The Best Time For A Wedding

We all associate June with weddings, but actually, August is the most popular month for weddings, followed by July, June and September.  If you're trying to decide on the big day, there are many things to take into consideration.  Weather is the first thing that comes to mind, but if you're planning a church wedding and your reception venue is indoors, any time of year might work just fine.  Considering less popular months allows brides and grooms who opt for a short engagement to book venues and vendors more easily. 

A Valentine's Day wedding might sound romantic, but getting flowers around February 14 may cost more, due to the high demand of flowers on that day.  The same thing goes for Mother's Day and Christmas.  So it's probably best to schedule your wedding at least two weeks before or two weeks after these holidays.

Another thing to consider when choosing the big day is that weddings can be held on Friday evenings or even Sunday afternoons. Many times, venues and vendors have these times available when Saturday afternoons are booked well in advance. 


Also popular are dates that have interesting numbers (like 1-11-11 or 10-11-12) and if you choose one of those, you should be prepared to book venues and vendors as early as possible.


Choosing a wedding date is something that is unique to every couple.  The reasons could be sentimental, out of necessity, or just because.  At any rate, once you're married, that date will become a holiday every year!