Before starting the wedding planning process, you must pick a wedding date. This task will be a simple one for some people because they know precisely when they want to say "I do." But for the rest of the engaged couples picking a date can be a challenge. So we've come up with some tips that can help you through the process of picking your special day. Show
VIEW COLLECTION Being Flexible with 2022 & 2023 Wedding DatesWedding planning can be tricky. The industry is still dealing with the fallout from postponed weddings from 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With that in mind, Nora Sheils of Rock Paper Coin says that couples need to be more flexible now than ever when looking for a wedding date. "Many venues are completely booked over the weekends through 2022 and even into 2023, so try to be flexible with your date." BUILD YOUR LOOK Best Dates In 2022 & 2023So what is the best date to get married in 2022 or 2023? There isn't a "good" or "bad" wedding date —any day is the perfect time to celebrate love! When it comes to wedding planning, you could say the best wedding dates could be determined by the time of year. The time of year will impact how easy (or difficult ) it is to secure your big day. October has been the most popular month for weddings for a few years now. Then it's followed by September, June, May, and August. So it makes sense that weddings during these months get snatched up faster than less popular months, such as January, February, and March. Popular Wedding Dates 2022 & 2023These popular dates are most likely to be busy for wedding venues and vendors throughout the 2022 and 2023:
GET FREE SWATCHES Best Wedding Dates to Consider for SavingsThe easiest way to save is to pick a wedding date during the "off-season," typically in January, February, and March. In many areas of the country, the weather can be cold and snowy, which is why couples tend to shy away from planning an event during this time. But a winter wedding can be truly magical, so don't overlook this time of
year—especially if you have a tight budget. Why Consider a Weekday WeddingOne of the easiest ways to get a wedding date and save some money is by considering a mid-week event. This option has become more popular with couples over the past year or two. Some of the perks of getting married on a weekday include:
START HOME TRY-ON Palindrome Wedding Dates 2023 & 2024Want an easy way for guests (and your spouse) to always remember your anniversary? Pick a palindrome date, which reads the same backward as forward. And this year palindrome dates have come and gone, but there are plenty in 2023 to choose from, including:
LEARN ABOUT OUR FIT PROCESS Fun Wedding Dates To ConsiderSome dates are just fun. If you are looking for a more interesting date, check out these cool dates:
Auspicious Wedding Dates 2022 & 2023What is the luckiest month to get married in 2022 or 2023? Luck plays a massive part in many cultures, especially in Chinese and Hindu weddings. Auspicious wedding dates are dates that are considered to be lucky. For example, in Chinese culture, the eight symbolizes success and prosperity. So the most fortunate wedding date for the coming year would be 8-8-22. Chinese New Year (1-22-23) is also considered a lucky wedding day. Get Free Swatches Some believe that weddings during a supermoon are good luck, which brings about healing and positive change. Those dates for 2022 and 2023 are:
It also makes sense to avoid specific wedding dates because they are "unlucky." March, July, and September are unlucky months in the Chinese lunar calendar. Wedding celebrations are avoided this time because of many festivals associated with death. In the Hindu culture, some dates throughout the year are unlucky and should be avoided. Besides, these dates are generally believed to be not the best wedding dates:
Worst Wedding DatesTravel is always more expensive over any holiday weekend. Skip holidays like Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, etc. Guests may get the time off from work, but they'll pay a lot for flights and hotel rooms. Other wedding dates to avoid, mostly because they're major holidays and your wedding guests likely have other plans, include:
One thing to think about is if you are aiming for a destination wedding and you have the perfect venue in mind that falls on a big event. If your wedding lines up with events like Mardi Gras in New Orleans or Comicon in San Diego, you may want to reconsider the date. It may seem like a fun time to get married, but everything (venues, hotel rooms, etc.) will be expensive. Also, many of your guests might not appreciate the crowds. Once you've completed picking the day your wedding is going to land on, you can start choosing your wedding look. Build Your Look What are good dates in 2023?Martin Luther King Day – Monday, January 16, 2023.. President's Day – Monday, February 20, 2023.. Memorial Day – Monday, May 29, 2023.. Labor Day – Monday, September 4, 2023.. Columbus Day – Monday, October 9, 2023.. Is 2023 a good year for marriage?November 2023
November is probably the best time to host a wedding in India, both weather-wise as well as time-wise. You will find numerous sacred dates as per the Hindu Calendar that will befit a grand wedding as well as some dates that WeddingWire India recommends.
What is the luckiest month to get married in 2023?May, August, October, and November are considered the most fortuitous months to wed in 2023, and look for the numbers 2, 8, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, and 29. October 2 would be an especially lucky date, as when you add up all the numbers in the date—10/2/23—they add up to eight.
What is the most popular wedding date for 2022?If you're saying "I do" on October 22, 2022, you've officially landed the number-one most popular wedding date of the year. According to The Knot Real Weddings Study, around 90,000 U.S. couples will marry on this date in 2022.
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