Summer Wedding Guide 2016

June 2016

Wedding Guide A special supplement to The Daily Republic & Advisor.

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What’s inside Toss out tradition Change up the bouquet routine to personalize your reception. Page 11

Luck charms Clever takes on ‘something old, new, borrowed, blue’. Page 14

‘Cake by the Ocean’ Chose the right song and routine for a successful first dance. Page 18

Pros, cons of Friday weddings Less money, more family time make the option attractive. Page 19

On the cover Cover design by Stacey Schleich/ Republic Publication layout by Kella Rodiek/ Republic

Say ‘I do’ to your best do Local salons give advice to get gorgeous locks by the big day

By KELLA RODIEK The Daily Republic

Every bride wants to shine on her wedding day, and her hair is no exception.

With many women beginning wedding planning a year or more in advance, hair, often thought of as a close-to-the-day detail, may be overlooked. However, proper preparation and hair care for months prior to the big day is the best way to achieve the perfect do, experts say.

Prep and repair Terra Lingemann, stylist at Mitchell’s Hollywood style, said many brides have already booked their services for 2017 weddings. Lining up services well in advance ensures your favorite stylists are available to help make your wedding the one of your dreams.

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and Spa, recommends booking hair appointments for trail runs and the wedding day roughly 10 months before the wedding.

After booking, brides can relax for a few months and devote their planning to other matters.

But the three-month mark or before, Lingemann advises brides to start putting a little extra time and love into their hair care routines, including deep conditioning and healing treatments.

Hollywood Style is a L’ANZA Healing Center, Lingemann said, meaning they provide and specialize in the L’ANZA Healing Haircare line of natural botanicals designed to address individual hair needs and causes of damage. “(L’ANZA) really helps heal the hair and shine it up and gets it ready for the updos to look nice,” Lingemann said. “We have treatments to take out chlorine and all the harmful things on the hair to prepare it.”

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color and take-home products such as shampoo and conditioner, all by L’ANZA, that work together to heal your hair and protect it from the sun and heat.

“Because brides really do want that shiny look on their wedding day,” Lingemann added.

L’ANZA leaders, such as Lingemann, recommend in-salon treatments every eight weeks.

Trial runs Another important pre-wedding detail is going to the salon for a trial run of your selected style. Lingemann said these are typically done two to four weeks before the wedding.

It is important for brides to bring photos of their desired style, as well as to bring along their accessories such as veils or other hair pieces.

“It’s good to do the trial run because, when they bring a picture in, we can tell them if it’s going to work with their hair or not,” Lingemann said.

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Stylist Terra Lingemann poses for a portrait on June 16 at Hollywood Style in Mitchell after discussing ways for brides to prepare their hair for their wedding.

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texture, such as adding layers, need to be made for particular styles to work on clients, and those are adjustments that should not be made the day of the wedding.

“Usually we can do whatever they ask for,” Lingemann said, “we just like to

know ahead of time.”

The same concept applies to accessories, because sometimes a bride’s veil can’t be used in the exact way she envisioned. For example, some veils have a wide comb designed to be worn at the top of the head, and if a bride wants it near her neck, it’s not going to work, Lingemann explained.

Resolving these details in advance helps ward off wedding-day panic.

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your hair is to take photos of your completed style from multiple angles. Chris Vickers, owner of Prestige Salon and Spa, said this helps brides see what their hair will look like in their wedding photos and gives them a chance to show the stylist anything they might want changed. She also recommends bringing accesories to the appointment, and even advises women to go one step further to make sure they like their bridal look.

“I even tell them, go home and try your dress on with your hair and your veil and makeup done to see it all together,” Vickers said.

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Chris Vickers, owner of Prestige Salon and Spa in Mitchell, talks about bridal hair preparation on June 16 at her salon.

when you wash your hair before the wedding.

Vickers said that Prestige stylists tell brides to wash their hair the night before, making sure there is enough product, such as mousse or gel, in the hair to give it some texture and hold.

One of the worst mistakes brides can make, Vickers said, is to wash their hair the day of the wedding.

