The Wedding Date

The Wedding Date - Helpful tips on how to pick your special day.


Now that you have announced your engagement it is time to choose your special date! You may find this process a little challenging but there are a few key things to put into consideration that will make it a little easier.


Dream Venue

It's very important to determine what your "dream" venue would be. Once you’ve done that, contact the venue to inquire what dates are available. This will help you determine what dates/seasons you have to choose from for you special “I Do” day.


Choosing a Season

If you have chosen a venue that has an open schedule and you have your pick of any season, or you are getting married in a state that has beautiful weather all year long, you may have trouble deciding which season is for you. Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter months all have different pros and cons. Although you may not be even remotely interested in having, for example, a winter wedding, you may be surprised at the advantages. Winter is generally less expensive and your favorite venue may possibly be available on more dates. Sitting down with your fiancé and writing out a list of pros and cons to all four seasons may help make this choice easier.


Be flexible

Deciding what day of the week seems like an easy choice, but you may find this to be more of a challenge than you thought. Typically Saturday is the most common and convenient day to have a wedding, but on occasion a Saturday isn’t always available. However, it is not unheard of to have your wedding on a Friday or Sunday. Although a Friday might be more inconvenient for your guests, it will more than likely not carry the higher price tag venues charge for a Saturday event, as Fridays are not highest in demand. Same goes for Sundays. If you still have your heart set on a Saturday wedding, changing your season or venue might also be appealing at this point.



“VIP” Guests

Regardless of what day of the week and date you choose, it is important to first keep in mind all of the "VIP” guests that will be attending the wedding. These people are immediate families of bride and groom, your bridal party and close friends. Take a quick poll to find out if any of these VIPs have plans for your special day. PLEASE DO NOT STRESS OVER EVERYONE! Worrying about only those important people will be a lot easier on you. You can't make everyone happy and it is inevitable that there will be a few invited guests who won’t be able to attend the wedding.


Stray From National Holidays – Unless a Destination Wedding

Unless it represents something important to you, it is recommended not to have your special day on any holidays that might keep your guests away. For example, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas are all holidays when folks tend to head out of town on vacation. A better choice would be a significant date in your relationship or possibly the anniversary of beloved parents or grandparents. However with that said, this could also be a fabulous time for a destination wedding if your entire family does holiday traveling together. That is most definitely something to consider in detail, as obviously there are other elements involved in planning destination weddings.




Some couples find the date picking task easier than others. They choose a day that represents something significant; the first day they met, their first kiss, or a special family anniversary. Some just choose a random day because they like the way the date sounds when said aloud or it’s more convenient for them and their guests. For the rest of you who are still struggling with the decision, I sincerely hope that you found a few if not all of these tips helpful in choosing your wedding date!