A Valentine’s Day Bash or Bust?
Heather wrote:
I am planning a valentines day wedding. Am I going to have a small reception do to the holiday or will I still have a nice turnout?
Hi Heather,
Weddings that surround holidays are always a gamble in the attendance department. Christmas weddings can be poorly attended due to weather concerns, higher travel costs and last-minute holiday planning. The same is true for Thanksgiving and summer holidays (Labor Day, 4th of July, etc.).
One thing to consider is that you are holding your wedding on a day that is often reserved for couples to celebrate their own relationships. You are asking them to put aside a day for them in order to celebrate with you and your new husband. If you want to have a good turnout, make it worth it for your guests. Definitely have dinner available, or at the very least heavy hors d’oeuvres. If that isn’t in your plans, then you may want to schedule your event later in the evening, to allow your guests to at least have dinner by themselves.
In terms of actual attendance, it is impossible to say how many will attend. Unless you do RSVP’s, attendance is always a shot in the dark. Having your event on a holiday makes your guest list even more of a guess.
Best of luck.
