When planning a wedding day, every choice matters - yes, even the small ones no one notices. From choosing the flowers to the songs that play, to how the tables are decorated, everything directly impacts the day. One of the most important choices couples will have to make is when they decide to get married. The day of the week can dramatically affect the overall cost, the availability of vendors, and the amount of time they have to celebrate their big day. While many people tend to pick a Saturday wedding day, more and more couples are finding that having a Friday wedding is just as great, if not better.
At Omaha Event Group and its four wedding locations - The Garden Room, Empire Room, Leo Ballroom, and Omaha Design Center - the team has helped create many couples’ dream wedding days and brought their visions to life. Specializing in weddings, they have seen the benefits of hosting a celebration on a Friday. Their role is to make each wedding day feel magical and stress-free, giving couples a day where they can truly enjoy starting their lives together. Here are some of the reasons they believe getting married on a Friday is the best choice.
Friday Wedding? Budget-Friendly
The most compelling argument for getting married on a Friday is saving a significant amount of money. Getting married on a Saturday can pose complications in the planning process: less venue availability, higher venue rental fees, and vendors being busier due to high demand. Fridays tend to have more flexible pricing packages and more availability. This allows couples to maximize their budget and spread it further to add details they might not have been able to include without going over budget.
Choosing to get married on a Friday could end up saving thousands of dollars without compromising the vision for the wedding day. At Omaha Event Group, Friday opportunities help couples save on their venue in order to add all the little things they’ve always dreamed of having.
Vendor Availability and Flexibility
Selecting a Friday wedding date also offers greater vendor availability. As most couples book on Saturdays, the competition to secure preferred vendors can be intense. Choosing to get married on a Friday can alleviate vendor stress and provide more breathing room, resulting in less competition when selecting the perfect lineup of vendors. This offers more flexibility with scheduling and planning every detail. Friday weddings also allow couples to personalize their celebration and work closely with each vendor to make the day spectacular.
Celebrate All Weekend Long
Just because the wedding ceremony is over doesn’t mean the celebration stops. Getting married on a Friday turns the wedding day into a weekend experience for both the couple and their guests - from exchanging vows on Friday to waking up Saturday morning surrounded by loved ones at a celebratory brunch. Rather than rushing to check out of the hotel and head home, everyone can enjoy a relaxing day following the festivities. Couples can take their time exploring what Omaha has to offer, travel to surrounding cities, or host a day-after party. Creating an entire weekend dedicated to celebrating allows for even more memories to hold onto forever.
Saturday Scene in Omaha, Nebraska
Choosing a Friday wedding gives couples a free weekend to explore what the city has to offer. Guests can take a family stroll through the Old Market and visit the many Farmers’ Markets around the city. They can enjoy a fun and relaxing morning shopping and exploring the city’s charm with ease. Omaha’s vibrant hot spots, featuring music and art, often host festivals worth attending. For sports fans, a quick trip to Lincoln to visit the University of Nebraska offers a chance to experience Husker spirit firsthand. With plenty of local attractions and endless activities, getting married on Friday opens up the itinerary for couples and their guests to spend more meaningful time together.
The Omaha Event Group Advantage
Omaha Event Group offers four unique venues that provide the ideal space for a Friday wedding. Not only does getting married on a Friday benefit the budget with a lower cost, but couples are also able to choose from venues that tend to have more open options on Fridays. All venues have been specifically curated to accommodate the perfect Friday wedding.
The Garden Room
The Garden Room provides a nature-inspired aesthetic indoors while perfectly blending natural light and a cozy atmosphere in the speakeasy. This space accommodates 220 guests for an intimate wedding.
Jordyn Kitzelman Photography - The Garden Room
Leo Ballroom
Leo Ballroom is a timeless space that offers the perfect blend of sophistication and romantic ambiance. Filled with historic architecture, it is ideal for couples wanting a formal ceremony that exudes elegance and can host up to 350 guests.
Katelyn Rowan Photography - Leo Ballroom
The Empire Room
The Empire Room features beautiful architectural details that offer the perfect backdrop to a wedding day. Filled with natural light, cozy details, and a spacious patio, it is well-suited for a chic, classic wedding for up to 300 guests.
Laura Elizabeth Photography - Empire Room
The Omaha Design Center
The Omaha Design Center is an urban, modern, and sleek space that offers a cleaner atmosphere and the opportunity to start from scratch. It serves as the perfect blank canvas for couples to completely customize the space with full creativity for up to 500 guests.
Ashley Nicole Creative - Omaha Design Center
Have the Perfect Plan
To successfully pull off a Friday wedding, couples will need a thorough plan to ensure the day runs smoothly. Early communication with guests gives them enough time to plan flights and accommodations, as well as request time off from work if needed. Offering a list of stay options helps decrease accommodation stress. Opting for a late-afternoon ceremony gives local guests enough time to finish their workday while still being able to get ready and arrive on time. Providing a list of activities for Saturday creates even more memories during an unforgettable weekend.
Turn Your Wedding Day Into a Weekend Experience
Getting married on Friday isn’t just about saving money - it’s a way to turn a wedding day into a wedding weekend. Why limit the celebration to one day when a multi-day experience is possible? Creating a weekend full of memories allows couples and guests to reminisce for years to come. At Omaha Event Group, the mission is to ensure every wedding reflects each couple’s love story. By choosing to celebrate on a Friday, couples open the door to possibilities they may not have considered with any other day of the week. In their view, beginning forever and saying “I do” on a Friday transforms a one-day celebration into the wedding weekend of their dreams.
