Drawing insights from almost 7,000 UK couples married or engaged during 2024, our 2025 Wedding Report found that midweek weddings are on the rise. Now, only 14% of couples say they want specifically a Saturday for their wedding, with most happy to be a lot more flexible than was traditionally the case. Gen Z couples are a driving force in this, with over one in three Gen Z couples choosing to marry between Monday and Thursday.

We spoke to couples on Bridebook who opted for a Monday wedding to find out what considerations drove their choice and what it meant for their big day. Their answers revealed not just the advantage of midweek savings, but also surprising perks. Read on to discover their stories and experiences, and learn why having your own midweek wedding might be the perfect choice for you, too.

Photo © Laura Buffery Photography, captured at Trevenna | See Trevenna’s Bridebook profile

Meet the couples who tied the knot on a Monday

Taylor and Jamie – married at Gretna Green Famous Blacksmith’s Shop, Dumfries and Galloway, on Monday 29th July 2024
Hazel & Josh – married at Pennard House, Somerset, on Monday 19th August 2024
Georgia & Josh – married at Trevenna, Cornwall, on Monday 7th October 2024
Rebecca & Ryan – married at The Georgian Townhouse, Norfolk, on Monday 21st October 2024 (follow Rebecca on TikTok @redbexbride24)
Laura and David – married at Cornhill Castle, on Monday 4th November 2024

1. Budget and savings

There are a lot of reasons why a midweek wedding can be a fantastic option, and budget is one of the key reasons. The average cost of a UK wedding in 2025 is £20,822, but hosting your wedding during the week can cost you considerably less than this. Above all, the cheapest day is Monday, coming in at only £15,989 on average. It’s no wonder, then, that more and more couples are ditching weekend dates and choosing more affordable midweek alternatives instead.

Taylor and Jamie found that going midweek really helped cut venue costs:

“We saved about £1,200 by having our wedding on Monday. Our venue offered off-peak pricing for Mondays, and we then also saved further money as we travelled mid-week for our honeymoon as well,” Taylor reveals.

Hazel and Josh likewise made amazing savings on their venue:

“The main reason for the Monday wedding was the huge amount of money we could save—about £4,000 on the venue alone. Most of the suppliers we used were also cheaper on the Monday than the weekend.” Hazel recalls.

Georgia and Josh had a similar experience:

“We noticed that booking a gorgeous venue midweek saved us around 30% compared to a peak weekend date,” Georgia explains. “Choosing October, a lower-cost month, and then opting for a weekday further reduced costs.”

Photo © Sam Gee Photography, captured at The Georgian Townhouse | See The Georgian Townhouse’s Bridebook profile

Rebecca and Ryan chose their Monday date for symbolic reasons, but likewise note the importance of budgeting considerations:

“We knew we wanted an autumn wedding, and October seemed like a good choice weather-wise. I spotted that the 21st fell on a Monday: the 21st is my birthday date, and October is Ryan’s birthday month, so that seemed perfect…and easy to remember! The difference in the price for a weekend wedding compared to a weekday was also too good to pass up. Our venue went from £5,000 Friday to Sunday, whereas a weekday was £3,500. We are not the type of couple that wanted to spend all their savings on the wedding, and this meant we could still have the venue we loved, but at a much cheaper price.”

Laura and David also enjoyed great savings on their venue, but acknowledge that this was mainly due to having a smaller guest list:

“We estimate that we saved at least half of what we would have spent if we had chosen a weekend date. This was largely due to having fewer guests, which reduced costs across the board. Weekday weddings often offer significant savings, and in our case, it was a major factor in our decision. We paid a lot of the costs ourselves, but we were also fortunate to have some help from our families, which made a big difference. This gave us more to spend on our honeymoon!”

Each couple points out that while some suppliers offered additional discounts, the biggest savings typically come from the venue itself. And with the money they saved, they could then splurge on other things – like their wedding photography or decor, or even a mini-moon.

