If you haven’t selected your wedding date yet, you may want to consider which season works best for you and your fiance. Each season has something special to offer brides and grooms, and the date you select for your wedding can take advantage of the season’s unique qualities to make your event even more personal and special.

Winter

Depending on where you live or which destination you choose, winter weddings can be magical. Snowy mountains, icy trees and quiet landscapes make for a dramatic backdrop for unusual wedding photos, and you can even incorporate some glamorous winter fashions like faux fur accessories or elegant capes into your bridal ensemble. There’s also the potential for some financial advantages to choosing winter for your wedding. In many places, wedding venues consider winter to be the “off season,” meaning you can take advantage of some great discounts on venue rentals, catering and other essentials.

Spring

With trees and flowers in bloom, spring is a beautiful time of year to host a wedding. Temperatures in locations with hot summers are usually pleasantly mild in spring, meaning you can enjoy an outdoor wedding in comfortable weather with naturally beautiful surroundings with Mother Nature acting as your florist. If you want to have a low-key outdoor wedding that doesn’t require a lot of planning or setup, spring may be the perfect time of year to make it happen. You could even reserve a picnic area in a beautiful local park and have your guests gather under the trees for a relaxed springtime ceremony and reception in the fresh green outdoors.

Summer

Summer is the most popular wedding season for a reason. While some parts of the world get too hot for outdoor ceremonies in the peak of summer, early and late-season events can often be just the right temperature. In other areas, summer is the best time for an outdoor ceremony because it’s finally warm enough to be comfortable. Weather isn’t the only thing that makes summer such a great time for weddings; it’s an easy season for travel, meaning out-of-town family may find it easier to come in and show their support at your wedding. If there are important kids in the bride or groom’s family, summer can also be a great time to make sure the little ones can be fully involved in the event without having to miss school. 

Fall

If you love firey colors of red, gold, yellow and orange, a fall wedding could be just right. You can use nature to inspire your wedding colors and pose for breathtaking wedding portraits against a backdrop of naturally colorful leaves. Fall can also be a great time of year to choose an unusual wedding theme. For example, if you and your fiance love to dress up, you can host a Halloween wedding that turns your marriage event into a costume party for all your loved ones. Even the bride and groom can get in on the fun by dressing up like zombies or choosing bride and groom costumes inspired by characters from their favorite book, movie or TV series.