So, if you’ve already decided which season of the year you’d like to have your wedding day and you’ve got lots of family and friends that are flying in to attend your wedding, you should consider having the big day on a non-statutory holiday (because it could save you big bucks).
More often than enough, hotels tend to be fully booked on a weekend that begins or runs on the same week as a statutory holiday (i.e., July 4th weekend). Not only do hotels tend to be more expensive on holidays, there tends to be no reduced rates or special weekend packages. So, having the reception on a non-statutory holiday could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars (if you intend to pay for your family’s hotel stay for the duration of your wedding weekend). It could even save your guests money and help them avoid the frustration of finding accommodation. For me, I’d tend to make my decision to attend or not attend a wedding partly based on cost (except if it’s a family wedding).
Obviously, if it’s a non-statutory holiday, your guests would have to take a day or two off work, but that can be easily remedied by giving them early notice.