If you take a peek at your calendar for the year and notice your weekends are busier from May through September, it’s likely because it’s wedding season. Wedding season is the time of year when most engaged couples celebrate their nuptials, typically when it’s not too hot and not too cold.
But weather isn’t the only factor determining when wedding season is. Most couples find it more convenient to plan their weddings in the summer, since this is the season when people have a break from school or find it’s easier to take PTO from work.
Whether you’re looking to plan your wedding on a budget or you’re a wedding guest wanting to schedule out your weekends in advance, here’s everything to know about when wedding season is, according to a wedding expert.
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Jessica Bishop is a wedding expert, author of “The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer,” and founder of the website Budget Savvy Bride.
When Is Wedding Season?
In the United States, wedding season is from late spring to early fall, with peak months being May, June, September, and October, wedding expert Jessica Bishop says.
Depending on your geographical location in the United States, however, other months may be more popular. “Different regions of the United States may have different peak wedding seasons depending on climate and weather patterns,” Bishop says. For example, northern states may have “shorter warm-weather windows, pushing weddings into the summer months,” while southern states may “consider cooler seasons for more comfortable celebrations,” she adds. Additionally, wedding season in the Pacific Northwest likely won’t fall during rainy season, which is from late September to November, since it could potentially impact outdoor or backyard weddings.
If you’re a bride or groom to be, of course, plan your wedding whenever you want. Just know that booking a date during wedding season may be more expensive. “Most venues and vendors do charge more during peak wedding season due to higher demand,” Bishop says. Plus, popular venues and vendors typically book up more quickly.
If you don’t care about when you get married, however, you could save around 10 to 20 percent by booking outside of wedding season, Bishop predicts. “Looking for off-season dates can be a good way to save without compromising on style, setting, or their selection of vendors,” she adds.
Taylor Andrews is a Balance editor at PS who specializes in topics relating to sex, relationships, dating, sexual health, mental health, and more. In her six years working in editorial, she’s written about how semen is digested, why sex aftercare is the move, and how the overturn of Roe killed situationships.
