Six Reasons Friday Weddings are Gaining Popularity at our Southwest Michigan Wedding Venue

Looking for some cost-saving ideas for your big day? Here are a few great tips that could help make your wedding budget go further!

Friday weddings are gaining popularity not only because you can most likely snag a date with ease but also all of the perks that come with it. We are not only talking about financial savings but also the many stress-reducing advantages. Keep reading to find out more!

We know dates fill up fast and Fridays may seem untraditional but believe us when we say there are many reasons to say YES to a Friday.

Venue Rental: Let's talk about one of the biggest benefits, venue rental savings! Like many Southwest Michigan wedding venues, R&R Weddings and Events offers a discounted rate for a Friday wedding rental. You still receive the same amenities and beautiful atmosphere by having it on a Friday but at a reduced cost. R&R loves to be transparent and includes everything we offer and the current prices on our website along with available dates. We do not have any hidden costs, feel free to check it all out on the investment page.
Guaranteed rehearsal time and a chance to decorate. By booking a Friday you can most likely reserve the Thursday before to rehearse with your wedding party and decorate the space which will free up your wedding morning! Now, running through your rehearsal at your ceremony location is not a make-it-or-break-it detail - many of our Saturday and Sunday couples do this off-site as we provide the ceremony dimensions in our planning guides. Of course, it is nice to have everyone on site to rehearse but it can also aid in some decorating advantages. Many hands makes light work!
Relaxed Wedding Morning. As mentioned, booking that Friday wedding may allow you access to Thursday for decorating to be completed; do you want to sit back and sip that coffee or bubbly and not worry about decorating? Well booking a Friday is a great chance to make that dream come true. This also allows you the ability to have the chance to get all the photos on your shot list or just relax with your closest friends and family before your big day begins.
More rehearsal dinner site options. Friday night is prime for a night out for everyone, making it difficult to reserve restaurants for a rehearsal dinner. Thursday nights on the other hand are much easier to reserve for large parties. R&R Weddings and Events is more than happy to recommend local options for your rehearsal dinner!
More vendor options. Many vendors are booked out years in advance for prime Saturday dates so you may have just unlocked your dream wedding team by picking a Friday! If you had your heart set on that photographer or caterer you may be in luck.
More time over the weekend with family and friends who traveled in - hello 3 day weekend. Everyone loves a reason to take a day or half-day on a Friday and celebrating a wedding is the perfect excuse! Guests will be able to travel in to celebrate you and still have their weekend to enjoy or visit with friends and family. Some couples will even host a day after celebratory brunch to enjoy more time with your closest friends and family who made the trip for your big day!

As you can see there are many reasons why a Friday wedding is a great option. Interested in booking a tour at R&R Weddings and Events?

Visit our investment page to see everything we include and then schedule a tour with us! Our Southwest Michigan venue is nestled in the heart of Vicksburg just outside of Kalamazoo. We are looking forward to meeting you and showing you all we have to offer!

Check out the talented vendors from this wedding and see their full gallery here!

Photographer: Steph Murray Photo Co

DJ: Music Host Entertainment (Andrew Rounds)

Florist: Blushing Design

Hair: LAVA Salon (Brooke Pike)

Make up: Elwell Salon (Ashley Richards)

Videographer: Acre and Arrow Films

Caterer: Millennium Events

Bar: Liquor Cabinet