When’s the big day?
Whether you are planning a year long engagement (some wedding venues need to be booked over a year in advance!) or a 3 month minor miracle, picking your Wedding Date is a BIG DEAL.
The timeline is really up to you all, but you might want to consider the following when choosing your wedding date:
Symbolism
Do you think it would be romantic to get married on the day that you had your first date? Or the day that he accidentally spilled his popcorn on you and after profuse apologies he asked you out and of course, the rest is history? There are plenty of dates that are symbolic to a couple. Consider these important moments in your relationship as you choose your wedding date. You can even include a note about it in the wedding program so your guests know how much the day means to you.
Season
What kind of weather do you want during your wedding? Have you always dreamed of an outdoor wedding, the light bouncing off your veil as you walk down the aisle? Weather is an extremely important factor when deciding on your big day. Want there to be beautiful flowers freshly in bloom? Opt for a spring wedding. Thinking of being on the beach and dancing late into the night? Stick with a summer wedding. Snowfall and holiday cheer equal a beautiful winter wedding. Changing leaves, spiced apple cider, and pumpkin pie mean a fall wedding is perfect for you.
Cost
An off season date can definitely save you money. It can help cut your rental venue fee down and help you book a place faster. Be sure to consider all of your other factors. Are the flowers you want going to be in bloom? Is the weather optimal for your wedding? If you choose a date mid week you may save a ton on your vendors but be sure it won’t affect your attendance. If you consider all of the important factors, you can have a fantastic wedding at a lower cost!
Days to Avoid
There are definitely dates that should be avoided. Consider religious or cultural holidays, not just your own but those of your guests. If there is a time of the year that’s extremely busy at work then it’s best not to pile on the stress. If you have some die hard sports fans, then Super Bowl Sunday, the Final Four, or the Masters weekends are not the days to get married. Be sure that there are no conflicts with other weddings, important dates such as your parents’ anniversary, or maybe even a big college reunion. Avoiding these dates will ensure that your guests aren’t torn.
Here’s a great list from THEKNOT.com of specific dates to consider / avoid in 2019, 2020 and 2021:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (always a Monday)
Weekend of January 19–21, 2019
Weekend of January 18–20, 2020
Weekend of January 16–18, 2021
Presidents’ Day (always a Monday)
Weekend of February 16–18, 2019
Weekend of February 15–17, 2020
Weekend of February 13–15, 2021
Mother’s Day (always a Sunday)
Weekend of May 11–12, 2019
Weekend of May 9–10, 2020
Weekend of May 8–9, 2021
Memorial Day (always a Monday)
Weekend of May 25–27, 2019
Weekend of May 23–25, 2020
Weekend of May 29–31, 2021
Father’s Day (always a Sunday)
Weekend of June 15–16, 2019
Weekend of June 20–21, 2020
Weekend of June 19–20, 2021
Independence Day
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Saturday, July 4, 2020
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Labor Day (always a Monday)
Weekend of August 31–September 2, 2019
Weekend of September 5–7, 2020
Weekend of September 4–6, 2021
Columbus Day (always a Monday)
Weekend of October 12–14, 2019
Weekend of October 10–12, 2020
Weekend of October 9–11, 2021
Halloween
(Do you want your guests to costume? Would be a Wedding for the Record books!!)
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Sunday, October 31, 2021
Thanksgiving (always a Thursday)
November 28, 2019
November 26, 2020
November 25, 2021
New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Friday, December 31, 2021
Religious and Cultural Holidays
Palm Sunday
April 14, 2019
April 5, 2020
March 28, 2021
Easter Sunday
April 21, 2019
April 12, 2020
April 4, 2021
Passover (begins at sunset)
Friday, April 19, 2019
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Tisha B’Av (begins at sunset)
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Saturday, July 17, 2021
Rosh Hashanah (begins at sunset)
Sunday, September 29, 2019 until nightfall on Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Friday, September 18, 2020 until nightfall on Sunday, September 20, 2020
Monday, September 6, 2021 until nightfall on Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Yom Kippur (begins at sunset)
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 until nightfall on Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Sunday, September 27, 2020 until nightfall on Monday, September 28, 2020
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 until nightfall on Thursday, September 16, 2021
Hanukkah (begins at sunset)
Sunday, December 22, 2019 until nightfall on Monday, December 30, 2019
Thursday, December 10, 2020 until nightfall on Friday, December 18, 2020
November 28, 2021 until nightfall on Friday, December 6, 2021
Christmas
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Friday, December 25, 2020
Saturday, December 25, 2021
Kwanzaa
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 until Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Thursday, December 26, 2019 until Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Saturday, December 26, 2020 until Friday, January 1, 2021
Ramadan (dates may vary based on the lunar calendar)
Sunday, May 5 until Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Thursday, April 23 until Saturday, May 23, 2020
Monday, April 12 until Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Eid al-Fitr (dates may vary based on the lunar calendar)
Tuesday, June 4 until Friday, June 7, 2019
Saturday, May 23 until Sunday, May 24, 2020
Wednesday, May 12 until Thursday, May 13, 2021
Eid al-Adha (dates may vary based on how each family observes; the holiday lasts for about four days)
Sunday, August 11, 2019
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Monday, July 19, 2021
Ram Navami
Sunday, April 14, 2019
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Krishna Janmashtami
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Monday, August 30, 2021
Days of Remembrance
Patriot Day
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Friday, September 11, 2020
Saturday, September 11, 2021
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Monday, December 7, 2020
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Major Sporting Events
Super Bowl Sunday
February 3, 2019, in Atlanta, GA
February 2, 2020, in Miami, FL
February 7, 2021, in Tampa, Florida
Final Four During March Madness
Saturday, April 6, 2019 and Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, April 4, 2020 and Monday, April 6, 2020 in Atlanta, GA
Saturday, April 3, 2021 and Monday, April 5, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN
“Unlucky” Dates
Friday the 13th
April 13, 2018
July 13, 2018
September 13, 2019
December 13, 2019
March 13, 2020
November 13, 2020
August 13, 2021
Leap Year
Next Leap Year: 2020
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Following Leap Year: 2024
Thursday, February 29, 2024
