After getting engaged, one of the first things to think about is the time of year you’d like to tie the knot. With so much joy and happiness inherent in the holiday season, it can seem magical to want to plan your special day around the same time. However, there are many things to consider when planning a wedding around the same time as other holiday festivities. In order to help you decide if a holiday wedding is right for you, we’re sharing some of the pros and cons of holiday weddings.
Pro: Easier to get time off from work
Whether it’s a long weekend over Memorial Day or Labor Day, or near Christmas or New Year’s Eve, these holidays have built-in days off from work to allow more time for guests to travel. Additionally, as the bride, you won’t have to take as many days off from work in the days leading up to your wedding, which creates an overall more relaxed experience.
Con: Some guests may not be able to attend
Every family has its own unique traditions when it comes to holidays. In some cases, an annual family reunion, trip, or other holiday events may make it so guests opt-out of your wedding in favor of their own plans. If you are hoping for an extensive guest list, try avoiding holiday weekends, especially when they share a date with family-oriented holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Pro: There’s a built-in theme
If you’re choosing to have your wedding share the same date as a holiday, it’s more than likely that holiday has some significance to you and your partner. This makes it easy to work in holiday touches to your wedding decor. Whether it’s gold and glitzy on New Year’s Eve, red and green around Christmastime, or even a few pumpkins thrown in for an autumnal Halloween wedding, hints of the holiday are fun and easy ways to celebrate the holiday in addition to your special day.
Con: Travel and Hotel prices will be more expensive
Out of all of the pros and cons of holiday weddings, one of the more significant drawbacks to sharing your day with a holiday is the higher than average prices. Holidays are a busy travel time, with so many people taking time to visit family. As a result, flights, hotels, and even ground transportation typically see a surge in prices. Not only can this potentially limit your guest count, but you may also experience high prices for bands, caterers, and other vendors who are available to be booked for holiday parties.
Pro: Your day and anniversaries will always be easy to celebrate
If you love the feeling of the holiday season, having a holiday wedding will promote that same magic and joy on your day and future anniversaries. Holiday weddings are also extremely sentimental because they combine an already celebratory time of year with families coming together and love. Weddings that overlap with other holidays gain an even deeper meaning and appreciation.
Con: Your vendors may be limited
In the same way that some vendors may be more expensive over the holidays, some other vendors may be busy, booked, or even closed for holidays. If you have your heart set on a holiday wedding, make sure you have ample time to plan and reserve vendors, so you aren’t left scrambling at the last minute.
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