#WeddingWednesday - Off-Day Wedding Trend

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Is Monday the new Saturday? Weeknight weddings seem to be all the buzz in the celeb world. Recent newly weds Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden exchanged "I Dos" just last Monday, Scandal star Kerry Washington also wed her San Francisco 49ers cornerback on a June Monday, and British groom Eddie Redmayne tied the knot roughly a month ago on, you guessed it, Monday December 15th.

So what's the appeal? Celeb and civilians alike are leaning towards an "off-day" wedding for a variety of reasons:

• Booking your dream venue - within your budget - Venues often book up during peak weekend times so the allure of a discounted Thursday, Friday, Sunday or even Monday matrimony is hard to pass up. Not only do you still get your wedding at your dream venue, but you'll save on costs per guest.
• Securing your favorite vendors - Perhaps your favorite photographer is booked every Saturday during the month of your wedding. Or the DJ your friends rant and rave about has too many gigs scheduled. Choosing an off-day wedding can open up possibilities to secure any and everything you need, like our entire Dynasty Limousine fleet for your bridal party and guests ;)
• Keeping things low key - Some couples simple choose an off day because it is more low key and takes the pressure off. This can especially be true for celebs wanting to stay out of the public eye.
• Going out of the box - The opposite of low key, yes, some want their wedding so personal and unique they choose to marry in unusual places and on uncommon dates - including holidays like New Year's Day.
• You can keep the party going - Having a Thursday night wedding can allow you to extend the celebration through the weekend. Guests can also often find good flight prices and rental car options if they are from out of town.
• Sentimental significance - Perhaps you want your wedding to be on a specific day - exactly 4 years since the day you met, your anniversary date, etc. That special day doesn't always fall on a Saturday.

Couples should however keep in mind, weeknight weddings can make it difficult for all of your guests to attend. Experts advise giving guests as much advance notice as possible and provide any details on logistics that would be beneficial for them (flight deals, hotel room costs, etc). 

Dynasty Limousine has been the ideal choice for brides and groom in and around the Long Island area because we combine an impressive fleet of immaculately kept luxury vehicles with professional and experienced drivers. If you have any questions about renting the right transportation for your wedding party’s needs - give us a call at 631-587-8500.