WHAT TIME OF YEAR DO WE SAY “I DO”
You’ve just said yes to the ring and already friends are asking when is the big day. Picking the date is a big decision. It can set the theme and maybe affect the cost if you get married during prime wedding season. So how do you decide when it will be? What kind of things do you need to take into account? How will it affect the rest of your plans? Here are some helpful hints to help you decide when to get married.
Sometimes it is as simple as figuring out what season you love. Do you dream of beaches and sunshine then summer might be best for you. Do you love cold weather and fires then fall is probably what you want. Do you love it when everything starts greening up and blooming? Then spring is the time for you.
Work schedules can dictate a lot. If you are a high school football coach then fall probably won’t work for you. Accountants probably don’t want tax season. Teachers may want to get married when they are off during the summer.
Is there a significant day for both of you? Some couples choose a special day in their relationship like the anniversary of their first date or parent’s anniversary. Some choose special dates based on the numbers in the date like 12/31/23. If you choose a special date such as an anniversary, make sure your guests know why you choose that special date.
Choosing a holiday is always an option. What a way to ring in the New Year with family and friends or you could have a picnic-style 4th of July wedding and end the night with fireworks. Memorial Day and Labor Day provide most people with a 3-day weekend for their guests to travel. You could even plan a day after the event for your guests.
The availability of your bridal party is another consideration. Check when your wedding party is available. Again accountants can’t do a wedding during tax season. Teachers have a hard time getting off during the start and end of the year. Ultimately though pick what is best for the two of you, you can’t accommodate everyone.
What works for your budget? Some venues run specials when it is not the prime season. Dates will cost less and be easier to find. Keep in mind if the venue has both indoor and outdoor ceremony sites there might not be a peak or off-peak season.
What works for you? In the end, it is your big day and whatever date you choose needs to work best for the two of you.
Best wishes,
Mary