There are only a handful of days which can impact your life at large in a huge way, and your wedding date is surely one of such dates. It is a day that is marked in red in your calendars and will be celebrated year after year. It is a day you will be sharing with family and friends and retelling the story behind. So it is only natural that once that all-important question is popped, you and your partner sit and search for that perfect date. The date which is perfect for a wedding and a date which is fun to remember and sounds and looks perfect on paper! People like to consider various different factors when they decide on a date. Some like their wedding date to fall on a holiday, some explicitly do not, some like it to be astrologically and celestially perfect, palindrome-aesthetic, and some like to carry a bit of luck on their side as they say “I do”. Some of the deciding factors in choosing the right wedding date are:
Season: The first step toward choosing that perfect wedding date lies in finding that perfect season for you to host your wedding in. This will definitely help you narrow down your search to a couple of months in the calendar. Do you want a white wedding with freshly snowed landscapes outside and warm coziness indoors? Do you want a spring garden wedding? Or did you always dream of a summer beach wedding? Once you decide on the season, we are closer to finding the perfect date. The fall season tends to be the most popular as the days are perfect and the scenery beautiful. Summer comes to a close second.
Special dates: Another perfect choice for your wedding date would be a specific special day for you and your fiancé. Maybe it's the day you both met each other or started seeing each other officially. Choosing a meaningful day as your wedding date makes it easy to remember and also a lot more special. Also, you can go for creative dates that either mix both of your birthdays or carry with it a cool story or have some significance in your lives. Also, lucky dates, full moons, supermoons, etc. are some of the things taken into account while choosing that perfect date.
Budget and availability: The final thing to consider is the budget that you are working with and the availability of wedding venues. A wedding in fall is more sought after, hence the prices are hiked up and the chances for availability on the popular dates are slim. So maybe you can consider picking another season. But if the budget isn't an issue, you can go in and get that date, but the venue is still a concern. It is a good idea to probably keep an open mind about the venue or the date because of the chances that while one might work out in your favor, others wouldn't. Or if you plan way ahead or you are just lucky, you can just get the venue you love at the exact date you have your heart set on!
Month-by-month best wedding dates in 2021
January
A new year. A new beginning. What can be better than that? A fresh start, but still in the thick of winter, a January wedding is sure to bring in a wide array of new hopes and promises for new beginnings. With a foot into a fresh new year, and the hope for spring just around the corner, January is a refreshing new start we will all appreciate, and we are sure many newly engaged couples are planning to get hitched in January, especially the ones who had to cancel their wedding due to certain virus in 2020 (we don't mention the C-word in 2021!). Here are the best wedding dates in January 2021:
January 1
January 2
January 7
January 8
January 11
January 20
January 21
January 28
February
A shorter month, February is full of action and occasions. Superbowl Sunday, Groundhog Day, and Valentine’s Day are just a few of the reasons. It is no surprise that Valentine's Day is the third most popular day to propose, after New Year's Eve and Christmas Day. It is the day to celebrate love after all! The month of February provides several perfect opportunities for friends and daily to gather and celebrate. There is hope in the air as spring plays peek-a-boo and is just out of reach, and warmer days are coming. With a wedding in February, you will have a lot of options to choose from! Some of the options are:
February 1
February 2
February 7
February 8
February 11
February 14
February 27
March
With March comes spring and all kinds of beauty. Nature blooms with a charm of her own, and every year it fascinates us in a new and enticing way. With occasions like Spring equinox and holidays like St. Patrick's Day, March comes with promises of warmer breezy weather and fun festivities. With days finally getting longer and the weather beautiful, lovestruck couples will love to tie the knot in the beautiful spread of nature that spring brings to our lives. Some of the best wedding dates in March 2021are:
March 3
March 5
March 7
March 8
March 11
March 14
March 20
March 28
April
At the onset of spring, when you start feeling the warmth of the season, you can finally dream about your exotic honeymoon vacation. While the flower markets are filled with brightly hued daffodils, magnolias, and azaleas, many couples take the vow of union with the love of their lives in vibrant wedding celebrations. The beginning of April 2021 is full of holidays this year and Easter arrives early in 2021. From pastel Easter-themed weddings to eco-friendly celebrations inspired by Earth Day, April sure brings bountiful celebrations. Here are the best wedding dates in April 2021:
April 4
April 7
April 8
April 11
April 22
April 27
May
May crawls slowly to the warmer side of the year, but is still pretty and cheerful, and is a popular month for weddings worldwide. Seasonal flowers are in full bloom and the month is full of events and holidays. The vibrant colors, making its way for wedding decorations, make getting married in the month of May 2021 an amazing idea. From a focus on mothers on Mother's Day to a wedding celebrated remembering the family members in the Army on the Army Day, the month comes with opportunities, and picture-perfect weather to match. Here are the best wedding dates in May 2021:
