How to Choose a Wedding Date That is Right for Your Wedding Location

Planning to get married? Trying to figure out the right date? Take into consideration where you'll be having your wedding, because this can have a definite impact on the date that you choose.

Instructions

1. Planning an outdoor wedding in New England? Chances are good that you'll want to choose a date between late spring and early autumn so that they weather will cooperate with you.

2. Looking for a desintation wedding? If so, consider flight costs and high travel seasons when you choose the date.

3. Thinking about a specific location for your wedding that's fairly popular? You may have to choose a wedding date based on when that location is available.

4. If others will need to travel long distances to attend your wedding, consider choosing a wedding date that will not inconvenience your guests.

Tips & Warnings

• Read guides that suggest the best times to have a wedding in a certain destination; just keep in mind that those dates will be more popular with others as well.

• There are no guarantees. No matter what date you choose, something could go wrong; just be prepared and take it in stride.