SETTING THE WEDDING DATE

To many, setting the wedding date is as simple as grabbing the nearest calendar within two minutes of getting engaged and picking a date at random that you like the sound of.

Sure, that’s fine and we wouldn’t criticise you one little bit if this is the way that you did things. However, with just a few weeks to go you may well be able to modify the flower arrangements, or change the route for the Bridal car, but one thing you cannot do is change the Wedding date. So with this in mind, we urge you all to have a little think, take some time, have a read of all we have to say and then, and only then, choose a date at random that you like the sound of!

There are a whole range of things that you will need to consider when setting the date. On top of this there are a few days each year that need to be given a second thought before opting for them. This article outlines all the various avenues that you should explore before going ahead and jumping straight in.

So without further ado, let's make a start.

Where Do You Fancy Going on Your Honeymoon?

At certain times of year, specific destinations are considered a no-go areas. Severe weather effects certain parts of the world at different times and monsoons, heat-waves, floods and more can certainly inhibit your fun! If you have an idea of where you would like to go, ask a travel agent when it is best to avoid travelling there ir check out our Destinations section as this may rule out certain dates for your Wedding.

When are the Bank Holidays in the Year You Plan to Marry?

We all know that as soon as a Bank Holiday arrives, the motorways are crammed with slow-moving caravans, the airports are packed with Brits heading abroad with not enough sun tan lotion, and most importantly, it chucks it down! Getting married on a Bank Holiday weekend will undoubtedly result in not all the guests being able to make it, with pre-booked holidays a common reason why. Traffic to and from the venue could be a problem for guests travelling from afar and accommodation for guests may be difficult to come by. Overall, whilst it is not impossible to hold a Bank Holiday Wedding, you need to think long and hard about who you plan to invite before booking one.