Well, howdy there! You wanna know how to pick a weddin’ date, huh? It ain’t rocket science, I tell ya. Just gotta use some good ol’ common sense. First off, you gotta think about the time of year.
Thinkin’ ’bout the seasons is a big deal. You don’t wanna be sweatin’ like a pig in the middle of summer, right? And nobody wants to be freezin’ their butts off in the winter neither, unless you’re into that kinda thing. Spring and fall, them’s the nice times. Everything’s bloomin’ in the spring, and the leaves are all pretty colors in the fall. Makes for a nice backdrop, I reckon. But then again, everybody and their brother wants to get hitched then, so prices go up, you know? Things get booked solid. So, maybe you’re better off pickin’ a time that ain’t so popular, save yourself some money.
Then there’s the day of the week to think about. Saturdays are the usual, but they’re also the most expensive. You could do a Friday night, or even a Sunday afternoon. Heck, if you’re really lookin’ to save a buck, do it on a Wednesday! Just gotta make sure your folks can get off work, though. Don’t wanna have a weddin’ with no guests, that’d be a real shame.
- Saturday is popular but pricey.
- Friday night or Sunday afternoon can be cheaper.
- Weekdays are the cheapest, but harder for guests.
Another thing, you gotta think about important dates. Anniversaries, birthdays, stuff like that. Maybe the day you first met your fella. That’s kinda sweet, ain’t it? But, and this is a big but, you gotta make sure them dates don’t clash with somethin’ else important. Like, you don’t wanna have your weddin’ on the same day as your cousin’s baby shower, or your best friend’s graduation. That’s just plain rude. And folks might not be able to come to both. Gotta spread the love around, you know?
Now, some folks get all fancy and look at numbers. They call it “numerology” or somethin’. Sounds like a whole lotta hooey to me, but hey, if that’s your thing, go for it. They say certain numbers are lucky, and some ain’t so lucky. Me, I just figure if you love each other, that’s all the luck you need. But if you wanna play the numbers game, there’s plenty of websites and books that can tell you all about it. Just don’t go blamin’ me if it don’t work out!
And then there’s the money situation. Weddings ain’t cheap, that’s for sure. You gotta figure out how much you can afford to spend, and that’ll help you decide when to get hitched. Like I said, certain times of year are more expensive, and so are certain days of the week. And don’t forget about the venue! Some places charge an arm and a leg, and others are more reasonable. Shop around, compare prices, and don’t be afraid to haggle a little. Everybody’s lookin’ for a deal these days.
Before you hire a planner, you should have some dates in mind. That way, when you start talking to vendors and stuff, you have a starting point. A lot of times, the venue’s availability will dictate the day, since they get booked up so fast. So maybe you gotta be flexible, but it’s good to have an idea of what you want going into it.
And one more thing. Don’t forget to check with your important people. Your family, your friends, the folks you really want to be there. Make sure the date works for them, or as many of them as possible. You ain’t gonna please everybody, that’s just life, but you can at least try to make it easy for the folks you love to come celebrate with you. Give ’em plenty of notice too, so they can make arrangements. Nobody likes a last-minute invite.
So there you have it. That’s how you pick a weddin’ date, plain and simple. Just use your head, think about what’s important to you and your fella, and don’t sweat the small stuff. At the end of the day, it’s about gettin’ hitched to the person you love, and that’s all that really matters. Now go on and plan that weddin’, and have a good time doin’ it!
Tags: Wedding, Wedding Date, Planning, Marriage, Budget, Seasons, Dates
