How to Choose a Wedding Date
There are several factors to consider when choosing your wedding date. Keep these things in mind as you decide on your wedding date:
- Location: Do you already have an idea about where you want to get married? Location can definitely impact the date. Heading down to the Caribbean during hurricane season is probably not the best idea. Getting married at the beach less likely in winter. If you have your heart set on a particular destination, it’s also a good idea to check out festivals and events that might make it more difficult to book a space and hotel rooms.
- Season: Depending on where you live the seasons can have a big impact on your wedding. Do you prefer winter wonderland or fall foliage? Ask yourself what you favorite season is and what aspects do you want to incorporate into your wedding.
- Holidays: Some couples like the idea of getting married over a long weekend like Memorial Day or July 4th. There are pluses and minuses to getting hitched over a long weekend. On a positive note, people usually have time off and are able to travel if needed. However, travel over holiday weekends usually involves traffic. You should also consider that some people may want their holiday weekend for themselves and not for your wedding.
- Price: Summer is the busiest time for weddings and therefore venues and vendors are more expensive. Having your wedding off-season will probably get you a better deal. You may also save money by having your wedding on a Friday or Sunday instead of Saturday.
- Important Dates: Look at your calendars and see what big dates you have coming up. For example, one of my friends had to schedule her wedding between taking her medical boards and starting her residency. Another friend is an accountant and couldn’t possibly get married during her busy tax season. Best not to try to squeeze in your big day when you don’t have adequate time to prepare.
Congratulations.
Penelope