Need help picking a wedding date!!?

Question

Me and my fiance had decided on June 20, 2009 but we decided to go with July or August. The dates I have chosen so far are: They are all fridays and saturdays.

7/10/09

7/18/09

7/24/09

7/25/09

8/8/09

8/14/09

8/21/09

8/22/09

Answer 1

I'm not sure why you're having trouble setting a date. It really only depends on what is best for you an your family ... and no one here can decide that for you.

Maybe you should start to shop around for venues. Maybe you'll fall in love with one and they will only have select dates available for you, and that will help you narrow it down some. That's what happened with me. My venue only had one date in September open, and since we both wanted  a September wedding, that's what picked our date for us.

Also, you might want to decide if you want a Friday or Saturday. Both are very different. If you have it on Friday, you'll have to take into consideration that guests will have to take a day off work, and if they can't get a day off, you'll have to consider starting the ceremony on the late side to accommodate them or accept that some will not be able to attend for that reason. If you plan on having a small ceremony with close friends and family only, then you could have your wedding on a non-weekend day. However, for a larger wedding, weekends usually are better. That's why I would suggest a Saturday date ... it gives your guests time to relax and dedicate the day to your wedding, and it will give you peace of mind that everyone is not rushed, nor did they have to use up a vacation day for your wedding.

So unless those dates you have listed above have special meaning to you, that's probably the best way to go about it :)

I hope that helps! I know it's overwhelming finalizing the date, but once you have it done, it makes everything else fall into place. Best of luck to you!

Answer 2

7/25/09 sounds like a beautiful date

Answer 3

I haven't checked out the listed dates on a calender, but try to avoid any dates that have a 3 day weekend that falls on a Monday.  You will have problems making reservations and things like that.  Also, not knowing where you live, July and August are normally going to be hot months.  Take that into consideration if the wedding is going to be outside.  Personally I like 7/25/09.  Have a happy life together.

Answer 4

7/10/09

sounds like it wont be too bad of a day.

plus the earlier you get married the better right? :)

Answer 5

Check with your bridal party and parents (or anyone that you really wouldn't want to miss the wedding) if there are any dates that they would not be able to make it or dates that many of your guests may have planned trips for (e.g. long weekends). Take into consideration any events that might be happening in your town on these dates that might clash with your wedding (e.g. parades outside the church or events where the hotels might be booked out in advance).

If you're planning on leaving for your honeymoon right after the wedding consider what dates this might be.

I prefer Saturday weddings as Fridays can be hard for people who work during the week. But it might be less expensive if you choose to have your wedding on a Friday so you might want to consider this.

Your venues might also be restricted in what dates are available.

After all of that- just choose the date that you like the best. I know many people will choose a date based around the date that they first met, or when the proposal was or something similar.

Answer 6

I would go with august 22nd because the air in august is so crisp and fall begins to set in and its beautiful.

Answer 7

Not 7/10 because people will be on vacation from the 4th still.

Fridays are always good option if you reception hall gives a discount for Friday weddings, many do. Fridays can be bad if you live in a big city and people have to fight rush hour to get to your wedding after work.8/14 sounds good to me but check with hall, church or any place you plan on having it.

Answer 8

Pick one As soon as you can, what is best for you two and your parents.... Send out a Save the Date letter....The people that really matter to you WILL COME.   This is your day, the ones who come are the ones who love you unconditionally !!!  The later the better here in Texas (weather) but do what makes you happy :)

Answer 9

8/8 looks great to me! And easy to remember (for him ,s o he won't forget your anniversary! LOL!)

Which numbers are special to you? Which dates? My lucky number is 9 so my fiance and I are getting married Sat, 9th May 09. We wanted to get married on the 25th Nov (our anniversary date!) but unfortunately next year it is mid-week or something, not a Saturday, so that's that! 9th May it is haha.

xx

Answer 10

I would say August 8th. I really dont know why but to me it sounds like a good date, then you can just remember 8/8 when it comes to anniversary time.

Answer 11

Do what my hubby and I did--put the calandar on the wall and throw a dart at it while blindfolded.  The date the dart hits the closest to is the wedding date.  Worked for us, and we've been married over 20 years.

Good luck and best wishes to you both!  :-)