Dates to Avoid for Your Wedding
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When choosing your date for your wedding, there are many things to consider. While we are not able to completely assist you with venue availability, we can advise of dates to avoid.
The list below includes national and religious holidays, as well as some other major events that you may not want to compete with. We're almost positive you would rather your dad more interested in you and your fiances nuptials than the score of the Superbowl.
Major National and Religious Holidays
New Year's Day
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 16, 2012
Monday, January 21, 2013
Valentine's Day
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Thursday, February 14, 2013
President's Day
Monday, February 20, 2012
Monday, February 18, 2013
St. Patrick's Day
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Passover
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Easter
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Memorial Day
Monday, May 28, 2012
Monday, May 27, 2013
Father's Day
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Independence Day
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Labor Day
Monday, September 3, 2012
Monday, September 2, 2013
Rosh Hashanah
Friday, September 17, 2012
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Yom Kippur
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Columbus Day
Monday, October 8, 2012
Monday, October 14, 2013
Halloween
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Veteran's Day
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2013
Thanksgiving (US)
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Hanukkah
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Christmas
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Sporting Holidays to Avoid
Super Bowl
February 5, 2012
February 3, 2013
The World Series
Mid to Late October (Exact dates to be determined during season.)
Final Four
March 31 and April 2, 2012
April 6 & 8, 2013
The Olympics
Once every two years, alternating between winter and summer.
July 27 - August 12, 2012
Chicago Events and Festivities
St. Patrick's Day Parade (throughout Chicagoland)
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Chicago Gospel Music Festival (Millennium Park)
Monday, June 4 & Tuesday, June 5, 2012 (unconfirmed)
Chicago Blues Festival (Grant Park)
June 8-10, 2012
Taste of Chicago (Grant Park)
TBD - typically end of June/early July
Chicago Air & Water Show (North Avenue Beach)
August 18 & 19, 2012
Chicago Jazz Festival (Millennium & Grant Park)
August 30 thru September 2, 2012
Chicago Country Music Festival
October 1 & 2, 2012 (unconfirmed)
We highly suggest checking with your local township/city/county government for a complete listing of events, marathons, concerts, etc.
Inconvenient Wedding Dates
Daylight savings time
The dates are typically beautiful weekends to host a wedding, just be sure to remind your guests if you are having any Sunday festivities!
Spring Forward
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Fall Back
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Friday the 13th
Friday, January 13, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
Friday, September 13, 2013
Friday, December 13, 2013
April Fool's Day
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Monday, April 1, 2013
Many wedding reception sites will advocate three-day holiday weekends as great choices for wedding dates, we would like to remind you of the higher traveling and lodging rates that your guest may face.
Also, if members of your wedding party are still in school, make sure you check with them about their exam schedule.