Ready to get started? Get your calendars ready, it’s time to pick a wedding date!


1. Brainstorm any dates that are symbolic to you.

How romantic would it be to marry on the anniversary of your first date, on the day you officially became a couple or on your grandparents’ wedding date?


2. Pick your desired wedding season.

If you have some flexibility with your wedding date, we recommend choosing a season first. Consider the climate of your wedding’s location: If you’re set on getting married in an outdoor setting, then you’ll want to choose a season when clear skies and mild weather is most likely.


Weather not only affects your wedding’s style and location, it can also help set a mood. You might also think about your desired wedding theme and personality, and choose your season that way.


3. Consider peak vs. off-peak dates.

Your budget may go a long way toward guiding you to the right wedding date. Peak wedding season is typically between May and October, so prices are inevitably higher due to the high demand. You’ll have to compete with a slew of other couples for your venue and all your wedding vendors.


If you’re looking to save on your wedding, choose a date in the off-season, where you’re more likely to get discounted prices and a better selection of venues and vendors.


4. Is a holiday wedding right for you?

If you’ve always wanted a Christmas tree at your wedding, or you’d love a heart-covered wedding cake, it sounds like you’re a holiday wedding couple. Some holidays fall on long weekends, which might make it easier for out-of-town guests to attend. On the flip side, some guests may not want their holiday weekends and longstanding travel plans upended by a wedding, so take that into consideration as well.


5. Check the calendar for other local events.

Every wedding location is different, and certain weekends may be busier than others. Be sure to check the calendar to learn when major sporting events, graduations, festivals and other events are taking place in your chosen location.