My boyfriend and I have decided that we want to get married next year. Right now we are deciding were and when. He wants to get married in a church. ( I like the idea.) I kinda want to have the reception outside, but having it in with access to an indoor area is another idea.
Where are problem is, is deciding when to get married, I am thinking May or June. I don't want to get married in July, my birthday is that month.
He is not sure when. Any ideas would be helpful. Maybe a good reason would help to.
Thanks
2006-10-13 10:08:53 · 18 answers · asked by Princess 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Gypsy- It is just a question, you don't have to be rude and actually you don't even have to answer the question. We are looking for a wedding date so we can make plans and invite our friends and family to celebrate our happiness with us.
We both understand the meaning of marriage, and we both understand what we have gone through and what we will continue to go through until we get there.
2006-10-15 20:28:17 · update #1
We are having the same problems with trying to decide when and where to get married. I like the idea of a lake side wedding on 07/07/07. His idea is church wedding on St. Patricks Day 03/17/07. We are getting together with family and friends next weekend to decide. I'm thinking about just drawing from a hat.
A friend suggested to write the numbers 1-31 and January -December on peices of paper and draw a number. and a month. If the day falls during the week then you pick the weekend before or after.
What ever day and place will be special. Congratulations.
2006-10-13 10:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by tsp1p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like they say..."April showers bring May flowers"!
Go with May, later in the month.
It can get hot in June and not only that...June is the most popular month for weddings, therefor finding a venue to host might be tough since some people will book a church and reception hall 2 plus years in advance.
I think it depends on what part of the country you are in, but here in the northern midwest, May is beautiful. The flowers are plentiful (therefor your selection when choosing flowers will be better) and if it's outdoors, worry about bugs at night or humidity shouldn't be as big an issue.
Choose a beautiful park, maybe one with a bandshell for coverage incase of weather issues. I think outdoor weddings are amazing! Good luck!
2006-10-13 18:42:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think September and October are the best months to get married. It's not nearly as hot outside as it is in the late spring and summertime which allows for an outdoor reception. Also, since fall is not quite as big of a time for weddings, you can usually catch good deals on all the things that you need (it's even better if you're planning far in advance and can buy during winter). Plus with the leaves changing and all of that fun stuff it makes for a beautiful setting.
Best wishes to you and your boyfriend/fiancee!
2006-10-13 17:31:48 · answer #3 · answered by Bettie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok...I'm a wedding planner, so please keep these ideas in mind.
Cons to May/June:
- MOST POPULAR WEDDING MONTH...I'm not sure where you live, but most places, including churchs, book up for these months a year to many years in advance...
- PROM SEASON/GRAD SEASON/MOTHERS DAY....be weary of your area and when these things happen...Flowers cost at least DOUBLE what they would cost you during these times. Not to mention, with places being overrun with business, you may not get a quality product
- WEATHER....again, not knowing where you live, it may be VERY warm in June...which means lots of sweat and pain in your wedding dress. Mine was simple, but it still weighed 50 pounds...
Pros:
- Weather-not as rainy as April and March...but still have a huge risk of SEVERE weather at that time (again, where you live)
- No School- out of town guests will have an easier time traveling for this time of year because their kids can attend, vacation time, etc.
If I were you, and it looks like those months are trouble when booking the place, I would consider something in the fall. Say August or September. They aren't AS popular, and the weather may be nicer for all involved for anything outdoor. Also, you have more time to plan and a better chance finding a quality venue.
IF YOU FIND A VENUE YOU LOVE and you HAVE to have it there, just ask their availability. Work around THEIR schedule. Set the date according to when THEY are available and it is okay with you.
2006-10-13 17:16:51 · answer #4 · answered by Heck if I know! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
May and June are the height of wedding season... things are going to cost more because of this. I would suggest moving it back even further or setting it ahead some... September and October have become popular months in recent years- good weather, and most places aren't looking to fleece you for every penny you've got by that time. Late winter/early spring are good choces depending on where you live and what the weather is like... Best wishes to you and your fiance! It's a heck of a ride!
2006-10-13 17:19:17 · answer #5 · answered by annathespian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all I want to say congratulations on the up coming wedding!! That is one of the greatest times in someones life is marrying the man that they love. Second I would suggest getting married in June!! Like you said don't get married in July because that is your birthday and you don't want to get married in May because that is his current wife's birthday and you don't want to remind him of that. Alot of People will say August but again you don't want to do that because he was already married in that month. I would say June 2, because June 3 is when he always starts talkin to someone else and decieds that he doesn't want to be with you anymore, well at least that is how it has been the last two years. So if you marry him before that day then maybe, just maybe you can keep him (although I doubt it)!! My last but of advice to you is to wait until he gets a divorce before you pick out the day, you wouldn't want anything to ruin that. Besides isn't it a little tacky to get ingaged to a man that is still currently married, although you all ready have the tacky side of things down pack, well with having his kid and all while he ewas married. But like I said in the beggining congratulations and I hope for your sake that he has really changed his ways and is going to stick to his vows of marriage (again I doubt it). In conclusion, thank you for getting him the hell out of my life it has been the only good thing that you have done for me after being friends for 4 years. I am happier now than ever and I can finally move on with my life because I no longer love him or want him. :) Love Always, ME
P.S. Tell him I said HI and thank you for leaving!!! He will get his divorce papers here in about 3 or 4 weeks after I get moved and settled in my new place and life!!!
:)
2006-10-15 16:45:06 · answer #6 · answered by Trouble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A summer wedding might be nice for outdoors, but keep into consideration that it might be hot. Maybe towards the end of spring might be better.
Go to a local botanical garden to see if they have a small chapel/church you can have your wedding in and an several different types of gardens you could hold your reception in.
Also, since the middle of the year are popular months, you might want to book as early as possible. These dates are taken fast.
2006-10-13 19:46:33 · answer #7 · answered by the_memory_of_ashes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay well I have been to outside wedding in the summer and they are AWFUL, everyone is dressed nice, but because its hots, everyone leave the wedding looking tired and sweaty, including the bride.... so that is something to think about, if you really want an outside wedding try, September, its still warm, but cool almost the perfect outside wedding. But if your dead set on a summer wedding, May or June, try to do it indoor, I think you will find that you enjoy that better!!! You can always try to incorporate outside with an hor'dovers hour or something.
2006-10-13 17:14:41 · answer #8 · answered by totallylovableandinlove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
June is really popular for weddings, so a lot of stuff might be booked already, or more expensive... So i would say May- but dont do it around mothers day- cause flowers might be a problem, or unavailable. If you guys dont have a special date in mind, you could just pick randomly- or call around and see if anyone has plans and you can work around peoples schedules. or pick a date that sounds good to you.
2006-10-13 17:12:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people look at the beginning of June and late May as a good time since it fits well in to other people ability to take vacations. It is close to a holiday weekend if needed and temperatures are nice but usually not super hot yet.
2006-10-13 17:12:37 · answer #10 · answered by rkrell 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