We’re based in Virginia, which gets a wide range of seasons. We get freezing-cold winters, scorching-hot summers, and literally everything in between. Therefore, we’ve seen a wedding in just about every type of weather imaginable. So we’re here today to tell you the pros and cons of each season!
Summer
Pros
Everyone loves a nice warm summer day, so a summer wedding is a great choice for an outdoor wedding with beautiful scenery. Aside from the formalities of the wedding, the guests can choose whether they want to spend their time inside or outside during the whole day. You can do just the ceremony outside and then the rest of the day/night is indoor and outdoor, or you can do the whole day outside under a tent.
A summer wedding also means there are lots of flowers available for you to choose from! Summer can mean lots of bright and fun florals or any kind of style you love.
Cons
It can get TOO hot. Summer weather can’t completely be predicted months or a year in advance, so you can only make an estimate about the weather that day. But, this goes for literally every season or type of weather. You don’t want your guests overheating.
Fall
Pros
Can be cooler. The weather in the fall can mean it's still warm, but not so hot that people are going to overheat.
Beautiful fall leaves. If you’re getting married in the mountains or near lots of trees, you can’t go wrong with a fall wedding. The tree lines will look absolutely gorgeous during this time of year. Think of all the floral options to pair with this!
Cons
Vendors will be super busy during this time because it's peak season, so prices might be higher and fewer vendors will be available. Since fall is so popular, a lot of vendors may get booked out a year or more in advance, so they might not be available for your big day. Venues typically also charge more for peak season.
Winter
Pros
Snow! If you live in an area that gets lots of snow, think about how beautiful it would be to have snow in the background of all your wedding photos! However, this will also be covered in the cons section.
Think of all the winter fashion! Long sleeve wedding dresses, fur coats, shawls, and more!
Cons
Again, snow. Snow can be beautiful, but it could prevent some of your guests from getting to the wedding. If snow is a problem in your area and you want a winter wedding, keep a close eye on the weather in the weeks leading up to the wedding and make sure you have multiple backup plans for guests getting there. This way, everyone can make it for your big day!
Most likely, your wedding will be inside. Not many people like to sit outside in freezing or almost freezing temperatures. But, if you want an inside wedding already, then this is probably a pro for you, not a con!
Spring
Pros
Spring weather is amazing because it's beginning to get warm, so guests will want any excuse to get outside after being stuck inside for the last few months!
Bright, colorful flowers! Everywhere! If you love lots of colors and you want lots of flowers, a spring wedding would be perfect for you. You can incorporate this in not only flowers, but dresses, napkins, and decor too!
Cons
Spring weather is awesome, but it also means rain. It is way more likely to rain on your wedding day if it's in the spring. However, if you make a backup plan for an indoor ceremony, this won’t be a dealbreaker. Rain is good luck on a wedding day anyways!
Every season has its pros and cons, so choose the best season for you! We are here to help you navigate the hard parts of your wedding, including the weather we can’t control (wouldn’t it be nice if we could?!?)!
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