{"id":43054,"date":"2021-09-26T03:00:24","date_gmt":"2021-09-25T17:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/weekday-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-04-29T14:39:59","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T04:39:59","slug":"weekday-wedding","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/weekday-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"6 reasons why you should have a weekday wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re struggling to find availability for your perfect venue and dream team of suppliers, why not consider having a weekday wedding?<\/h3>\n

As wedding postponements<\/a> carry over into 2022 and beyond, many venues and suppliers are booking up quickly. One solution for this issue is to have a weekday wedding. If you\u2019re not entirely sure what this involves, here are six reasons you should get married midweek.<\/p>\n

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Prince Deck St Kilda<\/a>, photo by Arianna Harry Photography<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1. You\u2019ll have more flexibility around dates.<\/h3>\n

This first point may seem obvious, but there are more weekdays to choose from than weekend days, and more days = more flexibility. If you\u2019ve got your heart set on a beautiful spring wedding, you\u2019ll have plenty more dates to choose from if you\u2019re not restricting yourself by only wanting to get married on the weekend.<\/p>\n

2. Your suppliers are more likely to have availability.<\/h3>\n

As restrictions ease and weddings are in full swing again, venues and suppliers will book out fast, with many weekends already filling up quickly for 2022 and beyond. Having a weekday wedding means there’s a higher chance that your favourite band, photographer, or makeup artist will be available, allowing you to create your supplier dream team.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving your wedding on a weekday means you won\u2019t be competing with other couples to book in suppliers on popular weekend dates,\u201d explains Easy Weddings Planning Specialist<\/a> Darcy Allen. \u201cYou\u2019ll have the first pick for your makeup artist, photographer, and other key suppliers while still managing to stay within budget.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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If you need some help curating your supplier dream team for your weekday wedding, our bespoke wedding packages<\/a> are the way to go. After a quick chat about your plans, our Wedding Supplier Experts will lean on their extensive network of five-star suppliers to match you with your perfect team.<\/p>\nChat to a wedding expert<\/span><\/a>\n

3. You’ll have a better chance of booking your dream venue.<\/h3>\n

That gorgeous venue you’ve had your heart set on may have its Saturdays booked out for months, or even years, in advance, especially with all the postponements for weddings affected by COVID. This is where weekday weddings come in, as even the most sought-after venues would be more likely to have midweek availability.<\/p>\n

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Cargo Hall Melbourne<\/a>, photo by MEO Weddings<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Expert tip:<\/strong> \u201cIf you\u2019re planning to have an inner-city wedding, make sure to check out the parking options and weekday rates in advance,\u201d says Darcy. \u201cIt\u2019s also worth checking with your venue if they\u2019ll be hosting any corporate events during the week that might affect your setup time.\u201d<\/p>\nfind your dream venue<\/span><\/a>\n

4. Weekday weddings are usually easier on the budget.<\/h3>\n

Many suppliers and venues offer discounted rates for mid-week weddings, which means that getting married on any day other than Saturday will help you save money. What\u2019s more, you\u2019ll have a much better chance of booking your favourite vendors as they\u2019ll have more availability during the week than on weekends.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs well as the money you\u2019ll save on your suppliers, most venues offer amazing incentives and added extras for weekday weddings,\u201d says Darcy. \u201cThese often include reduced minimum spends and complimentary goodies like arrival cocktails, upgraded beverage options, antipasto stations, and side dishes.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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For more expert money-saving tips, here are 15 clever ways to save money on your wedding<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5. Your guests will be grateful for a day off work.<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s face it \u2014 the last couple of years have been tough for many people. We\u2019ve spent days, weeks, and even months in lockdown, working from home and trying to stay positive. With everything that\u2019s happened, your guests will be craving a day of socialising and reconnecting at your wedding, regardless of the day of the week.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople will be hankering for an excuse to dress up for a party, and even better, a wedding of those they love,\u201d says Showtime Event Group\u2019s Wedding Producer, Colleen Haggarty. \u201cAfter being cooped up at home for all this time during lockdown, your guests will have built up annual leave or paid time off and will happily take a day or two off for a wedding!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

6. You can keep the party going.<\/h3>\n

A weekday wedding is a great way to extend the celebrations and make the most of the local area you\u2019re staying in, especially if you\u2019re planning a regional destination wedding. Your guests will be grateful for a mini-break away from home, and you could even organise some fun pre and post-wedding events like winery visits, long lunches or nature hikes.<\/p>\n

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Burnham Grove Estate NSW<\/a>, photo by Fortunate Fellow<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Need a hand planning your weekday wedding? Chat to one of our wedding supplier experts, and they\u2019ll make planning a breeze.<\/a><\/h3>\nChat to a wedding expert<\/span><\/a>\n
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