Choosing the right Wedding Season for you

Why is it important to brainstorm and choose which month and season you want to get married before you set your date? There are several reasons for this. It aligns with budget, flowers, and themes. 

If you have a smaller budget, it would be beneficial to find when the off season in the area you are choosing to get married. In Montana and states which have cold weather, the off season is during the winter (minus Christmas). The benefits of off season weddings are twofold. 1. Wedding retailers are often so busy in the main wedding season they charge more to cover expenses related to extra help and overtime. So planning a wedding during the off-season saves retailers money which is then passed down to you. 2. Planning in the off season also gives cake designers and floral shops more time to give you their best  “QUALITY” work. 

Will it rain or pass over?

Themes play a large part of which season you should choose. Check out the photo to the right to see the worry on the bride's face as she checks to see what might happen during the ceremony. The season and weather patterns will determine what costs and types of venue you should invest in, for rain, snow, hail, or other natural phenomenon that could stomp on outdoor ceremonies. Check out the left 2 photos and imagine which themes are best in spring, summer, fall, and winter.

One factor in choosing which season or month you would like to have your wedding which many people never realize until it is too late is what types of flowers would you like? If a specific flower is one of the top three on your most important list, do your research at least a year in advance so you know what month they are available. Some flowers are year round and readily available like Roses, Gerber Daisies, and Orchids. Other flowers, like birds of paradise are available only during certain seasons. While a few flowers like Sunflowers are available during most of the year except the dead of the winter.

It is important to start checking with florists to find when the time will be right for the floral arrangements of your choice. 

Imagine your dream wedding, will it be indoors, outdoors, winter, summer, spring, or fall? How do you imagine your dream day? Thoughts? Worries? Check back next Wednesday to hear about last minute wedding problems and how retailers have solved them to save the day!