2. Impact on the vibe and schedule

You may be wondering whether a Monday celebration might dampen the party mood or create scheduling headaches. But the couples we spoke to felt the day of the week didn’t stop their guests from embracing the occasion.

Taylor and Jamie didn’t notice any impact on the vibe:

“I didn’t really notice the day of the week when we got married,” Taylor reflects. “We didn’t choose to get married on a Monday because it was a Monday, and we weren’t aware that we would get a discount because of it, so this was an excellent surprise. Also, since we travelled to Scotland for our wedding, it limited the time of annual leave we would need our family to take in order to join us, as they could travel up on the Saturday/Sunday and return home on Tuesday.”

Hazel and Josh enjoyed turning their celebration into a long weekend:

“For us, a Monday wedding worked perfectly. There was no impact on the day. We could tie it in with the weekend before and have a long celebration with all our family and friends (most came from Saturday to Tuesday). For the people working, it meant getting one day off work, which didn’t bother anyone,” Hazel explains.

For Georgia and Josh, choosing a Monday meant no compromises:

“We were really lucky – our guests brought the vibe regardless! Close family booked a couple of days off to fully enjoy the occasion, while some guests still went to work the next day. And ultimately, you can’t control people’s commitments or choices, whether it’s a Saturday or a Monday wedding.” Georgia adds, “We specifically chose a Monday from the weekday options, thinking that at least guests travelling to Cornwall could use the weekend for the journey. Around 50% of our guests were from out of town, and realistically, whenever we’ve attended Saturday weddings outside Cornwall, we’ve had to take a day or half a day off for travel anyway. A bonus was having the weekend before the wedding free for last-minute prep: decorations, nails, spending time with family beforehand and those inevitable last-minute shopping trips all felt much less stressful with the extra time!”

Rebecca and Ryan found that a midweek wedding was easy enough to schedule, and that the midweek vibe was just as amazing:

“We knew we were happy to have a weekday wedding, as both of us thankfully are in jobs where we could book time off, and we knew our key family members could also. We were very fortunate and pleasantly surprised that the majority of our ceremony guests and our evening guests booked the Monday and Tuesday off work, which gave us the weekend vibe! Everyone stayed and partied until the end, and you would not have been able to tell that it was a Monday night.”

Laura and Robert likewise felt there was no impact on the vibe or schedule:

“Having our wedding on a Monday didn’t affect the vibe or schedule of our day. We were a bit worried that it might feel less energetic or that the celebration might end earlier, but that wasn’t the case. Everything felt just as special and joyful as we had hoped. It was lovely to have a more relaxed atmosphere, which suited us perfectly.”

In all the cases above, those who needed to return to work or had other commitments simply adapted. No couple felt the weekday scheduling put a damper on their celebrations, or ruined the vibe (the opposite, in fact).

3. Guest list and attendance

No bride or groom wants to see half their guest list drop out because of an inconvenient wedding date. Luckily, our couples found that attendance didn’t have to be an issue, even on a Monday.

Taylor and Jamie easily made their Monday wedding work by sticking to a small ceremony with only their nearest and dearest in attendance:

“We had an extremely small ceremony, with only my parents, my paternal grandparents and my two siblings in attendance, as my husband’s family could not be invited, unfortunately. These people would have come no matter the day, so I don’t think that having our wedding on a Monday really impacted this.”

Hazel and Josh were happy to discover that all their guests could make it:

“We were slightly concerned when we booked it that people would not be able to come, as it was a weekday. However, everyone who was invited came, and it was no problem at all.” Hazel adds, “We had it in the summer holidays (a lot of my family are teachers, so it had to be in school holidays), which made for a long bright evening and allowed everyone, especially the evening guests, to come along and enjoy. No one even questioned the Monday date.”

