The date is the thing when planning any type of event.  Before you can move forward with booking anyone or anything you need to have a date set.  But not all dates are created equal!  New Year’s Eve, Fourth of July, basically any holiday weekend is at a premium.  And not just for you, the person hosting the event, but also for your guests.  If you are inviting anyone from out of town that would require a hotel room, then they will also be paying a premium for their stay if your event is in a tourist city.  Don’t get me wrong…you’re free to choose whatever date you like to host your wedding, birthday party, anniversary party, or whatever event it may be.  But you will likely be paying a higher price because of the date.  And the increased cost of airfare/hotel/car rental for your traveling guests may prohibit them from attending.  However, the payout may be worth it!

San Diego Skyline

I have been speaking with a bride who is getting married on July 4th along the San Diego Bay, and one of her deciding factors was the free fireworks display that she and her guests will enjoy during the evening.
The holiday weekend also means people have time off work.  So if they were planning a vacation or trip then they may just make the city of your event their vacation destination!
If your decor fits the holiday, then the amount of decorating you have to do will decrease.  I had a bride get married at the Prado in Balboa Park just before Christmas, and she choose to fit her color scheme to the holiday decor.  Her bridesmaids wore lovely light gold dresses and she kept the flowers simple using whites with a hint of red.  The Prado already had a decorated Christmas tree setup and some garland which just added to the scheme!

So just remember to look at the BIG picture when picking a date for your event.  It will save you from being surprised down the road!

Happy Planning!