It’s no secret that it takes a lot of work to plan a wedding. In fact, the average couple spends 528 hours planning their wedding. This equates to 66 full, eight-hour workdays, or a full three months.
While people spend most of their timing planning out the big things like the wedding dress, the venue, and the food, it’s also important that you don’t forget about the little wedding details.
One small wedding detail that isn’t so little after all is the time of the wedding.
As we all know, timing is everything, and this is especially true when it comes to weddings.
But, what is the ideal wedding time?
Check out this guide to learn how to land on the perfect wedding time.
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Consider the Day and Month First
Before you try to nail down your wedding day timeline, you first want to decide which month and which day of the week you want to get married on.
If you already have this set in stone, you can jump ahead. However, if you’re still struggling to decide, here are some things to keep in mind:
- Saturday is undoubtedly the best day for wedding, as this means people don’t have to take work off and they’ll have Sunday for recovering/traveling back home
- May through October is the most popular wedding season
- If you live in an area with nice weather year-round, consider having your wedding in the off-season
- Keep your guest list in mind: For example, if you’re inviting a lot of teachers to your wedding, it may be best to have your wedding during the school year when everyone will be around
What to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Time
Once you’ve settled on a date, you need to choose a wedding time. Most weddings start between 1 and 4 pm, but the exact hour you choose will depend on a number of factors. Here are some things you want to keep in mind when choosing a time:
Time of Year
If you’re getting married in the winter, you may want to start your wedding earlier so you can take advantage of the daylight hours.
Venue
A lot of venues make you shut down the party at midnight. If you want to have a longer reception, then consider starting the ceremony earlier.
You’ll also want to check with the music and catering company to see how long they’re willing to work.
Budget
An early morning wedding may seem like a good idea, but this can make your overall costs more expensive, as this means you’ll have to cater to your guests all day.
However, an early wedding means you get to enjoy more of your big day and feel less rushed.
Guest List
Are you inviting young adults to your wedding who are going to be up for partying all night? Or, are you inviting a lot of parents who may need to tuck their kids into bed or leave early to relieve a babysitter?
Before setting a time, consider your guest list.
Are You Ready to Choose Your Wedding Time?
Now that you’ve read this article, you should have a better idea of what you want your wedding time to be.
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