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As a guest, I vote for the week of July 2nd so I can capitalize on the holiday and an extra day off work (or one less vacation day to use)!
Edit to add: Personally - I don't ever have any 4th traditions I'd be sad about missing. I'd think it would be fun to plan the holiday out of town.
Here's my thinking:
avoid the period and avoid the 4th. More people than you realize have traditions around that holiday that they may not want to skip for your wedding. You mentioned that the last week of June was more expensive so I ended up picking the first option.
Thanks for your input!
@oracle: I'm in the same boat, if the situation were reversed, I'd be glad to go out of town for the holiday.
@awagy86: Good point, I edited my post though to add that I'm not super concerned over people choosing to stay home for their holiday traditions instead of coming to the wedding.
I would be of the mindset that I wouldn't want to go on vacation for the Fourth and then go on vacation right away to Hawaii, I would go with June 11th-18th.
@littlemissmango: I also wasn't crazy about the first week options because high schoolers (at least in my area) are still in school. Plus, if there are any graduations in the family (or friends of the family) it's a lot to squeeze in or potentially miss. I'd be more upset about missing out on a graduation of a close friend, etc.
@littlemissmango: I also wasn't crazy about the first week options because high schoolers (at least in my area) are still in school. Plus, if there are any graduations in the family (or friends of the family) it's a lot to squeeze in or potentially miss. I'd be more upset about missing out on a graduation of a close friend, etc.
@oracle: Ooh... very good point. I'll have to look up when high schools in the area graduate as well as the colleges. I remember commencement for my class being on June 17th or something.
@oracle: I am more confused than ever!! I asked one of my BMs who is a teacher, she says her school doesn't get out until the 19th, so there goes the first date! Even the week after would be a stretch. FI's bro and SIL say that their youngest daughter turns 2 on the 7th, so they would have to pay for her flight if it were that week. FMIL says she thinks more people would want to come earlier before the weather turns nice in the summer, but that some people would appreciate the extra day of for the 4th. I have no idea what to do! Ughh!!
@littlemissmango: what do YOU and FI want? Honestly - all opinions aside -what makes the most sense for you two?
Personally - I wouldn't want my wedding to be on the last date of my period. I'm pretty regular +/- a couple days - usually later than earlier. So, for me, that would rule out those 2 weeks.
I wouldn't let the daughter turning 2 be the reason you bump it up... AND - will the weather really be all that different from one week to the next??
@oracle: Thank you so much. You're right. I am starting to think it would make the most sense for it to be on the 7th. I think I'm going to have FI ask his guys if there are any conflicts with that, and if not, we should just do it. Finally having an actual date will be amazing!!
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It's a long story, but we've been engaged for 10 MONTHS and STILL don't have a date. (We've had a hell of a time nailing down a venue). I was hoping everyone could help me decide!
Some things to consider:
* 90% of our guests will be flying in from the mainland. Some have young children, and a couple are in college. I believe most kids get out of school the beginning of June.
* Many of our family members will be going in on a large vacation house which we'll be renting out for a week, hence the week-long date options. Other guests may not stay for a whole week, but many will.
* Airfare as of now is NOT any higher around the 4th of July holiday (unless flying in and out on Saturdays), since the 4th is on a wednesday. I was thinking that maybe this would make things a little easier on some of our guests to come, since they already get at least one, some a couple days off from work. I do realize, though, that some people have holiday traditions they wouldn't want to miss, but would those really be happening when the 4th is on a wednesday? (camping trips, etc.)
* According to my period app on my phone, I will be having my period June 20th - 23rd. My cycles are pretty regular. There's a pretty good chance this is an accurate prediction.
* As of right now, the fares for the last week in June are the most expensive, by about $50 bucks.
* The reason why its monday-monday is due to cheaper fares flying in and out on those days.
ETA:
*One more note about the 4th -- we kiiinda wouldn't mind if it discourages people who aren't obligated (wedding party, close family, etc.) to come. We have to invite a TON of people (FI's parents are paying a large chunk for the wedding and it's their call if they want to invite their friends/huge enormous family) and we are really hoping we get a low turnout compared to the number of invites we have to send. That said, we're hoping it makes it easier on those who are obligated since they won't have to take as much time off work...
Sooo, what do you think? When would you prefer to come? What do you think would be our best choice?