Georgia and Josh kept their list to close family and friends:

“We were very appreciative that guests took off extra time, and knew it could risk some declines, but you will never make everyone happy. We kept our guest list under 100, which was impressive given the size of our families! Everyone invited was either close family or great friends, so we knew they’d want to support us and would understand our reasons for a midweek wedding. Because of this, we didn’t hear any negative comments (at least to our knowledge) about having a Monday wedding. We had a couple of kids and teachers attending, but luckily, they were able to get the time off. Some guests chose not to drink so they could drive home or be up for work the next day, but the dance floor was packed all night – so it certainly didn’t stop anyone from having a great time! Our DJ, Tom Barker, even said it was the best vibe he’d seen in a long time, rivalling even Saturday weddings.

The only guests who couldn’t make it were travelling, and a Saturday wedding wouldn’t have changed that. Having no children (other than the few we invited) seemed to impact guests more than the weekday choice! That said, there was always the risk that some guests wouldn’t be able to come – teachers, parents with school-aged kids, or those with limited annual leave. It’s definitely something to consider depending on who your guests are!”

Rebecca and Ryan found that those who meant the most were willing and able to attend their special day, even if there were some declines:

“We had a small and intimate ceremony, for a number of reasons, but also because this meant we didn’t have to worry about everyone booking time off work. We sent the save the dates in advance and stressed to those who were important that it was a Monday and ensured they booked it off. There were some family members that couldn’t make it – mostly those with children or working in a school. This was completely understandable and something to keep in mind if it could affect your day. Other than that, I do not feel like we needed to make any compromises, and there were no further challenges. A couple of family members raised their eyebrows when they saw the date and questioned whether we had written it down correctly; most also noted that they had never been to a weekday wedding before. However, once we explained, they fully understood and were in our corner!”

Laura and Robert deliberately kept their guest list small from the start:

“By giving everyone plenty of notice about the Monday date, most of our guests were able to make arrangements to attend. This was important to us, as we wanted to ensure that our closest friends and family could be there. While some might have had to take a day off work, the advance warning helped minimise any issues with attendance. We did notice that our guest list was smaller, but that was actually part of our plan from the beginning.”

For all our couples, the key was communicating the date early and clearly, and inviting a group they knew would be fully on board.

4. Supplier availability

Weekend dates, especially Saturdays, often book up months – or even years – in advance, making it tough to secure your dream suppliers. A Monday wedding can open the door to better supplier availability and even midweek discounts.

Taylor and Jamie didn’t have to compromise on any of their suppliers:

“All our vendors were more than happy to meet our needs! The only obstacle was the flowers. Our florist did not usually open on Sundays as she ran her own shop and grew her own flowers, so would take a day off each week for herself. However, as we needed to travel up to Scotland on the Sunday, she offered to make us an appointment to collect our flowers, and there were not any issues with this.”

Hazel and Josh had zero difficulty with last-minute supplier bookings:

“We did not have to compromise on any vendors, as Mondays are a lot less busy with weddings than the weekend. Everyone we contacted – even the last-minute vendors we decided on – had availability, so that was great!”

Similarly, Georgia and Josh were thrilled to find that every supplier they wanted was available for their October date:

“We both wanted to get married within the same year as our engagement, so a peak spring Saturday wedding was unlikely to be available – or affordable – at our venue or with other suppliers,” Georgia says. “[On the Monday], every supplier we wanted was available… a midweek wedding means greater availability of top suppliers who might otherwise be booked years in advance for Saturday weddings.”

Rebecca and Ryan also enjoyed brilliant supplier availability:

“We may have just been lucky, but I also found that we were able to book our suppliers really easily. Even in the stages where I was messaging every supplier on Bridebook to check prices and availability, I only really had a couple come back to say they were already booked. I obviously follow a lot of my suppliers now on social media, and some of them already are booking 2027 weekends, so having a weekday wedding definitely helped with this.”

