Choose a fantastic date for your wedding with our insightful tips…
Picking the perfect date for your special day can be a massive undertaking, with varying factors at play. Components such as guest availability, weather and venue attainability are huge considerations to make and it all comes down to perfect timing in order to make everything run smoothly. So, when is the perfect time to host your happily ever after? We’ve broken down the options and taken a deeper dive into the best months to tie the knot so you don’t have to.
Monthly Overview
What is officially the best month to get married in? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t straightforward, but it’s easy to narrow down your options based on your priorities. The most popular months are definitely June, July and August, for obvious reasons. Beautfiul sunny weather and longer days to celebrate are just the tip of the spear, so naturally many couples seek to secure a slot to tie the knot in the warmer months. September is also beginning to pick up steam as a popular choice, with pleasant autumn temperatures and the vibrant shift in foliage ushering in those looking for an outdoor celebration without battling the thronging summer masses.
If your finances are the primary issue, a January ceremony could be the answer to your problems. Due to the colder climate and general lull in social activity following Christmas, many venues are cheaper to hire out at the beginning of the year. The colder climate lends itself to weddings in December, also. With frosted winter gardens and delightfully cosy locations available at this time of year, many couples seeking a perfect “winter wonderland” aesthetic to accompany the proceedings should definitely consider the twelfth month as a great time to tie the knot.
Before getting into our pros and cons, let’s consider the springtime’s suitability. April and May are excellent marital months for many couples, due to the budding floral backdrops that often accompany the turn of the season, as well as a slight increase in overall temperature. Summer weddings often bring the problem of extreme heat, coupled with formal wear, leaving many absolutely sweltering during the proceedings. Tying the knot in the spring allows for a healthy middle ground between summer lovers and the elements – your outdoor wedding dreams will be comfortably fulfilled!
Pros and Cons
To break things down to their very simplest, we’ve put together a list of pros and cons for each season. We hope this helps streamline the planning process and makes settling on a date that much easier!
Early Months (January, February, March)
Pros:
• Generally cheaper booking prices and wider range of venue availability.
Cons:
• Guest availability and affordability for travel may be strained due to leaving the festive season.
• Extremely cold weather.
Springtime (April, May)
Pros:
• Stunning floral backdrops for outdoor celebrations.
• Milder Temperatures overall, coinciding with a potential outdoor celebration.
• April is one of the driest months of the year, so rain is less of a worry on the big day.
• Outside of the peak booking period, so couples will benefit from venue availability once again.
Cons:
• Despite the temperature being milder, cold spells are to be expected and the overall climate is less predictable than the summer months.
Summertime (June, July, August)
Pros:
• Longer, sunnier days.
• Sublime temperatures across the board.
• Perfect time for outdoor celebrations.
Cons:
• Highest demand for venues and bookings.
• The midst of the school holidays, meaning guests with children might not be available to attend the celebrations.
Autumn/Early Winter (September, October, November)
Pros:
• Incredible scenery due to the changing of the seasons.
• A cooler period than the summer, with milder temperatures in general.
• Venue availability begins to ease up.
Cons:
• The weather becomes unpredictable once more, with cold spells becoming more commonplace towards the end of the year.
• Due to the aforementioned changes in scenery, September specifically can be an awkward month to book a venue.
Late Winter/Christmas Time (December)
Pros:
• The perfect time to tie the knot for couples who can’t get enough of the festive season.
• Magical, winter wonderland aesthetics
• Cozy venue choices and beautiful scenery when viewing snowy landscapes.
Cons:
• Affordability and availability – due to the period of time, many attendees, as well as couples may have Christmas obligations impacting their finances.
• An uptick in venue pricing due to the popularity of the season.
• Freezing temperatures in certain moments.
• Family obligations for guests/couples in general.
We hope you’ve found our insights helpful. For more planning advice and information, check out the planning section on the website for a whole host of useful tips!
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