Once in a while, couples have the opportunity to schedule their wedding on very unique days such as 08/08/08 or 10/10/10. Well lucky for us, we are one of those couples who have been able to pick these unique dates not just once, but twice. Tyler proposed on 09/09/09 (I don't think he realized or meant to do that) and we will be getting married on 09/10/11. However, we did not pick that date just because it was a unique date. That day will actually be our six year anniversary. I tell Tyler constantly that he picked a great day to ask me to be his girlfriend!
Even though unique dates are fun to put on save the dates, invitations, and are easy to remember, they come with some unexpected struggles. Because these dates are unique and quirky, a lot of couples are picking them as their wedding dates. I know three other couples just from my high school who are getting married the same day we are! As most brides know, it's hard enough getting the photographer, location, and other fine details set up on an ordinary day, but with a popular date, it is extremely hard. I contacted over twenty photographers before I found one who was available on our wedding day and I started a year in advance! The best thing to do is plan well over a year in advance. Some couples actually set their date years in advance if they plan on getting married on these popular dates.
Here are some upcoming dates that are unique:
9/10/11 falls on a Saturday
11/11/11 falls on a Friday
10/11/12 falls on a Thursday
12/12/12/ falls on a Wednesday
In addition to these quirky dates, there are also some dates that need to be avoided at all costs. This list was created by theknot.com and is very thorough. Every bride to be should look at a list similar to this before picking their date.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (always a Monday)
January 17, 2011
January 16, 2012
Presidents' Day (always a Monday)
February 21, 2011
February 20, 2012
Memorial Day (always a Monday)
May 30, 2011
May 28, 2012
Independence Day
Monday, July 4, 2011
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Labor Day (always a Monday)
September 5, 2011
September 3, 2012
Columbus Day (always a Monday)
October 10, 2011
October 8, 2012
Thanksgiving (always a Thursday)
November 24, 2011
November 22, 2012
New Year's Eve
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Monday, December 31, 2012
Palm Sunday
April 17, 2011
April 1, 2012
Easter Sunday
April 24, 2011
April 8, 2012
Passover (begins at sunset the night before)
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Tisha B’Av (begins at sunset the night before)
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Hashanah (begins at sunset the night before)
Wednesday, September 28, until nightfall on Friday, September 30, 2011
Monday, September 17, 2012 until nightfall on Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Yom Kippur (begins at sunset the night before)
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Hanukkah (begins at sunset the night before)
Wednesday, December 21, until nightfall on Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Sunday, December 9, 2012 until nightfall on Sunday, December 18, 2012
Christmas
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Kwanzaa
Monday, December 26, 2011, until Sunday, January 1, 2012
Wednesday, December 26, 2012 until nightfall on Tuesday, January 01, 2013
Other Days to Avoid:
Remembrance Days (September 11, December 7)
Final Four/March Madness
Super Bowl Sunday
College Reunions
Homecomings
Charity events that family members are a part of
These dates should be avoided because a lot of your friends and family may be out of town on these certain holidays. There may also be the posibility that some venues are also closed on these dates. And last but not least, weddings that are close to holidays, especially Valentines Day, generally cost more.
So as a warning to future brides, be careful which date you chose!
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