{"id":8853,"date":"2018-04-17T15:20:05","date_gmt":"2018-04-17T15:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/?p=8853"},"modified":"2024-02-13T20:46:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T20:46:33","slug":"friday-and-sunday-weddings-in-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/friday-and-sunday-weddings-in-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday and Sunday Weddings: Why They\u2019re a Great Idea and Some Important Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/grand-banking-hall\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8403 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grand-Banking-Hall-Hero-650x361.jpg\" alt=\"Intimate wedding venue at One King West Hotel &amp; Residence in Toronto\" width=\"650\" height=\"361\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are countless details that go into planning your dream wedding. From the d\u00e9cor, to the cake, entertainment and food, but we think we can all agree that when and where you\u2019re going to get married are the most important details of them all. Although Saturday has become the status quo, there is an increasing number of couples looking at having a wedding on a Friday or Sunday. Friday weddings and Sunday weddings each offer couples an appealing option considering Saturday weddings come with a higher fee and limited availability. So, should you go against the grain and have a non-Saturday wedding? We think so and here\u2019s why\u2026<\/p>\n<h3>Budget-Friendly<\/h3>\n<p>Staying within a budget can be a challenge when planning your dream wedding. As they\u2019re typically less popular, venues offer special pricing for Friday weddings and Sunday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding-packages\/\">wedding packages<\/a>, making your special day much more affordable. Not only does having a wedding on a Friday or Sunday mean you won\u2019t go over budget, but also that you may have more money to spend on other important details such as the d\u00e9cor, a luxurious honeymoon or even a down payment on a home together! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding-packages\/\">One King West Hotel &amp; Residence<\/a> offers special discounts for Friday and Sundays weddings and\u00a0our Wedding Team can be reached <a href=\"mailto:weddings@onekingwest.com?subject=Friday%20or%20Sunday%20wedding&amp;body=Hi%20there%2C%20%0AI'd%20like%20to%20know%20more%20about%20your%20Friday%20and%20Sunday%20wedding%20package%20special%20pricing.%0A%0APlease%20contact%20me%20at%3A%0A%0AThank%20you%2C%20%0A\">here<\/a> or at 416-548-8128 to find out more about\u00a0our great pricing!<\/p>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-6465 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wedding-650x433.jpg\" alt=\"Set tables at One King West Hotel &amp; Residence event venue.\" width=\"572\" height=\"381\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>Tips:<\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019re getting married on a Sunday or Friday, note that when these days fall on holidays, they are considered prime dates and may not be offered at special prices.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for Friday or Sunday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding-venues\/\">wedding venues in downtown<\/a> Toronto that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding-packages\/\">offer special packages<\/a> for these days, we suggest looking at our location, One King West Hotel &amp; Residence and speaking to our Wedding Specialists who can provide you all the information you need!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8871\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8871\" style=\"width: 507px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/austin-gallery\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ceremony-650x429.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"507\" height=\"334\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo captured by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.agistudio.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Agi Studio<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Your Pick of Date and Vendors<\/h3>\n<p>As we all know, Saturday is the go-to day for weddings but as there\u2019s a limited number of Saturdays in a year, it may prove difficult getting your ideal date at your ideal venue (unless you\u2019re willing to wait a couple years for some Toronto venues). By having your wedding on a Friday or Sunday, you increase your odds of getting married during the time of year you want and at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/grand-banking-hall\/\">perfect venue<\/a>\u00a0for your dream wedding!<\/p>\n<p>Wedding venues aren\u2019t the only important aspect to get booked on prime dates fast \u2013 so do vendors \u2013 which means you get your choice of preferred suppliers when you choose to get married on a Friday or Sunday.<\/p>\n<h4>Tips:<\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019re expecting a huge guest list but\u00a0hoping to cut it down without hurting anyone&#8217;s feelings, a Friday or Sunday wedding can help you with that as not everyone will be able to make it work.