Would a Tuesday or Wednesday wedding in August be reasonable?

[Belasr]

Ideally want to get married in August , it's a small 20ish people wedding . Found a gorgeous venue , August suits us as my DS is of school and we can go on a nice holiday before he's back at school to celebrate. The room I like for the wedding breakfast has no availability for Friday , Sat, Sunday until Nov which doesn't work as I like the idea of summer weather , holiday etc.

I've found a week in August that everyone attending is around , but my only options are the Monday - Thursday . The Thursday the registatar can only do 11 am or 5pm. Or the Tue and Wed 1 pm or 3 pm and the Monday at 3pm. Ideally I want the 1pm but wondering if a Tues or Wed is an awful day for a wedding.

The Monday a week earlier is available at 1pm , we are on n holiday until the Sunday but wondering if that's my best option. Any opinions appreciated!

I would go for a later in the day wedding. It gets boring standing round for hours, especially if there aren't many people there.

If you've checked with the main guests that they're free, it doesn't matter what day of the week it is.

Remember you need to give notice of marriage at least one month beforehand. Both of you will have to attend a meeting with all your ID paperwork. Not a lot of time to do that if you mean this August, so make sure your register office has slots.

“I've asked all the people we would definitely want there , all are fine and no one has a problem .”

So why are you asking if it would be reasonable? Clearly, it will be fine! Wishing you a happy wedding day. 💐

Whether it's a weekday or not, there would be a few who certainly couldn't get time off this close, but sounds like that's covered, so why not.

I did the same. Lots of people couldn’t come so it was a great way to keep the numbers down.

Sounds really lovely!

Just to say we sorted our wedding out in just over six weeks. It was fabulous and low stress. I hired a dress and got a lovely cake from m&s. We married in church but had no hymns because we only invited about 15 people although some more of the congregation attended as well. We had a sit down meal for immediate relatives. We did have an evening reception for our friends and workmates as well. It was perfect for us.

For a small wedding, Thursday at 5pm sounds good to me. Half a day leave for those who have to take it, close enough to the weekend that there's only one work day to get through if you can't take Friday off as well.

With only 8 weeks notice and peak holiday season people may struggle to find people to feed pets, board dogs as well.

I've asked all the people we would definitely want there , all are fine and no one has a problem

That's your answer then.
Just go ahead with it.

Sounds more like a laid back party than a wedding - which in my eyes would be perfect. It sounds lovely.

Personally I think 3pm is better guests only need to take a half day off work.

It sounds perfect to me - a lovely relaxed day with the people you love, good food and company. Anything else is optional - you don't need all the bells and whistles to celebrate your marriage. I hope you have a lovely day.

Daughter got married mid week in August, quite a few people traveled significant distances without any issue and the cost savings compared to the Saturday where substantial

Thank you ! Yes this is exactly what I want.

Sorry thought id quoted this 🤣

I booked the registatar for 1pm on the Wed booked dress appt and an amazing photographer, went to book to give notice and the earliest appt is September 😭. Going to call and beg in the morning

Oh dear, that's what I was worried about.

Luckily we've not put money down on the venue yet waiting for the contract , will just have to push it back . Just a pain more so as I wanted a nice holiday and my DS will be in school . Maybe a Christmas wedding 🤣

I'm hoping given I booked the registatar today that they can have wiggle room and squeeze us in.

Although part the reason for it was im having quite major surgery that's going to take me out for six months , I have the pre opp next week but no date yet. They've said Sep / Oct . So maybe if I explain it will help .

Glad you've not put money down on the venue yet and hope the register office can sort something out for you.

An day is a good day for a wedding OP. You may have to adjust to fact someone important to kne of you may be on holiday or can't get time off from work.

Thursday or Monday bettwr than Tuesday or Wednesday.
Thursday probably better for long weekend and chilling after

It’s fine