a wedding at easter???

[neekynoo]

is it the "done" thing??? DF and I wanted to set the date for the first weekend in April 2010 but I've just checked and thats easter weekend.

It wont be a church wedding but I still don't know if it's etiquette or not. Thoughts, advice etc is very welcome :D

Poll coming :p

[Mahjong]

We got married Easter week, however we didn't have ours in a Church.

It might be hard to book a Church as many Churches have Easter Mass all throughout the Easter weekend. Prices for venues may be slightly higher and accomodation prices you will pay through the nose. All because of public holidays and having to pay their staff.

If you dont have an issue with the above, go for it :thumbsup:

[missie_mack]

We got married the week after Easter only because we were married in a Catholic Church (who traditionally don't allow celebrations during the 40 days before Easter or Easter Sunday)

Sunday weddings aren't that common but it could be great because of the long weekend. However your catering might cost more because of the public holidays too...

[misskittyfantastico]

Friends were married (non-religious) on Easter Saturday and I must admit, I kinda found it odd (I'm Catholic) but it was a beautiful wedding. I say go for it.

[neekynoo]

Oooh it didn't occur to me that everything could cost more due to public holidays. Thats a good tip. I'm really confused now :laughing:

[missie_mack]

Oooh it didn't occur to me that everything could cost more due to public holidays. Thats a good tip. I'm really confused now :laughing:

Yeah Easter is a unusual weekend because in some states the Friday, Saturday and Monday are all public holidays when it comes to paying staff

[Threadkiller]

I had my wedding a week before easter but didnt relise it was that close i was so busy:laughing: I think go for it exspecialy if its a speacial date :D

[Threadkiller]

Yeah it would be more exxy too

[Myfanwy]

I think Easter would be a good time to be married.

In the Christian faith Easter is about renewal and in a way marriage is about renewing the family. That probably doesn't make any sense.:laughing::laughing::laughing:

[Rating]

IM not religious or anything however I pesonally would not do it and think its inappropriate..(I do celebrate easter just not the religios side of it)

People celebrate times like this with family and this would affet their time in that aspect, poeple will feel it is necesary to come and therefore disturb time they have as a family during this time..

I would be offened if I was a guest. JMO... It would be to me like someone having a wedding on christmas eve

[SassyMummy]

If you really want to, then do it, but I'd be keeping in mind that many people may not want to give up their long weekend for a wedding. Some families might just enjoy being together, or going away for a short holiday...

And some are sure to be religious and not go for those reasons.

I'd find it odd... I'd go if it was Easter Saturday because, well, that's a nothing day. But I'd probably not go on the Sunday... I'd still have Hot Cross Buns left to eat and the whole "easter bunny" deal to do with DD...

Also might be difficult if you have a no-kids policy... it may be hard for your guests to find babysitters.

[Seacretsquirrel]

Just wanted to add that it would be great for those family and friends that have to travel!!! it means they won't be so rushed (IYKWIM - not having to rush off on friday night for a sat wedding then back home for work monday)
Good luck with making up your mind.

[neekynoo]

Thanks for your feedback everyone :yes: Good points on both sides. I can see how it may offend some people if we do have it on easter saturday but then those that are coming from interstate (im in tas) may find it helpful cos they won't have to make two trips iykwim.

We have immediate family in Qld and Vic who would be coming home for easter anyway?? Ahhh so hard to pick "the" date :p

[Seacretsquirrel]

Don't forget that Easter Sat is NOT a public holiday so jump up and down if the venues and all the others try to tell you it is!!!

[moof3]

I photographed a wedding last easter saturday. It was a garden wedding at the reception venue. It was the only date they could get that was not miles and miles into the future and it was cheaper for them as it was an unpopular weekend to get married... so I guess it depends on the venue.

[neekynoo]

Thanks Moof3 thats handy to know. I'm still so up in the air about "the date" .

DF and I have decided that the night of the wedding we would like to have a romantic night in a honeymoon suit somewhere. That means that a wedding at easter is probably a no go because we want to be around on easter sunday to share it with DD.

It's so hard to pick a date.