Selecting a wedding date can be a stressful task especially if not thought out properly. Here are some tips on how to select your perfect wedding date.
You are now officially engaged! Now it’s time to select your wedding date. There are a lot of things to consider and this should be planned thoroughly with your partner. If you still have not agreed on a fixed date, now is the time to do so. Having a fixed date is one of the most important things when planning a wedding. This article might help you think of the perfect date for your big day.
Plan Early
Before you go out and invite people from your guest list, you should already have a fixed date. This allows your guests to prepare and schedule their time around that. Not only guests but also vendors that are planned to be booked should also be given a fixed date months if not a year prior, in order to reserve your date and prepare.
Symbolic Date
Think about any date on the calendar that is symbolic to both of you as a couple. It may be:
- Your anniversary
- Your engagement date
- The date that you first met
- The date you shared your first kiss
- Or something else that is significant to both of you
The date you choose does not always need to have a meaning. You can also pick a number on the calendar that is thought to be lucky. Some couples go for the numbers that
Selecting A Season
The season you choose for your wedding can set the mood on the day.
- Spring: If you want a fresh and flowery scene for your wedding.
- Summer: If you want a warm and tropical vibe on your wedding.
- Autumn: If you’re going for a rustic feel kind of wedding.
- Winter: If you want a white wedding under the cold, snowy sky.
Tips:
- Consider the weather on selecting a wedding date. A different season can bring you different weather. In the case of outdoor weddings, plan last minute alternative solutions. There could be storms and anticipate the temperature during those seasons.
- Consider the outfits to be worn. Make sure that the couple, entourage, and guests are aware of the probable weather for them to be prepared on what they should appropriately wear. Wedding websites are a great way to give updates to everyone when the day is getting near.
- Consider the venue. Choose an appropriate venue for your wedding depending on what season it is. You don’t want to burn your guests on a hot summer day without shade or freeze them in winter by holding your ceremony outside.
- Consider your budget. Not all seasons have the same price rate. Some dates can be a bit expensive especially booking and other rentals.
- Consider holding it on a holiday, although you should talk with some of your primary guests beforehand to make sure they won’t be on vacation. It can be a memorable day for you and everyone ( your husband…) to remember but do consider that it is not always the best choice for a wedding. For example Christmas, some guests may not come because they might be out of town spending their holidays also with their families. Be considerate to your guests.
Wedding Dates to Avoid
- New Year’s and Christmas: These days are very busy especially with family. Try not to schedule your wedding between December 23 and January 5.
- Thanksgiving: In the US, the fourth Thursday of November. In Canada, the second Monday of the month.
- Superbowl weekend
- Memorial Day weekend
- Labor Day weekend
- Weekends that include a Friday the 13th
- The Ides of March (March 15)
- September 11
- Daylight savings days: (since your guests may either arrive an hour early or show up late.
Note: Also consider religious holidays. You and your guests may have different religious beliefs and observe holidays. Make sure everyone is available and you don’t pick a date that hinders some guests not to be available on your wedding day.
Conclusion
Choosing the right date for your wedding can help create an unforgettable moment for you and for the loved ones who witnessed it. Selecting the wedding date can be challenging but when you have it all thought out and planned, everything will go as smoothly as it can.
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