Laura and Robert likewise had a very positive experience:

“We didn’t have to make any significant compromises or face major challenges. In fact, we found that suppliers like hairdressers and makeup artists were more available on a Monday compared to weekend dates. This was a pleasant surprise and made the planning process smoother. Additionally, we had a good selection of celebrants to choose from, which allowed us to personalise our ceremony exactly how we wanted it. This availability of vendors was a big plus for us.”

So, especially if you’re planning on a shorter timeline, it’s likely that your dream venue and suppliers will be open to and available for a midweek booking.

5. Final thoughts and recommendations

These experiences show that a Monday wedding can deliver everything you want and more, from saving thousands to enjoying a more relaxed, flexible celebration, surrounded by your closest family and friends.

Taylor and Jamie loved starting the week with their wedding:

“We liked the idea of starting our week with our wedding! The best part about getting married on a Monday was that it meant we started the week on a high – I usually hate Mondays, but this was easily my favourite Monday of all time!”

Hazel and Josh found that they got to enjoy the best of both worlds:

“We would definitely recommend [a Monday/midweek wedding] to anyone, as you save a lot of money and still get to have an amazing day; plus, it gives you more money in the budget to splurge on other things.”

Georgia and Josh used their extra wedding funds to create memorable moments, and even took a mini-moon right after:

“We loved booking the entire week off. We went on a mini-moon afterwards and still had a couple of days at home before heading back to work,” Georgia says.

Rebecca and Ryan wholeheartedly recommended midweek wedding:

“We truly believe that it doesn’t matter what day of the week you chose; those who matter the most will make all the effort they can to be there. Your day will be with your partner that you love, whilst being surrounded by your closest friends and family. If you are on the dance floor having the best time, people will join you and those true true friends will deal with the hangover at their desk the next day!”

Laura and Robert likewise discovered plenty of unexpected perks:

“One of the pleasant surprises was the increased availability of suppliers. Other perks of having a Monday wedding, which we didn’t fully anticipate but appreciated, included: more affordable travel and accommodation for out-of-town guests; a unique experience that stood out from traditional weekend weddings; and more time to spend with each guest due to the smaller, more intimate setting,” Laura explains. “Overall, our experience with a Monday wedding was really positive. With proper planning and communication, it turned out to be a cost-effective and memorable choice for us. We’re grateful for the support from our families, which helped make our day even more special.”

The bottom line on midweek weddings

Whether you’re hoping to save on your wedding budget, secure a dream venue that’s booked solid on the weekend, or simply want to do something a bit different, a midweek (and specifically a Monday) wedding might be your perfect match. As our Bridebook couples have shown, when you have the right people and a meaningful setting, your big day will feel special no matter what day of the week it’s on, and you might just discover some hidden perks along the way.

Article Credits

Featured photographs © Laura Buffery Photography (see her website here), capturing Georgia and Josh’s wedding at Trevenna, Cornwall.

Georgia and Josh’s other on-the-day suppliers:

DJ: Tom Barker
Floral Styling: Finlay Bray Designs (also Georgia’s sister!)
Entertainment: Flicksbox
Dress: Kiva & Zen
Hair: Number 8 Hairdressing
Makeup: Grace Simkins MUA
Stationery & Signage: DIY by Georgia herself (a graphic designer)

Featured photographs © Sam Gee Photography (see his website here), capturing Rebecca and Ryan’s wedding at The Georgian Townhouse, Norfolk.

Rebecca and Ryan’s other on-the-day suppliers:

DJ: Nick Chatten
Videographer: Neil James Media
Dress: Maisie May Bridal
Hair & Makeup: Boho Beauty Box

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Sophia Shafiee

Sophia is a passionate writer and editor and expert on all things wedding content related, with a First Class degree from the University of Oxford. She frequently shares her wedding advice and tips with leading UK publications on behalf of Bridebook.com, including Harper’s Bazaar, SheerLuxe and Porter Magazine.

Last updated: 7th Mar 2025

The Rise of the Midweek Wedding: Meet the Couples Who Tied the Knot on a Monday