If you’re starting to plan your wedding and find yourself gasping at peak season prices or struggling to book your dream suppliers, it might be time to think a little differently and consider a midweek or off-peak wedding date.

Gone are the days when weddings only happened on summer Saturdays. I’m seeing that a lot more couples are choosing to celebrate on weekdays or outside of the traditional May–September rush and honestly, there are some real perks to doing so.

Here’s what you should know about going off-peak or midweek and why it could be the best decision you make during your wedding planning.

You’ll Often Save on Venue & Supplier Costs

One of the biggest draws? The budget.

Many venues and suppliers offer lower rates for weekday weddings or off-peak months (think November–March, excluding Christmas and New Year).

That saving might mean you can:

  • Book your dream venue for a fraction of the cost
  • Upgrade to extras you thought were out of reach (like live music *wink, wink*)
  • Stretch the budget further with florals, food, or photography

Midweek and off-peak weddings often mean better availability, more time and attention from your suppliers, and a more relaxed planning process all round.

Your Guests Will Make It Work

There’s a worry that people won’t be able to attend but in reality, if you give guests plenty of notice, they’ll move things around to be there. It’s your wedding, after all!

Top tips:

  • Send a save-the-date early if it’s not a weekend
  • Make it a full-day experience so guests feel it’s worth the annual leave
  • Keep it local or offer accommodation suggestions to make it easy

And the bonus? A Friday wedding gives everyone a long weekend. A Monday wedding keeps the party going after a weekend gathering. It all depends how you spin it!

More Supplier Availability = More Choice

From photographers to florists, caterers to musicians, a midweek or off-peak date gives you a better chance of booking your first-choice team. You’re not competing with dozens of other couples on a peak Saturday in the middle of August.

For me, it also means I can be a bit more flexible with setup and requests and you get the same full energy performance, no matter the day of the week.

Embrace the Season

If you’re thinking of an autumn or winter wedding, midweek dates can feel even cosier and more intentional. Think: candlelight, warm drinks, golden hour photos. If you’re leaning towards summer, weekdays are often less hectic at venues, and you might even get better weather than that one Saturday in July where it rained sideways.

Music That Makes the Midweek Magic

A less traditional day doesn’t mean you need to compromise on the vibe. In fact, it often gives couples the freedom to do things their way, whether that’s a chilled-out drinks reception with sax covers, a surprise song during the ceremony, or a dance floor full of 90s bangers and singalong anthems.

Midweek doesn’t mean less. It often means more you.

Planning a wedding outside the box, whether that’s a Wednesday in March or a Monday in October, gives you more freedom, more choice and a better shot at building your dream day (without the peak season price tag).

If you’re thinking about a midweek or off-peak celebration and want to talk through how music can bring it to life, I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to chat about your day.

  • Bonus tip from me! My cousin got married on the Sunday of the Bank Holiday weekend back in 2024 out at Hawkstone Hall and was great because we still had the Bank Holiday Monday to relax after than rush straight back to work. So if a Sunday is cheaper than a Saturday, it may be worth utilising the Bank Holiday’s throughout the year 😉.

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