“That’s a big thing we really stress: Don’t wash your hair that day,” she said. “It’s so much easier for us to work with if it’s got a day of product in it.”

At Hollywood Style, Lingemann said they offer the service of washing brides’ hair for them the night before and doing a blowout style for their rehearsal, which prepares their hair properly for the next day.

“That way, we know what’s in their hair, so that when we do an updo it’s predictable, it stays and will do what we want,” Lingemann said. “And brides have really been liking that, too.”

She explained not only does it help ensure their hair will cooperate, it gives the brides peace of mind and one less thing to worry about.

If it doesn’t work for a bride to come the night before, Lingemann said Hollywood Style can still help.

“I do a lot of practicing a couple weeks ahead of time, so that if they can’t make it in the night before we know what to tell them to do to their hair at home,” she said. “And they usually want to hear that.”

Her rule of thumb for at-home washing is to not overdo it, and to let the experts handle the rest in the morning.

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When couples tie the knot, many changes are in store, many compromises will be made and many lasting memories will be created.

But in the weeks and months before their big days, couples can easily get caught up in the whirlwind of wedding planning, never taking inventory of their feelings until their wedding days have arrived.

Come their wedding days, couples should not be surprised if some nerves set in. A survey from an anxiety self-help resource, The Fear Source, indicated 71 percent of brides-to-be suffered from some type of nerves during the lead-up to their weddings.

Ninety-two percent of brides experienced nerves on the day of the wedding or the evening before, while 66 percent reported that it affected their daily lives prior to their weddings or hampered their performance and enjoyment during the day itself.

According to Psych Central, a modern online voice for mental health information, emotional support and advocacy, pre-wedding jitters are common and can

be the subconscious telling a person that something needs to be remedied. Wedding nerves do not mean a wedding is doomed; it just means certain issues may need to be worked through. The following are some ways to tame wedding day nerves.

• Keep an open dialogue. Speak with your future spouse about the things that may be causing your anxiety. Maybe you have doubts on financial choices or where you will be living after the wedding.

Communicating openly and honestly is one of the foundations of a strong relationship.

• Slow down and breathe.

Wedding planning involves making many decisions, and sometimes couples move at breakneck speeds. Make slowing down a priority. Try to enjoy a quiet dinner with just the two of you. When enjoying peaceful moments, take deep breaths, which can be calming and revitalizing. If need be, consider signing up for a yoga or tai chi class to force you to slow down.

• Address performance anxiety. It’s easy to build up the big day in your mind and hope that everything goes according to plan.

But it’s impossible to plan for each and every outcome on your wedding day. Focus on everything that can go right, rather than worrying about what might go wrong.

Also, realize that your guests are your friends and family members who will be forgiving of any hiccups along the way. You’re bound to recover gracefully from any mishaps.

• Work on confidence. Wedding fears may stem from inadequate self-confidence. Give yourself a pep talk and surround yourself with positive people. Keep the worry-warts at arms’ length for the time being.

• Recruit more help. Weddings are huge undertakings, so it’s no surprise that couples sometimes feel overwhelmed. Ask reliable relatives or friends to double-check all of the last-minute details. This way you don’t feel it is all on your shoulders.

Wedding days nerves are to be expected and often have little to do with the decision to get married. Planning such a big event can be nerve-wracking, but there are ways to combat any anxiety that builds up as the big day draws near.

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Nerves have more to do with stress than actually getting married.

Rain, rain, go away Prepare for nature’s changes, just in case

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It is best to have a backup option when planning an outdoor wedding.

Nature can make a couple’s wedding day that much more special. Beautiful backdrops like ocean waves or rolling country hills lend a lot to a wedding, making the day even more special for couples and their guests.

But Mother Nature is the inherent risk of hosting an outdoor wedding. Weather is unpredictable, and couples who hope to tie the knot in the great outdoors must develop a contingency plan just in case Mother Nature decides to rain on the parade. While outdoor wedding venues often have backup venues in place should the weather prove uncooperative, couples can take some additional steps

to ensure their rainy wedding days still go off without a hitch.

