With Thanksgiving kicking off the Holiday Season, I thought a Holiday Wedding DOs and DON'Ts would be a perfect way to start our 25 Days of KISSmas! So if you are thinking about or already saying "I do" on a Holiday/Holiday Weekend, here are a few things you should think about.
1. Save the Dates are VERY important - DO them and DO them early!
People plan vacations in advance, sometimes have a yearly beach trip that they may need to change. So the more notice they have, the better. Save the Date magnets work great for these because they look at their fridge daily, multiple times. It won't just get thrown in that "mail pile" we all shamelessly have.
2. DO incorporate the Holiday but DON’T go overboard with the theme.
You can tie in the theme by making a signature drink, centerpieces, favors or even your color scheme. However, DON'T do them all and please stay away from playing seasonal holiday music at your reception. As much as we all love holiday carols, you want your guests to feel they are at a wedding, not a holiday party.
3. Is the venue of your dreams a little over budget? DO pick a Friday or Sunday on a holiday weekend.
Now all venues and vendors are different BUT sometimes you can find great deals on a long holiday weekend. A lot of your guests are already taking off a day or two to travel for your wedding so why not give them the extra day that they may have off anyways? Travel Friday, Rehearsal Dinner Saturday, Wedding Sunday, Travel Monday. DO remember your guests are spending a holiday weekend with you instead of maybe relaxing or going on vacation with their family, so an extra 'thank you favor' may not be a bad idea to show them how much you appreciate them.
