Spring is a beautiful time of year – flowers in bloom, the school year coming to a close and warmer weather on the horizon. For these reasons and many more, springtime is a popular season for weddings! If you’re considering having your wedding in the spring, read on for a list of pros and cons of the season.
The Pros
The Natural Beauty
Spring is a wonderful time for a wedding because nature puts its best on display during the months of March, April and May, making for a beautiful backdrop. If you’re planning on having your wedding outdoors, you’ll certainly be able to take advantage of what nature has to offer if you go with a spring wedding.
Moderate Weather Means More Outfit Choices
Depending on the gown or outfit you want to wear on the big day, other seasons might restrict your choices. On the other hand, spring is usually a more moderate time of year for weather, so you could go with almost any gown length, weight or fabric and still be reasonably comfortable.
It’s a Less Busy Time of Year
Although Easter falls during springtime, there aren’t many major holidays that would restrict your guests from being able to attend your wedding. On the same note, you can give yourself a few extra weeks to send out invitations while still expecting a lot of “yes” responses if you choose to get married in the spring.
The Cons
Allergy Alert!
If you or your soon-to-be-spouse are usually afflicted with allergies during the spring, having your wedding during that time of year might be a risk. The last thing you want is to be sniffling and sneezing while up on the altar or in an anti-histamine-induced fog all day. The same goes for your guests, who might also be allergy sufferers.
April Showers…
We all know the phrase, “April showers bring May flowers.” With that in mind, planning your wedding in April (or other spring months) could be risky, even if you’re having it primarily indoors. The majority of wedding photos are taken outside and having a rainy wedding day could put a damper on that, as well we making everything throughout the day a bit more logistically complicated. Are you curious about how you can prepare for a wedding day when rain is in the forecast? We’ve got you covered!
Prices Can Creep Up Quick
Many couples choose to have their wedding in spring because it has a good chance of being warm, but it’s not as expensive or busy as the summer. With that said, the closer you get to the end of spring, the more you are going to be in competition with other couples for venues, vendors and more on your wedding day. If you’re planning on a late April or May wedding, make sure to get your planning started early to avoid those issues! If you have a short engagement, you’re better off planning a wedding in March or early April when the competition is a bit less.
Any time of year is perfect to declare your love for your future spouse. Spring is an especially great season as temperatures start to rise and the cold winter comes to an end, but it also brings its own unique challenges. For those who are looking for a slightly less-expensive option compared to summer, spring might be a good choice for you. But if predictable weather and solidified logistics are important to you, you might want to go with a winter or spring wedding date. Any season you choose, be sure not to let any unexpected issues affect your wedding day demeanor. Down the road, you won’t remember that it sprinkled the morning of, but you’ll certainly cherish the more important memories of your wedding day for years to come.
Erika focuses on email marketing, copywriting and merchandising at Zazzle, but she has a secret obsession with all things wedding! During the week you can find her writing punny subject lines while also pinning the latest wedding trends, and outside of the 9-5, she is usually cheering on the San Jose Sharks, reading a good murder mystery, or hunting for the best Philly Cheesesteak in the Bay Area.
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