Six reasons why a midweek wedding is best

With seven days to choose from, Saturdays are still the most popular day to get married. But they are not the only option. A midweek wedding can work brilliantly for lots of couples, with some very real benefits.

6 reasons to book a midweek wedding

It’s cheaper to book a midweek wedding

A midweek wedding is usually more affordable than a Saturday date in terms of venue cost. That can free up budget for those Jimmy Choo heels, extra touches for your day or more spends towards your honeymoon.

There’s more availability of dates

With only so many Saturdays in the year, weekend dates book up quickly. On weekdays there are many more options, especially if you are happy with a Sunday to Thursday date. You might even be able to choose a date that is meaningful to you, such as the day you first met or the date you got engaged.

There’s more choice of suppliers

Lots of suppliers can only take one wedding a day, such as photographers, bands and DJs. If you have your heart set on someone who is already booked for a popular Saturday, you may need to compromise. A midweek wedding gives you more flexibility to secure the florist whose style you love, the photographer you really click with or the DJ who will keep the dancefloor full all night.

Everyone gets a day off work

A midweek wedding can feel like a bonus day off for your guests. Some will book the day itself, others might take an extra day either side and turn it into a mini break with your wedding at the heart of it.

Guests can save on travel and stays

Travel and overnight stays can be more affordable Sunday to Thursday than on peak Saturday dates, whether guests are booking a luxury hotel or a budget B&B nearby. That can make it easier for friends and family to join you.

You can be more flexible with your honeymoon

A midweek wedding often lines up neatly with a midweek honeymoon. That can mean more choice of flights and resorts and the chance to stretch your budget further or stay away a little longer for your first trip as a married couple.

According to folklore:

Marry on a Monday for wealth

Tuesday for health

Wednesday the best day of all

Thursday for losses

Friday for crosses

And Saturday no luck at all.

If a midweek wedding sounds like it could work for you, we would love to talk through the options at West Tower. Get in touch to check our latest midweek availability.