so much money to spend on entertainment, better food, and drink,” she added. “It’s often cheaper because a lot of venues do package deals for weekdays or just cheaper weekdays in general. You can spend the money saved on actually making the wedding the best it could ever be.”
Jessie pointed out that the tip could improve your big day if your venue is open to the public. “If your venue isn’t exclusive, it’s going to be much quieter with the public on weekday days versus the weekend.”
Sharing another positive, she added: “It keeps your guest count down to the people who genuinely want to be there. Anyone who thinks your wedding is super important to them will find a way to get there on a weekday.”
Concluding her video, Jessie acknowledged the idea wouldn’t be for everyone. “Obviously, there are caveats to this and this isn’t a one-size-fits-all, but I just think a weekday wedding is the new weekend wedding,” she shared.
In the video’s comment section, a bride replied: “Yesss, we’ve booked a Thursday wedding.” Someone else shared that she’d also booked a Thursday wedding, saving £10,000 with the clever date swap.
The money-savvy bride said: “We’re a Thursday wedding and the £10k difference in price was insane! Because we’ve gone for Thursday, it means we can have the entire venue between Wed to Fri and our guests can relax pre and post!” Jessie replied: “Love this!! It’s such a good idea and your guests still get the weekend to themselves.”
According to Bridebook, Tuesdays are the cheapest day of the week to get married. Previous research found that, on average, Tuesday weddings are £4,000 cheaper than Saturday weddings. However, Tuesday is the least popular day to tie the knot.