One of the most important first tasks you have planning your
wedding is setting the date. Setting the best possible date
sounds easier than it is. Before you make your decision, there
are many events and other important dates to consider. Your day
will have a lot to do with cost, availability, who can attend,
etc.

On average, there is 12-18 months between the engagement and the
wedding day. Since there are so many components to plan for one
year may not be enough time for many. Before setting the date
for the big day, you should consider your friends and family
members’ schedules. Birthdays, graduations, vacations, and other
events may prevent people important to you attend your wedding
day.

Getting married during the busiest wedding ceremony months has
multiple challenges. First, be prepared to pay premium for
reception venues, photography services, limos, etc. In addition
to hire costs, you should consider challenges based on
availability. Your dream location may not be available on your
dream date. May through September are some of the busiest months
for weddings, if you can, you should consider getting married
one of the off months. November through April gives you more
opportunities to keep costs down. During the slower months, you
are bound to get better service because more vendors are
competing for your business.

Because Saturday is the most popular wedding day, beware that
you are competing with many other brides for the same venues and
services. Saturday is the most convenient day for your guests,
but it offers you the most challenge and expense. Fridays and
Sundays are considered the next best days and are still much
more convenient than weekdays.

Like anything else in life, there will be pros and cons to any
possible wedding date. Your job is to figure out the best
possible date based on your needs and desires.

About The Author: George Meszaros
http://www.sweet-reflections.com