Choosing the perfect wedding date involves more than just picking a day on the calendar. Consider factors like the time of year, sentimental dates, local events, and venue availability to ensure a smooth planning process. Follow our tips to find a date that suits your needs and creates a memorable experience for your special day.
Before you go venue shopping, pump the brakes—you might want to first consider a wedding date, or at least a general time of year. More than you think can go into picking the perfect date for your wedding. You and your fiancé might want to think about the weather, a meaningful anniversary, or other factors. Whether you have a general idea of your wedding date or have no idea where to start, we have some tips to help you make sure you pick the perfect wedding date.
Depending on when you become engaged and how long you want your engagement to be, you should have a general sense of what time of year you’d like to get married. Your location will play a big role, especially when considering the seasons. If you like the idea of an October wedding, which has become increasingly popular in recent years, know that in New England, the weather can be somewhat unpredictable.
You might roll your eyes, but it isn’t a bad idea to check the local Farmer’s Almanac to check out the weather trends. To some, it can be a great tool, while others will just roll the dice.
A trend we have seen is hosting your wedding on the anniversary of your parents' or future in-laws' wedding. Or you could pick the date you and your fiancé first met. If you decide on an exact date, know that you might have a hard time finding your preferred wedding date available at a venue you like, especially if it is a Saturday, which is prime. Rather than getting swept up with your commitment to a specific day, remember to look at the big picture. You can always celebrate the sentimental day in another way.
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Once you have a general location for your wedding, it is a good idea to look at any local events that might be happening around the time of your wedding. In Newport, Rhode Island, we have the Jazz Festival and Folk Festival in August, which is a huge draw for many locals and tourists. Planning your wedding close to a large local event could mean costly hotel rooms, traffic getting to your wedding, and difficulty finding vendors.
If you do not have a sentimental date set, consider this option. The biggest factor in selecting a wedding date is usually whether the wedding venue you'd like is available or not. Once you've set the place, you can work with the venue to find a date that works best for you.
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