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Dates to Avoid in 2007 and 2008

Congratulations! Now you’ve said "yes" and the calendar is wide open! Sort of. Below are some dates you that you might consider "wedding blackout" dates. Perhaps you will think twice before scheduling your wedding at these times.  

Holiday Weekends

Holiday weekend wedding have pros and cons. You've got an extra day for the festivities (and recovery!), plus it's easier to host the affair on Sunday, which is often less expensive than Saturday events. However, costs of travel and hotels may be higher. Also, having your wedding on a holiday weekend might adversely affect your guest list. Some families have standing holiday weekend plans or traditions that they'd prefer not to have disrupted.

M
artin Luther King, Jr. Day (always a Monday) 
January 19, 2009 
January 18, 2010 
 
President's Day (always a Monday)  
February 16, 2009

February 15, 2010 

Memorial Day (always a Monday) 
May 25, 2009 
May 31, 2010 
 
Independence Day 
Saturday, July 4, 2009 
Sunday, July 4, 2010 
 
Labor Day (always a Monday) 
September 7, 2009
September 6, 2010 
 
Columbus Day (always a Monday) 
October 12, 2009 
October 11, 2010 
 
Thanksgiving (always a Thursday) 
November 26, 2009 
November 25, 2010

New Year's Eve 
Thursday, December 31, 2009 
Friday, December 31, 2010

Religious Holidays

Try to be mindful of religious holidays (yours and your guests') when planning your wedding. There may even be restrictions at your house of worship as to whether you're allowed to marry at these times.  
 
Palm Sunday 
April 5, 2009 
March 28, 2010 
 
Easter Sunday 
April 12, 2009
April 4, 2010 
 
Passover (begins at sunset the night before) 
Thursday, April 9, 2009 
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
 
Rosh Hashanah  
In 2009, begins at sunset on Friday, September 18 and last until nightfall on Sunday, September 20th.  In 2010, begins at sunset on Wednesday, September 8, and lasts until nightfall on Friday, September 10th.


Yom Kippur (begins at sunset the night before) 
Monday, September 28, 2009
Saturday, September 18, 2010 
 
Hanukkah (begins at sunset the night before
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Thursday, December 2, 2010
 
Christmas 
Friday, December 25, 2009
Saturday, December 25, 2010 
 
Kwanzaa 
Begins Saturday, December 26, 2009 thru Friday, January 1, 2010 
Begins Sunday, December 26, 2010 thru Saturday, January 1, 2011

Costly Holidays

If you're looking to marry around Valentine's Day, be wary of your floral bill, especially if you've got your heart set on red roses -- they're likely to be more costly than at any other time of the year. And the fact that it falls on a Saturday in 2009 will send prices through the roof.  Likewise, reception sites often charge a higher fee for a New Year's Eve wedding, especially when it falls on a Saturday. (Note, it falls on a Friday in 2009.)

Notable Holidays

April Fool's Day 
If you and your fiancé are jokesters at heart, this could be the perfect wedding day for you. If not, choose another day.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Thursday, April 1, 2010  
 
Mother's Day  
Make sure your mom is ok with sharing this weekend with your wedding -- but it could be the perfect opportunity to honor her. If you do choose it, at your day-after brunch make a toast to all the mothers in the room. 
May 10, 2009 
May 9, 2010 
 
Father's Day  
Ditto for dad. 
June 21, 2009 
June 20, 2010 
 
Halloween 
Avoid it if you're terrified that someone might actually show up in costume.  
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Sunday, October 31, 2010

Days of Remembrance

Historically significant days may cause a conflict of interest for some guests. 
September 11: In 2009, it falls on a Friday; Saturday in 2010.  December 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: In 2009, it falls on a Monday; Tuesday in 2010.

Super Bowl

If you don't live in Tampa or Miami, and are marrying on the Saturday rather than the Sunday of Super Bowl weekend, then the big game shouldn't affect your wedding too much -- unless you and your hubby are diehard sports fans and can't bear to miss the big game for your honeymoon. If in doubt, steer clear of these dates: 

Sunday, February 1, 2009, Tampa, FL 
Sunday, February 7, 2010, Miami, FL

Final Four/March Madness

Everyone loves the excitement of college b-ball (and betting on it!). Keep your sports fans at bay by avoiding these dates: 

Saturday, April 4, 2009 and Monday, April 6, 2009, Detroit , MI 
Saturday, April 3, 2010 and Monday, April 5, 2010, Indianapolis, MN

Other Dates to Avoid

College reunions and/or homecoming, big conventions in your city (call your local chamber of commerce), and any annual charity events that involve your family or close friends. Also, take note of these quirky dates.  They may not mean anything to you now, but if you choose to marry on one of these days it will surely be a date to remember.

03/06/09 falls on a Friday 
09/09/09 falls on a Wednesday
10/10/10 falls on a Sunday

 

 

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