Thursday Weddings: A Trend That Is Here To Stay!
Weddings - now most commonly found on any day that ends in “y!” The weekday wedding trend started a few years ago and has picked up like crazy ever since the coronavirus pandemic. As we all know, Covid-19 has created entirely new norms and we aren’t mad about Thursday weddings being one of them!
The Perfect Long Weekend... And A Chance To Play Hooky!
First things first. You’re giving your guests the perfect opportunity for a four-day weekend! Who wouldn’t say yes?! This may be your first hesitation before snagging that Thursday within your dream wedding month but times are changing with our flexible work schedules and the ability to work on the go!
“All we heard from our guests was how excited they were to get out of town and have an excuse for a long weekend,” says one of our past brides - Heather Neagle.
A Thursday wedding also ended up being music to guests ears for Catherine Andrews - another past bride of ours! She shared,
“With so many people from out of town it gave them an opportunity to have an absolute party starting at the Wednesday rehearsal dinner all the way through the weekend.”
With the majority of work turning virtual (thanks, Covid-19!), it’s now as easy as bumping that zoom meeting up a few hours or finishing that last project while waiting at your gate in the airport!
You’re more likely to secure your dream vendor team!
Similar to wedding venues, many of the most popular photographers, florists, bands and caterers are booked out for months, or even years in advance. Want to know a secret? Cheat the system by asking for their Thursday availability!
Also, can someone queue up ‘Best of Both Worlds’ by Hannah Montana? After booking that florist or photographer you have been fangirling over on instagram for the past two years you’ll realize Thursday weddings are kindaaaa a win-win. That’s right - you will be able to bring that Pinterest board to life with a fraction of the cost!
A full weekend ahead of you with your loved ones… without a single thing on your wedding to-do list! That’s right - no more last minute wedding emails or stress about your guests and the weather! It can be challenging to stay present on your wedding day but with all the big things behind you, we’ve found that our couples have cherished these extra few days with their loved ones! While Saturday and Sunday weddings have your loved ones rushing to the airport hours after your celebration, a Thursday wedding allows for an entire weekend with those you don’t get to see often!
These extra few days will also give your guests more time to enjoy a Friday brunch, a relaxing Saturday afternoon and then leisurely get home when it is convenient for them, rather than drive home Sunday with a hangover to work the next day!
Flights & Accommodations
If you are hosting a wedding with a big group coming in from out of town, then they’ll be happy to hear about this one! Air travel, uber chargers, hotel fees - all at a fraction of the cost! Travel and hotel accommodations can be drastically cheaper during the week and are much easier for you and your guests to find! This can become a main point of stress for brides and planners when hosting large groups for Saturday and Sunday weddings and a big reason why our past brides have loved their weekday wedding! So, we don’t know about you but the ease and savings that this provides throughout the planning process seems like a win-win to us!
So… A four-day weekend, your dream wedding team, extended time with loved ones and cheaper accommodations for your guests?
Ya, we see why this trend is here to stay!
When it comes to choosing the ideal day for your wedding, Fridays and Saturdays have traditionally reigned supreme as the day of choice for tying the knot. However, in recent years, another contender has quietly emerged, captivating couples with its unique charm—the Sunday wedding. We’ve gathered our favorite perks of a Sunday kind of love, and why we think you will want to experience the sweetness of a Sunday wedding at Merrimon-Wynne.
The weekend begins on Friday, so why not kick off your wedding festivities then as well?! From perfecting your ideal wedding celebration to freeing up the rest of the weekend, here’s why Friday weddings are such a big hit:
WHAT. A. NIGHT! In partnership with Band Together and La Fête Planning & Design our annual fundraising event, An Evening to Ignite, was a night to remember! Hundreds of individuals came together in support of our 2024 charity partner, Neighbor To Neighbor , a local non-profit dedicated to reversing the debilitating effects poverty has on the most vulnerable families in Raleigh. They believe in providing long-term, one-on-one mentoring relationships for teens resulting in positive generational leaps in education, employment and personal development. What started as an idea and a dream in 2017 to bring together community members and events industry vendors to make a large-scale impact for one local, grassroots nonprofit has become a reality and grown into an annual event that raises over $150,000 each year! With the amazing support of our sponsors, vendors and local community, we are so proud to announce that we raised $201,933.32 for Neighbor To Neighbor ! Every single dollar that was raised will help bring to life Neighbor to Neighbor’s dream of a state-of-the-art teen tech center that will create more training pathways, mentorships, and employment opportunities for youth in our community. We cannot wait to see this space realized! The success of this event is due in large part to the generosity of our vendor community and their contributions of time, effort, staffing, materials, inventory, and talents. Over 40 local event industry vendors came together to donate over $250,000+ of goods and services to ensure 100% of the proceeds raised during the event went directly to Neighbor to Neighbor. Year after year, our vendor friends continuously raise the bar by outdoing themselves and helping make Evening to Ignite bigger and better than the year before. We are eternally grateful to be in such a collaborative and talented industry!
