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Both things are true, and which one you get depends mostly on your guest list.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s an honest look at all three days so you can pick with your eyes open.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your venue coordinator says Saturday, October 10th is gone. But Friday the 9th is open, and it&#8217;s $2,000 cheaper. Now you&#8217;re doing math you didn&#8217;t expect to do. A Friday wedding in Kansas City can save real money and get you a venue you thought was out of reach. 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