• Find a place to take photos. Wedding photos document a couple’s big day, and many couples arrange for outdoor photos whether they’re tying the knot indoors or outdoors.

But couples must arrange for a place to take photos in case outdoors is not an option. If possible, walk the grounds of your ceremony or reception site with your photographer in the weeks before the wedding to scout out potential areas to shoot indoors in case the weather is not cooperating. Ask a representative from See RAIN, Page 8

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the venue to recommend potential photo locations around the building.

• Consider a tent. Some wedding venues are exclusively outdoors, meaning they don’t have backup options indoors on their premises. If that’s the case, couples can rent tents to serve as their safety nets. Tents can be expensive, and some couples may not want to pay for a tent they ultimately may not use. But tents may be a couple’s only option if their chosen venue has no indoor alternatives.

• Establish a cutoff time.

Depending on how remote the ceremony location is, couples might be able to wait until a few hours before their weddings to decide if they will still tie the knot outdoors. Make the call earlier if your wedding is to be held at an especially remote location.

But no matter where the wedding is, establish a cutoff time to let guests know if the wedding will be indoors or outdoors. Include

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such information on your wedding website and/or invitations.

Use a social media platform such as Facebook or Twitter to inform guests of your final decision.

• Provide umbrellas. Some inclement weather may not be enough to deter couples or guests from braving the great outdoors.

Couples getting married in the summer may be able to withstand a summer shower, but provide guests with umbrellas just to be safe. The umbrellas will make for a nice wedding gift, and hopefully couples and guests won’t even need to use them.

• Insure the wedding. Couples who are hosting destination weddings on tropical isles should look into insuring their weddings.

Such islands might be susceptible to harmful storms like hurricanes that can prevent weddings from taking place. Insurance can cover couples for a host of unforeseen circumstances, including weather.

Outdoor weddings can be magical, but couples must build contingency plans in case Mother Nature proves uncooperative come the big day.

Loving you always Honoring lost loved ones on your wedding

By METRO CREATIVE

Weddings are momentous occasions that are full of happy sentiments. But for couples who recently lost loved ones, an undercurrent of sadness may make wedding ceremonies and receptions somewhat bittersweet.

Loss touches everyone at one point or another, but it can be particularly sorrowful when the loss of a loved one occurs close to couples’ wedding day. Even though it can be challenging to acknowledge that someone close is no longer around to participate in a wedding, there are plenty of

ways for couples to express their heartfelt sentiments for lost loved ones on their wedding days.

• Establish a memory table.

A memory table is a place where you may put a photo of a loved one or items he or she may have given you that mean something special.

• Play an upbeat song. Invite guests onto the dance floor and request the DJ or band plays a song in your lost loved one’s honor. Perhaps it is a song that contains that person’s name or is a tune he or she just loved.

• Keep a memento close by.

Sew something symbolic of your lost loved one into your wedding gown or tuck it into a pocket of your tuxedo so you know he or she is always nearby.

• Reserve an empty chair.

Keep a chair at the ceremony and the reception empty for your departed loved one.

• Dove or butterfly release.

Symbolize unending love by releasing doves or butterflies in honor of your lost loved one.

This can be both a touching tribute and also a beautiful spectacle that couples and their guests will remember forever.

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Don’t forget the one you’re marrying

How to reconnect during wedding planning

By METRO CREATIVE

Wedding planning can be intense and often requires dedication and many hours of work. Coordinating a wedding often requires that couples make many different decisions and spend a considerable amount of time in the wedding-planning trenches.

Couples expend so much energy planning their weddings that it can be easy to lose sight of the bigger picture — namely the relationship that is the basis for the marriage in the first place. But as easy as it can be to get lost in wedding planning, couples can use this time together to connect on a deeper level and learn to work cooperatively.

• Divide and conquer.

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duties so that both of you feel you are contributing equally and no one person gets overly stressed out.

Stress can lead to short tempers and arguments.

• Establish a mutual budget. Even the healthiest couple argues over finances from time to time, but budgetary debates should not set a negative tone for wedding planning.