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re looking for the perfect venue that has prime dates still available for 2018\/19, One King West Hotel &amp; Residence may be the venue for you. Have a look at\u00a0our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding-venues\/\">historically significant and incredible venues here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>More Time for Fun!<\/h3>\n<p>For Sunday weddings,\u00a0you can\u00a0host a welcome party on the Saturday night before the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/austin-gallery\/\">ceremony<\/a>. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/chairmans-boardroom\/\">rehearsal dinner<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/king-gallery-melinda-gallery\/fifteen-hundred\/\">cocktail reception<\/a> would be a fun way to interact with your guests ahead of the celebrations, especially with those coming from out-of-town. And of course for Friday weddings, you can get more face-time with a Day-After Brunch. One King West Hotel &amp; Residence offers\u00a0three options to extend the celebrations!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8865 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OneKingWest-030-low-res-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"497\" height=\"332\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As perfectly stated by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theknot.com\/content\/non-saturday-wedding-rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Knot<\/a>, \u201cSunday weddings seem to prolong the fun &#8212; the rehearsal may be on Friday night with Saturday as a day to recuperate and finish up last-minute details before the Sunday event.\u201d This makes for the perfect opportunity to spend time with those loved ones you may not see as often as you\u2019d like. And if a fair amount of guests are coming from out-of-town, this gives them ample time for travel.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to Friday weddings, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theknot.com\/content\/non-saturday-wedding-rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Knot<\/a> says, \u201cA Friday night affair enables you to have a post-wedding brunch or get-together on Saturday; then guests still have another day of the weekend to relax before heading back to the grind on Monday.\u201d We can\u2019t help but think how nice it would be to have some time to chill-out for both the guests and yourselves after a long night of wedding celebrations\u2026 So not only are\u00a0the celebrations extended, but so is the relaxation period!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/king-gallery-melinda-gallery\/fifteen-hundred\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8183 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fifteen-Hundred-Slider-3-650x344.jpg\" alt=\"View of the city at Toronto Hotel OKW\" width=\"554\" height=\"293\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Tips:<\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019re having a Friday wedding, guests may have to take time off work so be sure to send the \u2018Save the Date\u2019 at least a year in advance and specify that your wedding is on a Friday. So, it would read: \u2018<strong><em>Friday<\/em><\/strong><em>, September 18<sup>th<\/sup>, 2018<\/em>\u2019.\u00a0And for Friday evening\u00a0weddings, make sure\u00a0that you\u00a0plan the ceremony so it\u2019s more of a Friday <em>night<\/em> wedding and\u00a0starts after 5:30pm. This way, those guests who work or are coming from out of town have some leeway!<\/p>\n<p>For both Friday or Sunday weddings, it always makes it easier to choose a venue that also offers accommodations, such as a hotel, and booking a room block. This way, the whole weekend becomes an event when your guests are staying close to one another. A hotel that offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/grand-banking-hall\/\">extraordinary wedding venues<\/a>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/suites\/?utm_source=internalblogfrisunwedding&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=internalblogfrisunwedding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">luxurious accommodations<\/a> is One King West Hotel &amp; Residence in downtown Toronto.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/grand-banking-hall\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-8869 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deborahs-Wedding-1-650x433.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">To find out more about the benefits of having a Friday or Sunday wedding at an iconic venue in downtown Toronto, contact One King West Hotel &amp; Residence\u2019s Wedding Specialists at 416-548-8128 or\u00a0via <a href=\"mailto:weddings@onekingwest.com?subject=Friday%20or%20Sunday%20wedding&amp;body=Hi%20there%2C%20%0AI'd%20like%20to%20know%20more%20about%20your%20Friday%20and%20Sunday%20wedding%20package%20special%20pricing.%0A%0APlease%20contact%20me%20at%3A%0A%0AThank%20you%2C%20%0A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email by clicking this link.<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are countless details that go into planning your dream wedding. 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