Hi friends! One of the biggest decisions surrounding your wedding is often the date. You have to think about family, travel, work obligations, the season and so much more. But what about holidays and other cultural phenomena? We all know the major ones like Christmas, Thanksgiving, July 4th, etc. but here are a few other dates you may want to think twice about.
These dates aren’t off limits, of course, but you may have to deal with increased fees for certain services, some guests being unable to attend, or other obstacles.
- Chinese New Year (January/February) – Check for any local events that might make things a little more difficult.
- Super Bowl Sunday (Early February) – Expect your sports fanatic guests to be a little grouchy about this one.
- Valentine’s Day (February 14) – Flower prices skyrocket during this time.
- Oscar Night (Late February) – An important night for movie buffs. If you’re in the LA/Hollywood area, beware of traffic.
- March Madness (Late March/Early April) – Basketball fans wait all year for this!
- April Fools’ Day (April 1) – Fees and schedules might not be an issue, but you may have to deal with guests expecting some sort of prank. Not to mention, your anniversary will always be on April Fools’ Day!
- The Weekend before Tax Day (April 15) – If you do hold your wedding at this time, a friendly reminder about taxes to your procrastinator friends might be a good idea. And keep in mind that guests in the accounting industry may have work obligations.
- Mother’s Day (Early/Mid-May) – You mom friends may not want to give up this occasion. And keep your anniversary in mind if you plan to become a mom yourself!
- Father’s Day (Mid/Late-June) – See above.
- September 11 – It’s a somber occasion to celebrate a wedding.
- Halloween (October 31) – You definitely have the opportunity to have some fun with this one, but if you have a lot of guests with small children, know that this is an important holiday for them.
It’s nearly impossible to choose a wedding date that works for every single person on your guest list. Just be sure to do some diligence before settling on the big day. No matter what, you’ll make it work somehow!
xox,
Mindy
Header image courtesy of Flickr/Natasha Mileshina