If you’re newly engaged or a current couple looking for inspiration, The Merrimon-Wynne House is so excited to share one of our favorite events with you - our Spring Wedding Showcase! We have teamed up with some of Raleigh’s top vendors to create a space that will inspire so many couples for their wedding day and we hope that you can join us! The Merrimon-Wynne House has an endless amount of possibilities to create a truly unique experience for you and yo ur guests so we invite you to come see our spaces for yourselves while enjoying sparkling cocktails and culinary delights! Tickets are $25 and 100% of the ticket sales will be donated to our 2025 charity partner.
If you’re newly engaged or a current couple looking for inspiration, The Merrimon-Wynne House is so excited to share one of our favorite events with you - our Winter Wedding Showcase! We have teamed up with some of Raleigh’s top vendors to create a space that will inspire so many couples for their wedding day and we hope that you can join us! The Merrimon-Wynne House has an endless amount of possibilities to create a truly unique experience for you and yo ur guests so we invite you to come see our spaces for yourselves while enjoying sparkling cocktails and culinary delights! Tickets are $25 and 100% of the ticket sales will be donated to our 2024 charity partner, Neighbor To Neighbor .
Make shopping for your loved ones this holiday season something you look forward to! From November 27 to November 28 from 5 PM to 8 PM, shop local vendors all in one place while sipping on holiday cocktails in a festive atmosphere! We'll have holiday music playing and firepits & lounges kick your feet up in between shopping! There is no entry fee to come and shop, but we do ask that you RSVP below. Santa will be joining us on Tuesday so feel free to bring your little ones by to meet him ($10/family).
Our most magical event of the year is BACK! We cannot wait to kick off the holiday season with our 5th annual Holiday Magic event on November 26th! From picking out the perfect Christmas tree while sipping on a warm cup of hot cocoa, to enjoying story time with Santa or a horse and carriage ride around downtown Raleigh, The Merrimon-Wynne House has it all for you! So help us celebrate the holiday season the only way we know how. . . with lots of holiday magic and cheer!
If you’re newly engaged or a current couple looking for inspiration, The Merrimon-Wynne House is so excited to share one of our favorite events with you - our Fall Wedding Showcase! We have teamed up with some of Raleigh’s top vendors to create a space that will inspire so many couples for their wedding day and we hope that you can join us! The Merrimon-Wynne House has an endless amount of possibilities to create a truly unique experience for you and yo ur guests so we invite you to come see our spaces for yourselves while enjoying sparkling cocktails and culinary delights! Tickets are $25 and 100% of the ticket sales will be donated to our 2024 charity partner, Neighbor To Neighbor .
If longer nights, sun kissed skin, bright dresses and fun summer cocktails aren’t already enough to convince you that Summer is the perfect time for a wedding, then keep reading to find out what makes the Summer season is one of our favorite seasons!
If you’re newly engaged or a current couple looking for inspiration, The Merrimon-Wynne House is so excited to share one of our favorite events with you - our Summer Wedding Showcase! We have teamed up with some of Raleigh’s top vendors to create a space that will inspire so many couples for their wedding day and we hope that you can join us! The Merrimon-Wynne House has an endless amount of possibilities to create a truly unique experience for you and yo ur guests so we invite you to come see our spaces for yourselves while enjoying sparkling cocktails and culinary delights! Tickets are $25 and 100% of the ticket sales will be donated to our 2024 charity partner who we will be announcing soon!
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