Wedding Department Wedding Blog

There must be something to the fact that the number of fall weddings and other late season events are going up.  After all spring is thought to be the season of love and romance and it used to be the dream of every girl to be a June bride.  Make no mistake there are many weddings in the spring and summer but fall is coming up fast.

There are many reasons for the move to the later seasons.   These include keen competition for choice venues in the spring and summer.  As the favorite church and reception halls are snapped up brides are looking for an alternative where they can plan the date and get the church and hall of their choice.

People seem to be more open to more non traditional choices.  Just as a white cake can now be replaced with chocolate, couples are not longer looked down upon for an”out of season” wedding.  There now is less pressure to conform and there seems to be more acceptances for individual choices.  After the last thing the bride wants is to face the disapproval of family and friends.

As a matter of fact an out of season wedding used to caused the nattering nabobs to begin waging tongues with innuendo and scandalous rumors of  a forced or shotgun wedding.  Not so today.  Even the old adage about a white gown has largely fallen to the way side. 

Fall is a logical time to gather a large number of friends and family, if only for a day or two.  It may be more difficult to get people together in the spring and summer.  There are many other events that vie for our attention such as family vacations, summer camp, and other weddings and other out door getaways.  A fall wedding is a great way to offer your guests a chance to attend with out causing them to choose between conflicting events.

Not to mention the fact that every one saves with a late season event.  Brides can take advantage of saving on reception hall rates because many venues are eager to stretch their season and many are willing to offer “off season” rates.  This goes for other Amities as well from tuxedo rentals to cars.  Your guests will also be able to take advantage of off season travel rates and lower prices for hotel rooms too.

Do your homework and you can enjoy all the advantages of planning an off season wedding.