FAQ: Are Winter Weddings Popular?

May to September is often considered the height of wedding season when the weather is (usually) warm and sunny. The warmer months mean green grass, full trees and a smaller chance of rain. However, winter weddings are becoming almost as popular with soon-to-be-wed couples.

Are winter weddings common?

While fall is the most popular wedding season, winter weddings are definitely on the rise, according to wedding planner Kristen Gosselin of KG Events & Design in Edgartown, Massachusetts.

Is it bad to have a winter wedding?

there are definitely some negatives to a winter wedding: Working around several holidays could prove to be a difficult task. You can’t predict what the weather will be like—so your “white wedding” may end up seriously short of snowflakes. Out-of-town guests could be affected by weather-related travel delays.

What is the least popular wedding month?

When is wedding off season? In most parts of the country, the deep winter months (January, February and March) are the least popular for weddings. In fact, only 9% of weddings take place during winter, according to our study.

Is it cheaper to have a winter wedding?

Winter is often much cheaper —unless you’re considering a December wedding when you’ll be competing with company holiday parties and other non-wedding events for those much-desired dates. Of course, the location of your venue has a huge impact on when the prices rise and fall.

Is December a popular wedding month?

December, January, and February. Not surprisingly, December, January, and February are at the bottom of the list when it comes to popular wedding months. Some vendors offer discounts during the off-season, and your guests will appreciate having a fun event to attend during the often dreary, colder months.

What is the most common month to get married?

The most popular months to get married are from the months of May to October. More specifically, September takes first place at 16 percent, followed by June with 15 percent, and lastly October, at 14 percent. This means that the most popular wedding seasons are Fall/Autumn, and Summer.

Why do people marry in winters?

From less stress over the weather to better venue decorations, let’s get over to see some more advantages of getting married in the winter season. Less Stress of Venues: Winter weddings take away a lot of stress of finalising venues as they discard the risks of rain and wind during that time.

Is January a good month to get married?

January is named for the Roman god Janus, the god of beginnings, gates, doorways, time, and passages. This is why January is considered the “doorway” to the new year and precisely why it matches perfectly with weddings, as they mark the beginning of your new life as part of a married couple.

What time should a winter wedding start?

A good rule of thumb is to plan your ceremony around 2 hours before sunset. Now, this can be altered depending on a few things: Do you want sunlight for your ceremony? If you want sunlight for your ceremony, it will have to be at or before 4pm, depending on where you are in the country.

Which part of the wedding costs the most?

The most expensive parts of most weddings are costs associated with the reception venue, including the cost of renting materials, including tables and chairs, and serving food or alcohol.

What day has the least weddings?

Christmas Day was by far the least popular day to get married according to ONS data, with an average of just five weddings per year on December 25.

What is the most common anniversary date?

Saturday 21st August August is actually the most popular month to get married overall this year with 16,350 couples tying the knot. And on which date will most of those weddings take place? The 21st of August, that much-loved third Saturday of the month.