Couples should discuss their potential budget before they even begin to plan their weddings, and both partners should do their best to compromise while also understanding where the other person is coming from.

• Schedule time for fun. Do not let wedding planning be all-consuming.

Schedule days that allow

you to enjoy yourselves together without having to think about or discuss your pending nuptials.

This may include date nights that may have fallen by the wayside since getting engaged or periodic day trips to get away from it all.

Explore your mutual hobbies or try something new.

• Learn to laugh at the little things. Not every detail will go off without a hitch. How you react as a couple may influence how much you enjoy your wedding.

Recognize that certain things will not go your way, but that unforeseen circumstances will not ruin your wedding day, no matter how unpleasant they may seem. Laugh at what cannot be changed and

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Toss out tradition

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Many couples are ready to toss aside the idea of a bouquet toss and reinvent the tradition.

Part of what makes weddings such enjoyable events is the many traditions that are built into the day.

Tradition lends familiarity to the proceedings and serves as unwritten cues for guests.

Certain traditions invite guest participation, and these can make great memories for both couples and their guests.

Just because something is a tradition, however, doesn’t mean couples can’t put their own unique spin on things.

The bouquet toss is one tradition that may benefit from a little personalization. In a 2015 Jezebel poll of about 4,500 readers, 19 percent supported having a bouquet toss, but 81 percent were against it, suggesting that this tradition is ready for some updating.

The bouquet toss traces its origins to Olde English times. In those days, women used to try to rip pieces of the bride’s dress and flowers in order to obtain See BOUQUET, Page 12 001438062r1

Many couples are ready to toss aside the idea of a bouquet toss and reinvent the tradition.

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some of her good luck.

To escape from the crowd, the bride would toss her bouquet and run away. The bouquet is tossed to single women with the idea that whoever catches it will be the next to marry.

This may have placated the throngs of single ladies in olden times. Today, however, some single women are no longer interested in finding matches at a wedding and view the bouquet toss as a somewhat archaic tradition.

Others dislike the expectation that they stand on the dance floor with the hopes of finding a spouse.

For couples who want to embrace the traditional bouquet toss while giving it a more modern twist, consider the following suggestions.

• Girls-only dance: Invite all of the women out on the floor — not just the single ones — and play a female-centric empowerment song or one that mentions ladies having a good time. This puts the empha-

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sis on having fun rather than finding a spouse.

• Attach a prize to the toss. To encourage people to participate, explain that the bouquet- and garter-toss winners get prizes — and that the prize has nothing to with finding a partner.

• Wedding anniversary countdown: Invite all of the married couples to the center of the dance floor. The DJ or band can play a beautiful love song and count up the years as the song plays.

As each year is mentioned, couples leave the dance floor after their most recent anniversary has passed.

The last couple on the dance floor marks the couple who has been married the longest. That couple gets to take home the bouquet.

• Have a bridal piñata. All guests can take a turn at hitting a bouquet-shaped piñata. It’s fun and entertaining and doesn’t discriminate based on age or marital status.

With a little ingenuity, the traditional bouquet toss can be reborn.

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Clever takes for ‘something old, new, borrowed, blue’

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Wedding day tokens of good luck come in many forms, but “the something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue (a sixpence in your shoe)” adage remains one of the most popular luck-enhancing wedding traditions.

According to the bridal resource The Knot, this tradition stems from an Olde English rhyme.

Something old represents continuity; something new is for optimism for the future; something borrowed stands for borrowed happiness; and something blue is for purity, love and fidelity.

The sixpence in your shoe is a wish for good fortune and

prosperity, but this is not a tradition widely celebrated outside of the United Kingdom or British territories.

These traditions can add some creative flair and personality to wedding ceremonies.

There’s no end to the inventive combinations of items brides can carry to increase their good fortunes.

Something old Something old is one of the easier mementos to obtain.

There is a good chance that someone in the family is willing to pass an item down to the bride that she can include in her wedding wardrobe.

It also can be something the bride may have in her own

memory box.

Beads taken from a grandmother’s dress or a swatch of fabric from a beloved toy doll are creative ideas that can be sewn into inconspicuous places on gowns.

