Best Seasons to Get Married In
Summer’s beautiful weather and longer days make it the most popular month of the year for weddings, but that doesn’t mean it’s best for you and your beloved. Read on to discover how to choose the best season for the both of you.
Where to Start?
Sometimes, half the work of deciding on the best season for a wedding is how and where to start the process. Talking about what you both want and taking some important aspects into consideration are both good places to begin. Try and do this as soon as you know you will be getting married.
Discuss and Dream
You and your partner may have discussed getting married in the past. If this is the case, try to recall that conversation. Did either of you indicate a preferred season for a wedding? Perhaps you each love different seasons. Whatever the case, compromise is key.
For example, if you’d love a spring wedding and they prefer the fall, having the ceremony in one season and including elements of the other season in your wedding decorations can be a great solution.
If your partner wants a big wedding, but you do not, you can also compromise on this aspect by inviting only family and close friends to your wedding, but having everyone at your reception. You can also plan a party later in the year for everyone to come together and celebrate your union.
Another fun way to pick the perfect season is to dream big. If you could go anywhere and had the unlimited funds to have any size of wedding at any time of year, what would that look like? Thinking about your wedding in this way can reveal those elements that are most important to you.
A wedding is a significant life event, and so it’s important that you’re both able to take the time to talk about it. Combining your conversation about wedding plans with a nice dinner out, an evening in, or on vacation when the both of you have lots of time can help you focus fully on your wedding and on one another.
Consider These Factors First
Before you think about a particular season, it can be a good idea to consider important factors which can affect your wedding, such as weather, dates, shared meaning, and budget.
Weather and Location
Everyone knows that sometimes even the weather person can’t predict the weather, but there are certain months which may be better in terms of temperature and precipitation.
Your location will also determine the best time to have a wedding. Certain parts of the country will have different climates that may or may not be favorable, either for your desired wedding date or where it will be held, such as indoor vs. outdoor. If you’re “married to” a date (sorry, we couldn’t help it!), then consider that some parts of your plan for the ceremony will have to change to accommodate it.
Significant Dates, Days, and Times
Holidays are another aspect of wedding planning to consider. A Christmas or Valentine’s Day wedding can be a magical affair, but some elements of these holidays can also make it a very costly one, and it may not be the best time of year to get married, due to the high possibility that friends and family won’t be available.
This is also possible if a wedding is planned for a date that’s of cultural or religious significance. You can resolve this by confirming the importance of these dates with family and friends beforehand.
Finally, it’s important to consider the schedules of your guests. Working, going to school, attending meetings, or going on work retreats or family vacations are all circumstances which will affect the date of your wedding. Again, it’s important to ask your friends and family whether or not there are dates that they won’t be able to attend.
Shared Meaning
Is there a time of year that has meaning for you both? If so, this can make it that much more memorable. For example, the month you said “I love you” or when a cherished loved one was married can both make great dates for a wedding.
Colors or Wedding Theme
Certain color schemes are best for certain seasons. For example, the oranges, reds, and browns of fall may be too dark for a summer wedding. Wedding themes are best executed in certain seasons to ensure the comfort of the wedding party and guests.
Your Budget
Some times of the year are more expensive than others to rent venues, reserve catering, and hire entertainment. Considering your budget can bring you much closer to choosing a wedding date that suits you, your fiancé, and your bank accounts.
Honeymoon Plans
Your honeymoon plans and budget go hand-in-hand, as you’ll want to ensure there’s room in your budget for a honeymoon if you both want one right away. If you want to leave some space between your wedding and honeymoon, then you might be able to spend more on wedding details if that’s what the two of you decide to do.
Think About Each Season’s Pros and Cons
If you’ve considered the above and still aren’t sure when the best time is to get married, thinking about each season and its ups and downs, such as the availability of venues and entertainment, can be great starting points to decide on a wedding date.
Spring
Oh, how we love spring with its blooming flowers, singing birds, and warmer days! What could be a more perfect time to start your life’s journey together? Spring is one of the most popular times for a wedding for these reasons. As such, wedding costs tend to increase in this season, but you can avoid them if you choose a date in early spring, when venues and wedding supply companies aren’t yet in peak demand.
Weather-wise, early spring can be tricky. Cooler temperatures and unpredictable precipitation as the seasons shift may make an indoor wedding more favorable at this time. If you have your hearts set on an outdoor event, April can be a beautiful month to get married.
With colored stones being one of the hottest engagement and wedding ring trends for this year, perfect fit bridal rings can be a rainbow of diamonds. Or, you can choose a green diamond to symbolize this season of union and renewal.
Summer
Summer’s longer days and warm and steamy nights can mean a wedding with lots of options for romance and late-night celebrations. The beautiful summer months are what make it the peak wedding season for many couples. However, because they’re also prime holiday time, you’ll want to ensure you get those invitations out well in advance so your guests can plan around the date.
Summer offers plenty of flexibility in terms of wedding times. Those longer days can offer the option of a wedding in the late afternoon, which can make for gorgeous wedding pictures at sunset. You’ll also want to be aware that choosing a summer wedding means planning other aspects, such as wedding venue, entertainment, and food well in advance as well.
Of course, this season has most people running for the air conditioning, which can make an indoor ceremony the best option if you’re getting married in July and August. At the same time, if your wedding is held in the shade of the trees, or under a light and airy canopy, no one will have to feel like they need to beat the heat.
Brilliant yellow gold is definitely on point this year, especially when paired with a stone that beautifully contrasts the setting, such as a blue diamond.
Fall
The mysteries of nature reveal themselves in fall’s changing colors. If you imagine a wedding among fall’s vermilion reds, earthy browns, and muted yellows and oranges, this just might be an absolutely perfect time to celebrate your love. This ethereal season is lower on the list of popular wedding months, which can be great news for your pocketbook, as venue and supplier demand wanes.
An outdoor wedding in early fall can offer the best temperatures, beautiful skies, and amazing lighting that make for memorable wedding ceremonies and pictures. September and October can also be ideal for your ceremony, albeit much cooler. However, thanks to modern technology, you can rent outdoor heaters to keep guests comfortable if the festivities are held outside.
Just like its fruit counterpart, the pear-shaped diamond is definitely in season for fall weddings. It’s also in step with one of the hottest ring ideas for this year—the asymmetrical band.
Winter
Many creatures return to their homes for the long winter’s sleep. This season is also a time of reflection on the past successful harvest and planning for future bounty. A lot of couples choose winter weddings for the meaning of the season and also for the abundance of sparkle that nature brings in the form of ice and snow.
Any winter month can be ideal for weddings, but because so many are preparing for the holidays in December, January, and February may be more ideal for the two of you. Unfortunately, there’s not much that can be done about cold temperatures, but you have the option for oh-so-romantic pictures in a magical, snow-covered setting when you wed in winter.
A short outdoor ceremony can be absolutely lovely. Indoors, your guests can enjoy a warm and cozy celebration with you and your love, complete with hot beverages and delicious comfort foods.
If you’re looking to save the most money on wedding costs, December may be the month to avoid. On the other hand, if everyone can make it, a Christmas wedding can be memorable and lots of fun for everyone.
Stacked rings in white gold and diamond are a perfect way to celebrate a wedding at year’s end. A stone surrounded by a halo of smaller stones can recall a winter snowflake, as well as give the center diamond a perceived size boost.
Your Love Is Special
The two of you are unique and your bond is unbreakable. Only you can know what is the best season to get married. No matter when your wedding happens, you want it to be memorable. After all, your engagement and wedding rings will play an important role, both on your wedding day and on all the days that follow, so why not choose a ring from a certified seller of diamonds?
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