Considerations for Getting Married During the Holidays

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Considerations for Getting Married During the Holidays

The holidays are a busy time for many, so something to keep in mind if you are planning for a big event. Once you or the one you love has accepted a marriage proposal, one of the first items of business is deciding on a wedding date. There are so many things to factor in when choosing a date. Your individual and collective schedule, venue availability, convenience for others, season, and budget are just some of the details to consider. A major holiday such as Canada Day, Canadian Thanksgiving, or Christmas can present some benefits and challenges to scheduling your nuptials. Here are some things you should think about.

Making The Holidays More Special

For most people, the holidays are a time to gather with loved ones and celebrate events of great significance. Your wedding will be a celebratory affair. Combining it with a holiday will make it even more so. Holidays that are about togetherness, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, are already a great opportunity for you to spend some quality time with your village. A wedding is all the more reason to gather.

An additional benefit is that future holidays and anniversaries will also be memorable. There will always be a connection between the sights and sounds of a particular season and your nuptials. The chance of you forgetting your anniversary is greatly reduced if it occurs on or near the holiday. Win-win!

Theme Inspirations

You’ll have to make a lot of decisions when it comes to theme, décor, colors, attire, and more. You can draw inspiration for these details from the holiday. While white is still a go-to for things such as a bridal gown or a cake, you might consider incorporating red, green, and gold if your wedding is during the Christmas season. Imagine having your reception tables inspired by the bright-red velvet of Santa’s suit. You may build your palette around orange, brown, and other autumnal colors for a fall wedding near or on Thanksgiving. Take your cues and aesthetics from holiday visuals to make your nuptials more special.

Guest Availability

One advantage of scheduling your wedding on a holiday is the availability of guests. Visitors from out of town may have to miss work and use PTO to be at your event. Many Canadians get time off of work for major holidays, freeing up their schedule for your special day. On the other hand, some guests may not be able to attend your celebration if it’s on or near a holiday. Before picking a day, think about the type of event you want to have. A Christmas wedding may not work for some families.

Travel Accommodations Holidays

It should come as no surprise that the holidays are busy times for airports, hotels, and other travel-related services. High demand for seats and rooms can drive up prices for travel and lodging, making a holiday wedding difficult for loved ones to participate in. It may also be difficult to book a block of rooms for out-of-town guests during Christmas, Thanksgiving, and certain other times of the year. 

Vendors and Venues During The Holidays

Certain venues and vendors may be harder to book, as you’re competing with other weddings as well as holiday-related events put on by individuals, organizations, and businesses. For example, a caterer who would usually be available to prepare your reception menu may be booked solid by families and companies needing food for a New Year’s Day party or a Labour Day picnic. The availability of the desired venue or preferred vendors may cause you to push your ceremony to another day or year! 

The Carpenters once sang “holidays are joyful,” highlighting the way something like Christmas or Halloween can put you in the mood to celebrate. Weddings are also joyous occasions, so combining your nuptials with a major holiday might seem like a no-brainer. There are advantages and challenges to combining these celebrations. Consider these carefully as you plan.

Considerations for Getting Married During the Holidays

The holidays are a busy time for many, so something to keep in mind if you are planning for a big event. Once you or the one you love has accepted a marriage proposal, one of the first items of business is deciding on a wedding date. There are so many things to factor in when choosing a date. Your individual and collective schedule, venue availability, convenience for others, season, and budget are just some of the details to consider. A major holiday such as Canada Day, Canadian Thanksgiving, or Christmas can present some benefits and challenges to scheduling your nuptials. Here are some things you should think about.

Making The Holidays More Special

For most people, the holidays are a time to gather with loved ones and celebrate events of great significance. Your wedding will be a celebratory affair. Combining it with a holiday will make it even more so. Holidays that are about togetherness, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, are already a great opportunity for you to spend some quality time with your village. A wedding is all the more reason to gather.

An additional benefit is that future holidays and anniversaries will also be memorable. There will always be a connection between the sights and sounds of a particular season and your nuptials. The chance of you forgetting your anniversary is greatly reduced if it occurs on or near the holiday. Win-win!

Theme Inspirations

You’ll have to make a lot of decisions when it comes to theme, décor, colors, attire, and more. You can draw inspiration for these details from the holiday. While white is still a go-to for things such as a bridal gown or a cake, you might consider incorporating red, green, and gold if your wedding is during the Christmas season. Imagine having your reception tables inspired by the bright-red velvet of Santa’s suit. You may build your palette around orange, brown, and other autumnal colors for a fall wedding near or on Thanksgiving. Take your cues and aesthetics from holiday visuals to make your nuptials more special.

Guest Availability

One advantage of scheduling your wedding on a holiday is the availability of guests. Visitors from out of town may have to miss work and use PTO to be at your event. Many Canadians get time off of work for major holidays, freeing up their schedule for your special day. On the other hand, some guests may not be able to attend your celebration if it’s on or near a holiday. Before picking a day, think about the type of event you want to have. A Christmas wedding may not work for some families.

Travel Accommodations Holidays

It should come as no surprise that the holidays are busy times for airports, hotels, and other travel-related services. High demand for seats and rooms can drive up prices for travel and lodging, making a holiday wedding difficult for loved ones to participate in. It may also be difficult to book a block of rooms for out-of-town guests during Christmas, Thanksgiving, and certain other times of the year. 

Vendors and Venues During The Holidays

Certain venues and vendors may be harder to book, as you’re competing with other weddings as well as holiday-related events put on by individuals, organizations, and businesses. For example, a caterer who would usually be available to prepare your reception menu may be booked solid by families and companies needing food for a New Year’s Day party or a Labour Day picnic. The availability of the desired venue or preferred vendors may cause you to push your ceremony to another day or year! 

The Carpenters once sang “holidays are joyful,” highlighting the way something like Christmas or Halloween can put you in the mood to celebrate. Weddings are also joyous occasions, so combining your nuptials with a major holiday might seem like a no-brainer. There are advantages and challenges to combining these celebrations. Consider these carefully as you plan.

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