Something new Brides already purchase many new items for their wedding day looks, so “something new” should not be too hard to find.

Couples may want to work together to find something new they can both carry so they have a matching set upon tying the knot. Interlocking charm bracelets or keychains may work. What about the groom carrying a small padlock and See LUCK, Page 16

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Something borrowed Much like something old, something borrowed is yet another way to pay homage to a friend or family member. It’s also one way to add a sentimental twist to everyday items.

Borrow a grandfather’s handkerchief to wrap around the stems of the wedding bouquet.

Exchange vows with the original rings used by a distant relative at their own wedding. Flatter a close friend by wearing the same veil she did.

Something blue There are many ways to incorporate “something blue” into your wedding ceremony.

Brides can paint their toenails blue or wear blue shoes under their gowns. Sew a patch from a pair of denim jeans into the bodice of the dress. Paint the bottom of your shoes bright blue so they stand out when kneeling at the altar. Blue sapphire or topaz jewelry can add an exotic look to the wedding wardrobe.

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Conquer the seating chart

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After the vows have been exchanged and couples have donned their wedding rings, newly married couples and their guests often enjoy some well-deserved fun at the wedding reception.

Though wedding receptions are all about fun, couples may find it difficult to plan the reception seating arrangements.

Such a task requires a good deal of time, sorting through guest responses and an intimate knowledge of which personalities will mesh and which will not.

But some patience, diplomacy and even a little help can make the process of planning seating arrange-

ments much easier.

• Group related people together. This relation does not have to be familial. For example, seat work friends together rather than scattering them at various tables.

It’s easier for wedding guests to mingle when they have some common connection.

• Younger guests are more flexible. Recognize that younger guests are less likely to complain about where they are seated than older guests, so you have more wiggle room when arranging their tables.

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Organizing seating charts doesn’t have to be stressful.

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ment or by the kitchen door, while older guests might want to be closer to the bride and groom and further away from distractions.

• Seat immediate family members nearby. Seat immediate family members closest to the bride and groom. Guests who fall under the acquaintance category as opposed to the family category can be seated further away.

• Place friends or party animals near the entertainment. Guests who are up for a good party may appreciate being seated close to the dance floor or within arm’s length of the refreshments.

• Address mobility concerns. If a guest is elderly or needs to be close to exits or

the restroom, make those accommodations.

• Embrace the kids’ table. Seat young guests together if there are a number of them. Kids will have more fun sitting with one another than with adults or their parents.

And seating kids together makes it easier for servers if children will be ordering from a special menu.

• Expect the unexpected. Some seating arrangements may not work out. Be sure the reception site is flexible and can easily put another place setting together if an unexpected guest arrives or if someone needs to be moved to another table.

Couples must map out seating arrangements when planning their wedding receptions. Learn to master the techniques and etiquette to make the process easier.

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Start your lives together surrounded by beautiful scenery. With a destination wedding package from Delta Vacations, you can focus on the important things — making memories surrounded by your nearest and dearest on your big day. When you book a flight and hotel vacation to select destinations, you can book a complimentary wedding package or upgrade to a more elaborate wedding package.

There’s also sweet savings for you and your guests. This special offer allows your family and friends to save up to $225 per booking when they attend.

And when they use the offer, you get money back, up to the total cost of your own reservation.

Where can you get married?

You can choose to have your wedding in many romantic destinations, including: • Mexico: Cancún, Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Los Cabos • The Caribbean: Jamaica, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Antigua, Saint Lucia and Turks & Caicos • United States: Hawaii and Las Vegas

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‘At Last,’ it’s time for ‘Cake by the Ocean’ Pulling off a successful first dance

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“At Last” or “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”

Whether a couple wants to perform an intricate tango or simply wants to sway to the music on the first dance, here are some pointers to keep in mind.

• Choose a wedding song that has meaning. It may be fun to do a dance routine to DNCE’s “Cake by the Ocean,” but remember your first dance song will forever be linked to your life as a couple. Select a song that has deep meaning to you. Read over the lyrics to make sure it’s an appropriate wedding song.

