There is a reason spring is called wedding season. The weather is beautiful, the flowers are blooming and everything feels brand new. However, there are good reasons to go against the norm and get married at a different time of year. Fall is an especially good season to get married for several reasons.
Beautiful and Bold Colors
Spring's pastel pinks and purples are gorgeous, but if you prefer rich jewel tones, fall may be the better season for you. The crisp air leads to changing leaves and the gorgeous shades of red, orange, yellow, purple and brown make the perfect backdrop for a ceremony, a bonfire reception or even just a great photography session.
It Is More Affordable
Because spring is the most popular season to get married, venues and vendors are in high demand, meaning they have the ability to raise their prices and make more money. Even if you have the money to spend on higher prices, you may still find yourself competing with other couples to get the date you want. By getting married in the fall, not only will it be easier to secure a date but you are likely to pay significantly less because the vendors and venues won't book as many weddings.
Your Hair and Makeup Will Be Amazing
Spring means rain. Rain means frizzy hair. If you have thick or curly hair, you know just how hard it can be to tame it. Because it is less likely to rain in the fall months, you will probably not need to worry about taming frizzy hair. Do you prefer dark eyeshadow and lip colors? They will look much more natural against a fall backdrop than against spring flowers.
You Will Have a Range of Reception Options
Would you like something more than the traditional reception? Fall offers a wide variety of possibilities that allow you to incorporate the season into your dinner or cocktail hour.
- Bonfire
- Halloween
- Thanksgiving
- Autumn nights
- Football
Using autumn-inspired meals and décor allows you to host a more elegant reception, while holidays, football and a bonfire allow you to kick back and relax at a casual reception.
Dress Options
Maybe you have your heart set on a gorgeous long-sleeved gown you saw once, but don't want to risk being too warm by wearing it in the spring. If you have an evening wedding or get married in the late fall, you can rock your long-sleeved dress. Not only will you look absolutely beautiful and wear a look that is unique from most dresses, but you'll be warm in the process.
Fall Smells Amazing
Sure, the flowers and rain of spring smell amazing, but nothing quite beats the crisp, cool air and falling leaves that scent the air in the fall. If you have your wedding during this time, you'll be reminded of your special day at every pumpkin patch and bonfire for decades to come.
Menu Items
Most people serve cocktails and traditional fish or chicken dinners in spring, but if you get married in the fall, you have even more options. You can serve warm apple cider cocktails, turkey, hot pies and a range of other fall foods that people love. Don't forget the pumpkin spice drinks and hot cocoa.
Your Guests Are More Likely to Show Up
People are often invited to more than one wedding during the spring. They may have invitations to two ceremonies on the same day or they may only be able to afford travel for one or two weddings. If you get married during the fall months, your guests will likely have more money to travel and a clearer schedule in which to do so.
Whether you are getting married during the fall months for aesthetic reasons or simply because you hope to save money, one rule still holds true. Be sure to plan far enough in advance that your guests have ample time to make travel accommodations.
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