Wedding planning can be a lot, especially when dates are filling up so fast. As Jackson Hole photographers we receive multiple inquiries for wedding dates in the fall months – certain dates are always more popular. Especially in October! But you don’t have to get married on a weekend, if you can swing a weekday wedding your options for vendors and locations opens up tremendously! We’re sharing our top 5 reasons why you should have a weekday wedding.

Less of a Crowd During the Week

Oftentimes most people are flying into Jackson Hole or even their destination and making it a weekend event. However, if you choose to have a weekday wedding the crowds are much quieter! During the work week less people are likely to be around, and sometimes vendors offer wedding discounts during the slower times, during the week!

Hotels Can be Cheaper For a Weekday Wedding

When your planning your wedding, you may find that hotel rates are lower during the week! Hotels are assuming most people will travel and visit on the weekends and hike up the prices during those times. However planning a weekday elopement or wedding allows for cheaper rates and more availability.

More Vendor Availability For a Weekday Wedding

As we previously mentioned, vendors often receive inquiries for the same dates during wedding season. Most weddings will take place on Saturdays, and because of that, vendors book up early. However, opting for a weekday instead of a weekend can open the possibilities for working with some of your dream vendors! Some vendors may even offer discounts for during the week weddings!

Permit Availability Can Be Better

As many of my couples have experienced and you may soon experience if you’re planning a Grand Teton wedding, permits are far and few between! However that doesn’t mean they are impossible to find, I would reach out to national parks and see if they offer anything different for weekday events. If not, I have a whole blog dedicated to getting married in Grand Teton National Park without a permit!

Wedding Planning is Easier For a Weekday Wedding

Last but not least, wedding planning is so much easier! Here’s why I say that, things are going to be more available during the week. And with planning a weekday wedding or elopement more vendors are open and willing to work with you! Let yourself enjoy being engaged and wedding planning. It goes by so fast, and is such a special time in your love story.

Planning your Jackson Hole wedding and looking for more guidance? Check out our wedding planning guide here!

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