This is part one of my two part series that focuses on dates and times of your wedding.
My guess it that has never occurred to you or your spouse to be to have your wedding on any other day than a Saturday in June. If that's true, perhaps you weren't aware that you could save a ton of money by choosing another day or month - say a Tuesday in April or a Friday in November. Sure, some would think it's a bit odd, but who cares? It's your wedding and it's likely your money that is being spent.
The sooner you choose a wedding date, the sooner you'll be able to start researching venues that fit into both of your visions of the perfect wedding. Maybe you've both thought of a wedding only on a day that is warm and sunny. Or, perhaps one of you has allergies and would rather the wedding be held in the winter. Whatever the case, you'll be far more likely to be able to snag the venue you both want at the price you can afford if you begin your search early on.
Start by choosing what your ideal day, date and time is. After you have these things figure out, begin doing some research to determine what the associated costs will be. Be sure to include location rental as well as the catering costs. If you find that the costs are putting way too much strain on your budget, consider changing the date, or even time of day.
You should know that by changing your date, or even the time can impact pricing by upwards of 30%. It's true - from the limo bill to the bill for the band, all can be significantly lower at certain times of the day, days of the week and even the month you have your wedding.
June and September are the most costly months to have a wedding because they are the two most popular wedding months in the US. Of course this means you'd have more competition for ceremony and reception space as well as all the normal wedding related services. These vendors charge more because they are in more demand at that time. Those willing to pay these higher costs get those dates.
Another interesting situation is that evening weddings are more expensive than afternoon weddings. They are not only more popular (stronger demand = higher prices), but they also tend to be more formal. This means more expensive attire, accessories, flowers, etc., etc. A Saturday evening wedding in June or September will likely be the most expensive option for your wedding.
June and September are the most popular times for a wedding because in most areas of the country, it's neither too hot nor too cold at that time. Of course, it's a gamble with the weather anytime of the year, but more so if you want to hold an outdoor wedding in early spring or late fall.
If you are looking to save based on the date, look to January, March, April and November as these months are far less expensive for holding a wedding. It's back to the supply / demand situation. There simply isn't the demand during these months.
Notice that even though December and February are colder months, they are not amongst the less in demand months. This is because many couples choose to get married around Christmas and Valentines day. Trying to book a wedding on Valentines Day weekend could cost you far more than a June or September wedding. Christmas can also be a tough time because venues are usually booked up early for Christmas parties.
Some other interesting points to consider - dates in July and August tend to fill up fast thanks to couples who didn't book their June or September wedding dates soon enough. May and October dates are popular wedding dates in the Midwest. Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends are good weekends to look at because vendors and venues are usually cheaper and guests have more time available to travel.
In the second article of this series, I'll discuss what having your wedding on non traditional days and times can mean for your budget.
Becky has been writing about several topics that have touched her life in the last decade. When she was engaged to be married back in 2002, both she and her fiance knew that in order to have the wedding she'd always dreamed of, they were going to have to get creative. She has taken to writing about her wedding on a budget experiences so that others can experience a first class wedding without having to pay for it the rest of their lives.
My guess it that has never occurred to you or your spouse to be to have your wedding on any other day than a Saturday in June. If that's true, perhaps you weren't aware that you could save a ton of money by choosing another day or month - say a Tuesday in April or a Friday in November. Sure, some would think it's a bit odd, but who cares? It's your wedding and it's likely your money that is being spent.
The sooner you choose a wedding date, the sooner you'll be able to start researching venues that fit into both of your visions of the perfect wedding. Maybe you've both thought of a wedding only on a day that is warm and sunny. Or, perhaps one of you has allergies and would rather the wedding be held in the winter. Whatever the case, you'll be far more likely to be able to snag the venue you both want at the price you can afford if you begin your search early on.
Start by choosing what your ideal day, date and time is. After you have these things figure out, begin doing some research to determine what the associated costs will be. Be sure to include location rental as well as the catering costs. If you find that the costs are putting way too much strain on your budget, consider changing the date, or even time of day.
You should know that by changing your date, or even the time can impact pricing by upwards of 30%. It's true - from the limo bill to the bill for the band, all can be significantly lower at certain times of the day, days of the week and even the month you have your wedding.
June and September are the most costly months to have a wedding because they are the two most popular wedding months in the US. Of course this means you'd have more competition for ceremony and reception space as well as all the normal wedding related services. These vendors charge more because they are in more demand at that time. Those willing to pay these higher costs get those dates.
Another interesting situation is that evening weddings are more expensive than afternoon weddings. They are not only more popular (stronger demand = higher prices), but they also tend to be more formal. This means more expensive attire, accessories, flowers, etc., etc. A Saturday evening wedding in June or September will likely be the most expensive option for your wedding.
June and September are the most popular times for a wedding because in most areas of the country, it's neither too hot nor too cold at that time. Of course, it's a gamble with the weather anytime of the year, but more so if you want to hold an outdoor wedding in early spring or late fall.
If you are looking to save based on the date, look to January, March, April and November as these months are far less expensive for holding a wedding. It's back to the supply / demand situation. There simply isn't the demand during these months.
Notice that even though December and February are colder months, they are not amongst the less in demand months. This is because many couples choose to get married around Christmas and Valentines day. Trying to book a wedding on Valentines Day weekend could cost you far more than a June or September wedding. Christmas can also be a tough time because venues are usually booked up early for Christmas parties.
Some other interesting points to consider - dates in July and August tend to fill up fast thanks to couples who didn't book their June or September wedding dates soon enough. May and October dates are popular wedding dates in the Midwest. Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends are good weekends to look at because vendors and venues are usually cheaper and guests have more time available to travel.
In the second article of this series, I'll discuss what having your wedding on non traditional days and times can mean for your budget.
Becky has been writing about several topics that have touched her life in the last decade. When she was engaged to be married back in 2002, both she and her fiance knew that in order to have the wedding she'd always dreamed of, they were going to have to get creative. She has taken to writing about her wedding on a budget experiences so that others can experience a first class wedding without having to pay for it the rest of their lives.
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