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When are the Best Months to Have a Wedding?

When are the Best Months to Have a Wedding?

Let's chat about the best months to tie the knot! So, you're engaged and ready to dive into wedding planning – congrats! But before you get lost in Pinterest boards and cake tastings, let's talk about one of the most important decisions: when to actually say "I do".

Choosing your wedding month is kind of a big deal. It's like picking the perfect Netflix show to binge-watch with your fiancé – you want it to be just right. There are a bunch of things to consider, like weather, venue availability, seasonal cost adjustments, and, of course, how Instagram-worthy your photos will be.

June, September, and October are the big three when it comes to America’s favorite wedding months. It’s tough to beat that idyllic weather for most of the country. But heads up, they're also super popular, so you might have some competition when it comes to booking that dream venue, which means less open calendar dates and potentially higher price tags.

Now, if you're thinking outside the box and eyeing a different month, that's totally cool too. Just know that you might have to get a little creative with your plans. Want those gorgeous tulips for your winter wedding? You might have to do some serious hunting, but hey, it's worth it for the 'gram, right?

Oh, and let's talk about holidays. Sure, a New Year's Eve wedding sounds like a blast, but trust me, your guests might have other plans. Plus, those hotel prices? Yikes! You may want to think twice before booking on a major holiday.

When it comes down to it, planning your wedding is all about finding that perfect balance. Take your time, weigh your options, and don't stress the small stuff. After all, it's your day, and it should be exactly how you want it.

Let’s look at the five most popular months to get married in the US:

May: Spring has sprung, and love is in the air. May weddings are all about those blooming flowers and new beginnings. Just be prepared for some stiff competition when it comes to snagging the best vendors.

June: Ah, June – another classic month for weddings. With its warm weather and laid-back vibes, it's the perfect time to celebrate love with your nearest and dearest.

August: Calling all summer lovers! August weddings are all about those lazy days and warm nights. Many children and teachers are still out of school making it more calendar friendly for guests with families. Just keep an eye on the forecast for any unexpected rain storms.

September: Fall weddings can be magical too. September gives you that cozy feeling with a hint of summer still lingering. Plus, those changing leaves make for some seriously stunning photos.

October: Next, we've got October – the quintessential autumn month. Think crisp air, pumpkin spice everything, and it’s beginning to be that time when it feels nice and cozy warming up by a fire for cities and towns with four seasons. October could make a great month for a fairy tale wedding.

Honorable mention (April): And if you’d like to save a little money, and spring rain showers isn’t an issue in your hometown, April makes another good candidate for a month with workable venue availability, favorable temperatures, and reasonable wedding planning costs.

If you prefer to save even more money, want a bigger selection of open dates and available vendors, or just prefer other times of year, the remaining 6 months (January, February, March, July, November, and December) are wonderful choices too. So there you have it – the lowdown on picking the perfect wedding month for your most special day. Now you can confidently choose the best time to walk down the aisle!

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    While considering your music, decor, and food dishes, your choice of bar service is one of the most important decisions to make. Are you going to stock your own beer, wine, and liquor? Will you provide an open bar or a cash bar? Perhaps you’ll offer an open bar and cash bar hybrid? Or maybe you will keep it simple and allow guests to BYOB? No matter what you decide, alcohol plays a significant role at any wedding.

    Wedding Bar Planning

    First things first, to make sure you get the right list of drinks, you need to know your guests. This will help you figure out what type of drinks your family and friends would like, in general. Next, plan out your budget and this will include all the overhead costs as well, such as tips, bar service charges, hiring bartenders, and so on.
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    Additionally, don’t forget the traditional toasting and clamoring of guests tapping fluted glasses. Empty glasses need to be filled. You need to consider your champagne needs based on the level of passion your guests may have when it comes to giving a good cheers.

    Below is a suggested catalog of liquor bottles you can stock for your big day. But before reading ahead, let’s briefly go through the standard units of measuring for drinks.

    Number of drinks per bottle:

    A bottle of wine can fill 5 glasses.
    A bottle of champagne or sparkling wine can fill about 6 glasses.
    A standard 750ml bottle of liquor can make around 17 drinks (@ 1.5 ounces each).
    Number of bottles per case:

    1 case of wine has 12 bottles.
    1 case of beer or soft drinks has 24 cans or bottles.
    Popular Wedding Bar Shopping List

    Beer
    Whiskey/Bourbon
    Gin
    Vodka
    Rum
    Tequila
    Champagne/Sparkling wine
    White wine
    Red wine
    Sweet vermouth
    Dry vermouth
    Scotch
    Mixers and Non-Alcoholic Beverages

    Club soda
    Tonic
    Orange juice
    Cranberry juice
    Ginger ale
    Lime juice
    Lemon juice
    Sweet & sour mix
    Simple syrup
    Coke
    Diet coke
    Sprite
    Diet sprite
    Triple sec
    Sparkling water
    Bottled water
    Besides beer, wine, and liquor, you can’t forget about the non-alcoholic drinkers and children that will attend your event. For them, make sure to keep a good number of juices, sodas, and other non-alcoholic drinks on hand. Bottled water, ice cubes, and other garnishing items like chocolate sauce, lemons, limes, oranges, herb leaves like mint, are also must haves.

    Mixology
    Most bartenders recommend that you should budget one and a half ounces (or shot) of liquor per mixed drink. In total, you should have roughly 15 standard bottles of liquor. Keep in mind that the more variety you offer, the more bottles you will need. If you are offering a limited selection of mixed drinks or have a signature cocktail, you will need to stock up more on the spirits included in those recipes.

    If you aren’t sure what alcohol your guests prefer, you may want to stick to a balanced ratio of spirits, wine, and beer to stay on the safer side no matter what drinks they are more partial to partaking. That means stick to providing about 1/3 or 33.3% of each kind of beverage. Be sure to adjust your ratio if you know what your guests prefer. To make your drink shopping list more accurate, you should consider the total time your bartenders will be staffed. Generally bars are open around 3 to 5 hours per event. Adults at events tend to drink about 2 servings per hour for the first 2 hours, then they slow down to consume only about 1 drink per hour thereafter. For example, if your bar will be open for 4 hours and you have a 100 guests, calculate about 6 (2+2+1+1) servings per head or 600 (6x100) total alcoholic servings for the event.

    No matter how well you follow our advice, it would be difficult for you to end up with the exact number of bottles you will need for your wedding reception. But don’t worry, you’ll still do great. To get pretty close to figuring out the perfect amount of alcohol to buy, you’ll need to have a good estimate of how many invited people will attend, how long your open bar will be available, drinking preferences, and the number of children & non-alcoholic drinkers coming. Planning for your wedding is generally a little stressful. Follow our tips and you’ll have one less headache to worry about later.

    Don’t forget about the ice!

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