Influence of the Seasons

So he (or she) has popped the question. What's next?

You pick the date!

The first step towards planning your wedding. Maybe you don't know quite yet an exact date, but you probably have always had an idea in mind of your wedding, if you want a spring or summer wedding, autumn or winter. Or maybe in your vision what you see is the inside of a chapel or a big open field, a beach, or on a rooftop overlooking the city. And maybe a date hasn't struck you yet but you know you want to venture off to a new place; a castle in Ireland or a beach in Hawaii. But in order to make your dream possible, you have to figure out the right kind of weather that will make for YOUR perfect day, you must know the seasons to choose your date; after all, if you're planning a destination wedding on the other side of the world, summer time isn't going to be at the same time here as it is there. 

If you have chosen a Spring/Summer wedding:

Will it be indoors or outdoors? What time during the summer is the prime time for your preference in weather? What is the average rainfall or rainfall patterns during that time (a concern if you want to plan an outdoor wedding)? Keep in mind that summer and spring weddings are the busy time for wedding season, so booking as soon as possible is best.

If you envision an Autumn/Winter Wedding: 

Will it be the right time in Autumn for an outdoor wedding, or must you plan indoors? If you want a winter wonderland wedding, what location is most likely to give you a white wedding (based on weather history)? Weddings in winter and autumn are usually less expensive for a venue and other wedding related rentals because it is slow season, keep this in mind. 

Once you have chosen the date, you can begin planning the style or theme of your wedding, and maybe you have an idea of that already and that's what has influenced your choice in date. But the season really makes a difference in what is possible and what will make sense for your wedding. 

Flower choices are dependent on the season (sometimes even fake flowers are only available during the actual growing season). Color choices for a well-styled wedding also revolve around the season. Your bridal party garb and even your dress style and accessories choices revolve around the chosen season.

But now that you have a date chosen, the rest will start to fall into place.

Happy Planning!

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