Choosing the month (and day) that you would like to have your wedding can be a difficult decision. We have several reasons why we think that May is the best month to get married!
Pre-Summer Kickoff
May is not technically summer yet, but in a lot of places it feels like it! Having your wedding in May can be a great pre-summer kick off to the season of fun! You may catch it before it gets too hot like it tends to be in the middle of summer.
Photo by Rebecca Vaughan Photography
Weather
That brings us to our next reason, the weather! While May can sometimes be a little rainier than some months, it tends to have great temperatures before it gets too hot. You can expect some great mid-70 days which are perfect for any wedding, but especially and outdoor one! Also if it does rain it makes for some really cool photos!
Photo by Knotting Hill Photography
Better Pricing
Having your wedding in May can sometimes save you from some of the summer up charges that come with the season. Summer is a really popular time for weddings so sometimes this can jack up the prices.
DJ and Lighting: DJ Rideout
Less Busy Than Other Summer Months
Once you get into the summer months of June, July, and August things tend to get really busy with kids being out of school for the summer and vacations, etc. If you have your wedding in May it may save you from your guests being too busy.
Less Sports
For sports lovers sometimes you have to work around important game dates (like college football in the fall). May is a unique time of the year when there are not a ton of sports in full swing.
Ideal Honeymoon Month
May is a great month to plan a honeymoon for many destinations. It’s a great time to beat all the summer crowds and maybe save you from extreme heat in tropical locations. April Dupree Travel is a great resource for all of honeymoon planning!
Pictured is Oahu Hawaii
Holiday
At the end of May you have the Memorial Day holiday which is a great time to hold your wedding if you want a long weekend since most people will be off work on this day.
Wedding Venue: Tennessee Tiny Weddings
Spring Flowers
If you have your wedding in May you will have access to lots of beautiful spring wedding flowers that will be perfectly in season! Which can help with access and sometimes pricing.
