At the turn of the century, Thanksgiving week was one of society’s grandest periods of social functions, and getting married just before or just after Thanksgiving was highly fashionable.
In modern society, a holiday wedding would present both challenges and bonuses. Since Thanksgiving weekend is the most traveled weekend of the year, travel plans would have to be finalized well in advance. Yet that same issue works to a bride’s benefit since family members are likely already planning to come together for the holiday. Attending a wedding at the same time would be a plus.
Booking churches, hotel ballrooms, and reception halls would be easier the weekend after Thanksgiving because so few events are scheduled during that time. And fall decorations are already artistically displayed in most places, easing the pressure of assembling the decor. There are many choices of beautiful autumn wedding favors, and dressing the wedding party in the rich hues of the season would make wedding photos even more striking. Imagine the breathtaking shot of a bride in white or ivory surrounded by bridesmaids in shades of amber or dusty green or burnt cranberry.
Thanksgiving is poignant and full of spirit. It’s more than just a time of turkey and football. It’s a time of reflection and sharing, and the brides of more than a hundred years ago may have been on to something. A Thanksgiving week wedding would be full of tradition and family bonding and love worn on heart sleeves. Giving thanks for life’s blessings by choosing that time to become united, would no doubt feel especially empowering.
There are many reasons to choose a Thanksgiving week wedding, some practical, some spiritual, but there’s one very special reason that cannot be ignored—men who marry on Thanksgiving weekend will likely never forget their anniversary!
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