Why Midweek Weddings Work Better Than Many Couples Expect

A midweek wedding is not a lesser version of a Saturday. For the right guest list it can offer greater choice, better value and a more relaxed celebration.

This article forms part of our Sussex wedding planning collection, created to help couples make confident decisions before choosing suppliers or a Sussex wedding venue with accommodation.

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Venues, photographers, musicians, stylists and registrars often book Saturdays first. A Monday-to-Thursday date can open up suppliers who would otherwise be unavailable and may give everyone more flexibility around setup and timings.

Guests need notice, not apology

Send the date early and be direct. The people closest to you will normally make arrangements when they have enough notice. Consider school holidays, shift patterns and whether an afternoon ceremony gives guests time to travel.

Accommodation changes the experience

When guests can stay onsite or nearby, a midweek wedding becomes a short break rather than a rushed day off. A relaxed breakfast the next morning adds value to the celebration and gives couples time with people they may rarely see.

Intimate weddings are especially well suited

Tottington Manor's intimate wedding options are available midweek and combine the ceremony, food, party and accommodation touches in one place. This format works particularly well for couples who want a complete wedding experience with a smaller group.

How this applies at Tottington Manor

Tottington Manor is an independently owned countryside wedding venue in West Sussex, close to Brighton, Worthing, Horsham and Burgess Hill. Couples can hold their ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening celebration in one place, supported by an experienced wedding and hospitality team, 12 boutique bedrooms and in-house food from the team behind TERRA Restaurant.