The Surprising Perks of a Friday Wedding (From a Couple Who Chose One!)
Saturday weddings are the classic choice, and for good reason—they often book up first! But we're here to share a secret: there are some amazing, often-overlooked advantages to hosting your wedding on a Friday. In fact, we loved the idea so much that we chose a Friday for our own wedding!
Having now helped over 500 couples plan their perfect day, here are our top highlights and considerations for choosing a Friday wedding date.
Friday fun at Abella Weddings & Events means kicking off the weekend with a touch of elegance and charm. Photo by Hinton Studios.
Significant Savings
Venues and other vendors often offer discounted rates for Friday weddings. While our venue provides amazing value and pricing transparency, studies show many couples end up spending more on their event than initially planned. By choosing a lower-priced Friday date, you can keep your budget in check and still "splurge" on details that are most important to you, such as securing your ideal venue, hiring a videographer or serving late-night snacks or a signature drink.
Flexible Date Options
Don’t let a fully booked Saturday force you to settle for another month or location. If you’re open to a Friday, you instantly unlock far more date options to choose from. Snatching up a Friday allows you to still have your dream event in your desired time frame and at your favorite venue.
The Ultimate Weekend Getaway
A Friday celebration transforms your wedding into a weekend-long party for your guests, especially those traveling.
Another Day of Rest: Guests who take the day off Friday get a full Saturday to relax, recover, explore the area, or spend extra time with family. They can celebrate late into the night and wake up with two days to enjoy the weekend before the inevitable "Sunday Scaries" settle in.
Extend the Celebration: With Saturday free, you can easily host a post-wedding gift opening, brunch, or outing, giving you maximum quality time with your out-of-town loved ones.
Ease for Guests and Later Timelines
One common concern for a Friday event is guests needing to take time off work. However, with many modern, flexible, and work-from-home schedules, many people won't need to take off much or any time, especially if your ceremony starts later in the day.
At Abella, we schedule our Friday events to maximize guest convenience. Click here to see some of our timeline recommendations for different days of the week!
Dancing on a Friday captured beautifully by Hinton Studios
Bonus Perk: First Event of the Weekend!
As a Friday couple, you are usually the first event of the weekend. This provides key planning advantages:
Early Decor Drop-Off: You can often arrange with our staff to drop off decor earlier in the week (subject to our tour and meeting schedule).
Rehearsal Decorating Time: By reserving a 90-minute rehearsal the week of the wedding ($300), you can use that time to begin decorating and set-up. That’s one less thing to stress about in the morning!
As a wedding DJ for nearly 15 years, I can promise you that the Friday night crowds are always the ones most likely to be chanting “one more song” at the end of the night! If you’re interested in our award-winning venue, we would love to help you have an amazing event, whether that be a Friday, Saturday, or even a weekday!
Reach out to our team to start planning your amazing wedding day today!