I cant decide to have a winter or spring winter wedding....Which one is better?

Question

I cant decide to have either a winter or spring wedding??? Which months are best?

Answer 1

There's many things to consider when deciding a month for a wedding. First off, think of the weather in your area. Does it snow much in the winter? Are your springs more like summer heat than a pretty day? Would you rather have an indoor or an outdoor wedding? Cold temps could put a damper on outdoor functions.

Look at the dress designs you like more. If you're favoring spaghetti straps or a strapless gown, than it would be obvious to shoot for a warmer month. If you like the idea of a roaring fire at the reception or a possible sleigh ride to the hall with a long flowing coat and muff, go for a winter month.

Also, what color scheme are you going for? Pastels or rich reds? This would also help pick the month for you.

No matter where you live, January is usually one of the coldest months. February has Valentine's Day. If this sounds favorable to you, just remember that it's a common day for many weddings, so book early. It may be a favorable thing to have your anniversary roll around during Valentine's, so you won't have to dish out extra $$ for an anniversary gift during a different month.

March, April and May are great times of year - just watch out for rain. (In reality, no matter what month you choose, there's always a chance for rain - or even hurricanes, so don't let that deter you.) If you plan an outdoor ceremony or reception, the flowers should be in bloom and would be a wonderful sight and smell to enhance your day. During Easter and the first week of December until January, the churches are usually decorated, saving you an extra cost for plants/flowers, etc.

Also consider this...are there any special people's birthdays during that month for the fact of having to shell out money for a gift during your wedding/anniversary month? Going for winter months, keep in mind all the holiday parties and costs involved that would take away from your anniversay each year. It would be harder to get away on a romantic cruise when Aunt Patty's annual shindig is on the same day and you are expected to attend. It's hard to save for Christmas with gifts, family photos, etc, as well as an anniversary trip/gift each year. There's less holiday activity in spring months.

Also, if you come from a family full of outdoorsmen, keep in mind that hunting season DOES play a part in a wedding (at least it did in mine.) Some guys will actually choose to be in the woods vs going to a wedding anyday, including the groom. ;) Also, keep in mind football season as well, if your family are football fanatics. As silly as it sounds, die hard fans will have a problem with this - especially if it's the superbowl.

Best of luck to you, congrats and God bless!

ps...my wedding was the first week in December, and it went off without a hitch - brilliant blue sky and wonderful temps! Red and green everything, including a Christmas tree to put the wedding gifts under.

Answer 2

Winter

Answer 3

A spring wedding.

A winter wedding is lovely - and all things being equal - probably prettier. But a spring wedding is easier.

My future sister in law had a hard time finding a winter appropriate dresses for herself and the bridal party - she feels that sleeves are appropriate for winter (and I agree!).

(Not to mention myself as a guest! Most winter dresses are either too formal (this isn't New Years Eve party) or too casual (I refuse to look like I'm just going to work).)

Then they have to pray and hope it doesn't snow. They are out quite a bit of money if it does.

Answer 4

Kind of depends where you are going to have it. Inside, outside, what state (some rain more than others). Sometimes people don't like to drive or go out in incliment weather. Someone said go for Winter cause everyone goes for fall...well you could save a lot of money by doing it in the Winter (plus, you won't have as many problems getting the date you want). Stay clear of the holidays though. December is a tight month for a lot of people. November is Thanksgiving...you get the idea?

Answer 5

I think spring wedding would be so cute! The flowers and everything, but a winter wedding is just too cold. Plus all the snow.

Answer 6

Winter weddings are nice because the church is usually already decorated. Everyone has a spring wedding. Kind of boring, actually. Just make sure you don't get married too close to Christmas. Your anniversaries will be spent going Christmas shopping instead of romantic getaways.

Answer 7

I remember my daughter's winter wedding, there was an inch of ice or more on the roads and sidewalks, summer is to hot, so i'd go with Spring or Fall,

Answer 8

1) spring 2)summer 3)autumn 4)winter

Answer 9

We live in NY and had a winter wedding on New Year's Day, 01/01/01. There was a snowstorm, but it didn't make a difference for our 30 guests.

Reception halls are cheaper in the winter months (Jan/Feb) because there is little demand for them during those months, as long as your date doesn't fall on a holiday (New Year's) or in holiday party season (around Christmas).

Answer 10

A winter wedding is more unique but if you choose winter make the month January because it has the least amount of holidays which makes it easier to attend by guests. Plus it gives them a few extra weeks to recoop.