Getting married on a Tuesday (or any weekday!)
Weddings are one of the biggest expenses you will face as a couple, apart from buying a home, so it’s wise to try and save where you can, especially in today’s financial climate. We love Money Saving Expert and their advice for saving money on your wedding day is invaluable. You can read the whole article here: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/cheaper-weddings/.
One piece of advice that they offer is getting married either out of ‘season’ or on a weekday, here’s what they have to say:
Pick an unconventional day or season and save 50+%
The venue usually creates the biggest dent in your budget. So get this right and you’ll be on to a budget bash winner.
Pick an unpopular day. Fridays or Sundays can cut the cost of the reception venue by up to half – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays by even more. Discounts are often available for photographers, florists and registrars as well.
Lots of couples also steer clear of Friday 13th weddings because it’s considered unlucky in Christian tradition – so if this isn’t a factor for you, you can make even bigger savings by booking then. Venues and suppliers alike recognise Friday 13th to be a less popular day, so offer discounted prices.
Of course, fewer guests may be able to attend if you pick a weekday – though that in itself can be another way to keep costs down. To show how much you could save, we checked the price of a venue for 140 guests in Oxfordshire. Hire was £6,500 Sunday to Thursday, but £10,000 Friday to Saturday.
Major savings are also possible on winter weddings due to fewer bookings being made then.