May 7
May 8
May 11
May 26
June
June arrives and summer weddings fill up the calendar instantly. A wonderful month for summer nuptials, June comes with its own share of special dates. The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, is an incredibly popular time to get married. School is out, summer vacations are in and people are in a celebratory mood, so this might be a perfect time to host a destination wedding, a beach wedding, or a mountain wedding and you can follow it up with an exotic trip to somewhere magical in the high summer days. Here are the best wedding dates in June 2021:
June 7
June 8
June 11
June 20
June 24
July
The month starts with Independence Day, which falls on a Sunday, a perfect weekend for a patriotic-themed wedding celebration. This is also the perfect time of the year for a backyard barbeque reception. Since the weather is perfect and sunny, you can also incorporate fun outdoor activities to involve the wedding party and the guests. No matter what you go for, you are sure to end up with amazing pictures to tell the tale. However, if you are thinking about an outdoor reception, make sure you have enough shaded spaces for the guests to cool down, or host an indoor/outdoor combo party instead. Here are the best wedding dates in July 2021:
July 4
July 11
July 18
July 24
August
Weddings in August are pretty popular, as the sunny days are more pleasant and perfect, and the summer is still here, but autumn is just around the corner. This is the perfect weather for campfires by the beach and s’mores for your wedding dessert. There are several popular occasions strewn along the month of August too. Some of the dates in August 2021 that you might wanna go for are:
August 7,
August 8
August 11
August 22
September
A perfect transition from the end of summer into fall, September days are pleasant and balmy, which opens up opportunities for atmospherically perfect outdoor ceremonies and receptions. With the summer mellowing down and autumn equinox falling in the month, evenings begin to draw in with a cozy chill. If you and your partner are hoping to get hitched in September 2021, some of the dates you can consider are:
September 7
September 8
September 21
September 22
October
Autumn proposals and autumn weddings are infamous. Maybe it's the nature seating the perfect ambiance for a wedding, with colored leaves and nippy weather, or maybe it's just the thrill of the holidays ahead, October is full of excitement and bliss. You can go for a wedding which is the postcard image of a perfect fall day, or maybe add a bit of a spooky element to your special day. Either way, your fall wedding is sure to leave a warm and lasting impression. If you are looking at potential dates in October 2021, they are:
October 7
October 8
October 12
November
Right after Halloween ends, and November starts, it signals that the holiday season is creeping in, and we better get ready for all the fun and festivities. With Thanksgiving, Veteran’s Day, and the anticipated countdown to Christmas and Hanukkah, November is packed with action and good spirit. Couples getting married in November have not only an important monumental day to celebrate amidst all the festivity, but also a cozy December to look forward to and a relaxed Christmas together! While the weather gets consistently cooler in November, there is also the chance of the infamous November rain, so be mindful of that when choosing your wedding venue. The best dates in November 2021 are
November 7
November 8
November 11
November 12
November 19
December
The coldest and the most festive month of the season, December comes with a magic of its own. Not only is it the month when most of the proposals happen, but it is also a popular time to get married! This means plenty of cozy weddings and jewel-toned decors and a dash of nostalgic reverie. Winter solstice is a great option for a cozy wedding with warm drinks, fireplaces, and ambient lighting. One of the busiest months for most, December is packed with festivities, family, fun, and a general feeling of celebration. Add a wedding to the mix and it will just be magical. If you are lucky, you might actually get a truly "white wedding" with snowy paradise outside and celebration indoors! Here are the best wedding dates in December 2021:
December 2
December 7
December 8
December 11
December 19
December 22
While a date might hold special significance for you, it is also encouraged that you keep an open mind about your wedding date and stay a little flexible. Also, from a wider perspective- love has no season. If you are tying the knot to the right person, the person you love, every season and every month of the year can be awesome and lucky and perfect for a new start! It is always good to keep that in the back of your mind. If you and your partner are planning to tie the knot in 2021, it might be great to plan ahead and mark that date. However, if nothing else, 2020 has been a reminder that while we have our plans, the universe might have some completely different plans for us! So the main lesson we should be carrying on to the next year is that plans might be shaken and toppled, so having intentions is good, but staying flexible is the key to staying sane. However we are 92% sure 2021 is going to be a much better year for us, it is safe to make plans, because when it comes to choosing the dates and claiming your perfect wedding venue, better be early and call dibs, than late!
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