Weddings are one of the most important days of your life; choosing the right time and setting is essential to your celebration. If you’re dreaming of a rustic, charming venue like a red barn, have you considered a Friday wedding? While Saturday weddings have been the norm, a Friday wedding offers many benefits that make your celebration even more unique and stress-free.

Here’s why a Friday wedding could be the perfect choice for your big day:

1. More Availability and Flexibility

The immediate benefit of having a Friday wedding is more availability. Saturdays are the most sought-after days booked months, and years in advance. Choosing a Friday, more options for your date, vendors, and special requests. You’ll have a better chance of securing your dream venue and vendors without compromising your vision.

2. More Affordable

Many couples are surprised at how expensive Saturday weddings tend to be. By moving your wedding to Friday, you save money, allowing you to allocate those savings to catering, floral, or a honeymoon
ensuring that your wedding day is everything you envisioned.

3. A Relaxed, Unrushed Atmosphere

Weddings on Fridays tend to feel more relaxed compared to the hustle and bustle of a Saturday. With fewer events taking place on Fridays. This allows you a rehearsal dinner on Thursday, and the guests
won’t feel pressured to attend multiple events. Travel is quicker and smoother.

4. Longer Weekend Celebration

A Friday wedding opens the possibility for a longer celebration. With a Saturday or Sunday morning brunch or a post-wedding BBQ, with opportunities to see friends and family. This is especially ideal for
you out-of-town guests. Making the entire weekend feel like a celebration, not just a single day.

5. Easier Travel and Accommodation Options

At a Friday wedding your guests have the entire weekend to travel, making it easier for those coming from out of town. Our venue is in a scenic area, enjoy the surrounding countryside, exploring downtown Stillwater and White Bear Lake, and even turn your wedding into a weekend getaway.

6. Less Stress for Your Guests

You may find that your guests are more likely to RSVP yes to your Friday wedding if they only need to adjust a few hours of their work schedule, as opposed to a Saturday event that might conflict with other obligations.

7. Kick Off the Weekend Right

Having a Friday wedding allows you to set the tone for an entire weekend of celebrations. It’s an exciting way to start with the energy and joy of the big day spilling into the rest of the weekend. With a
Friday wedding, you can create a memorable and stress-free weekend for everyone.

Choose a Friday wedding at Dellwood Barn will be exactly as you’ve always imagined— only with a few extra perks!