• Tame those nerves. Practicing is a way to feel more confident in your steps, and that will help keep nerves at bay. Many couples experience a bit of stage fright. Just keep in mind that these friends and family are at the wedding to support you and not judge your dance moves.

• Choose an uncomplicated routine. If dancing is not your strong suit, select an easy song that allows you to simply sway back and forth and move around minimally.

Dancing takes practice, but with that practice even the self-professed “worst dancer”

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• Work with a professional. If you desire something more intricate for the first dance and you have the budget to pay for some dance lessons, go for it. An instructor can take you through dance basics or help you

choreograph a more polished piece.

First dances are memorable moments at wedding receptions. Guests can’t wait to hear the song couples choose, and some couples exceed guests’ expectations with their impressive moves.

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Donna Summer may have sung about making the most of life with her song “Last Dance” in the 1970s, but during a wedding reception most of the focus is on the first dance of the evening when the newlyweds take to the dance floor for the first time after tying the knot. Not only does the first dance give the couple an opportunity to shine on the dance floor, but it also can help set the tone for the reception to follow.

A couple’s first dance is significant.

Traditionally, the first dance was performed to a slow waltz, but now the first dance is not governed by any rules.

Many couples like to push boundaries or get creative with their first dances, and this can make the wedding even more memorable. In fact, some couples enroll in dance classes or enlist the help of choreographers to ensure an epic opening dance number.

Social media is full of videos of innovative couples performing spot-on dance routines from classic dance movies like “Dirty Dancing” or beautifully choreographed dances to popular first dance songs such as

Pros, cons of Friday weddings

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Less money and more time with family make the option attractive

Pros Perhaps the biggest advantage to getting married on a Friday is the cost.

Wedding venues tend to be most expensive on Saturday because that’s when the majority of couples prefer to get married. While each venue is different, couples willing to get married on a Friday might find it far less expensive than getting married on a Saturday.

Another advantage to getting married on a Friday is the opportunity to spend more time with guests.

Couples who get married on a Saturday tend to be busy most of Friday and Saturday, and that leaves little time to spend with their guests, many of

whom will return home first thing on Sunday morning. But by getting married on a Friday, couples then have Saturday to spend with their guests, and they can even plan a laid back get-together like a backyard barbecue or Saturday brunch with guests who will likely stay in town through the weekend.

Cons Likely because they are so extraordinary, Friday weddings may be less popular with guests. Bridal party members may be obligated to take two days off from work in order to make it to the rehearsal dinner on Thursday night, and that might not sit well with friends and family who do not have much vacation or personal time.

Even guests who are not in the bridal party may need to take a day off from work that they otherwise can avoid taking if the wedding was scheduled for Saturday or even Sunday.

Couples also should know that Friday weddings tend to begin later at night, as it’s customary to start the ceremony in the evening so guests who have to work can still arrive on time.

Couples inviting several elderly guests or children may find that these people miss the ceremony and/or reception because of the later start time.

Brides- and grooms-to-be may find their options with regard to venues and entertainment are more limited when they choose to get married on a Friday instead of a Saturday.

Some venues may only host weddings on Saturdays, while entertainers like deejays or bands who work day jobs during the week may not be available on Friday nights.

Couples considering tying the knot on a Friday should consider a host of factors before making their final decision.

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Couples give a great deal of thought to the day they choose to get married.

Many engaged couples are more attached to a particular season than a specific day, but some couples will consider any time of year to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do.â&#x20AC;?

Weather factors heavily into many couplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; decisions regarding when to get married. According to The Knot 2015 Real Weddings Study, 39 percent of the nearly 18,000 U.S. brides and grooms surveyed chose to get married in the months of September, October or November, three months of the year when the weather tends to be both predictable and pleasant.

But more and more couples are paying more mind to which day of the week to get married as well.

While Saturday is widely considered the most traditional day to tie the knot, couples may want to consider walking down the aisle on Friday.

Friday weddings can be just as enjoyable as Saturday weddings, but there are some pros and cons to choosing Friday over Saturday.

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