Closed on Sundays
Spend any amount of time on wedding websites, and you’ll come across this common money saving tip: Get married on a Sunday. Since we’re holding our Jewish wedding during the summer and the sun sets so late, we don’t really have a choice in the matter and were forced to follow this advice. What those wedding websites neglect to mention is that this little gem of an idea doesn’t work if your entire city has never heard of a Sunday wedding — let alone a Jewish one!
The view from the interstate when you’re driving in from New Orleans
For the first month or so of wedding planning, I would contact potential vendors and always get the same response: “You told me June 28th – that’s a Sunday, I think you meant June 27th.” Thanks but I think I know the date of my own wedding! I quickly learned to specify Sunday, June 28th.
In Louisiana, Sunday is considered an “off-day” for a wedding. Neither our venue, caterer, or photographer cut us any slack for our Sunday wedding. One bakery refused to even do business with me once she heard the wedding was on a Sunday. The bakery we’ve decided to use charges an extra $300 for a Sunday delivery – that’s more than the cupcakes themselves cost! (FYI- We’re getting them delivered Saturday and storing them in someone’s refrigerator.)
Our deer hunting cupcakes… just kidding!
My current frustration is trying to find someone to do my hair. I think I called every salon in town, and they all gave me the same line: “Um, we’re closed on Sundays… but I’ll talk to the stylists, see if anyone is interested, and call you back.” It’s been 2 weeks and I’ve heard from 3 places. One girl sounded really, really irritated and was planning to charge me a ridiculous extra fee – not the type of person I want to be dealing with on my wedding day! The other two sounded promising, but all required an additional fee for working on a Sunday. Oy.
Me at age 7: THIS is why my hair desperately needs professional help!
And my final, slightly irrational concern has to do with alcohol. I’m not sure if this is common in other places or if it’s unique to our area, but until recently you were only allowed to buy beer and wine on Sundays – the liquor section of the grocery stores were roped off. I’m still a little worried that the police will shut down our party once they see people enjoying themselves on what is apparently the city-wide day of rest. I’ll be sure to keep you posted on what happens!
2 comments
Its amazing how different areas of the country differ in services. Sunday weddings in Florida are as common as can be. What bothers me are the ‘blue laws’ you hear about – and I think the alcohol consumption could wind up being a problem for you. I hope it isn’t. That being said – I may be able to help you out, at least in regards to your make up person. Email me at dreammakervideo@gmail.com and I’ll see what I can do for you!
Rob
Well, they recently repealed the blue laws, so we’ll be okay. And a friend is doing my makeup, but thanks!
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