Planning Your Wedding
Planning your wedding can be one of the most stressful times in a relationship. From short listing the wedding venues to choosing the dress. Weddings are without a doubt a challenging day to plan. There are so many decisions to consider when planning. One of the main decisions is what time of year to get married. There is a lot of debate surrounding the best time of year but ultimately, it’s down to personal preference. Some couples love a winter wedding and others dream of a beaming hot summers day for theirs.
With the average cost of a UK wedding at £20,700 it’s important you make the right decisions for you as a couple. Depending on the time of year you might even be able to get yourself a bargain.
Spring Weddings
Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. Spring brings life back into the year with birds chirping and flowers blooming. Depending on the time of the season, spring weddings can also be cheaper. Early spring weddings are considered off peak as the weather can be a bit hit and miss.
Wedding venues charge a bit less for exclusive hire during off peak times to try and draw in more customers. Depending on the venue, off peak weddings can be 10-35% cheaper. Although Spring can be cheaper, it’s worth making plans incase of rain. Finding a venue with lots of indoor space could be the right choice.
Summer Weddings
Summer is the peak time of year for couples getting married. Often referred to as ‘Wedding Season’, summer brings reliably warm weather. The warm weather is perfect for outdoor weddings or photoshoots. As summer is the peak time for weddings, the demand for wedding venue hire and suppliers reflects it.
Wedding venues in the summer can be difficult to secure. There is lots of competition for couples who want to get married in the summer which sometimes forces couples to delay their wedding a year later to secure the perfect wedding venue. Don’t let this dissuade you from finding your wedding venue hire, our venue finder tool can find you the perfect venue.
Autumn Weddings
Autumn brings slightly cooler but mild weather throughout the UK. In recent years the autumn seasons have been warmer than usual. The warmer weather makes autumn an ideal season to tie the knot. Like spring, in some cases, venues may charge less during the off peak season. Early autumn can still be considered ‘Wedding Season’ as the late summer weather bleeds into the first couple of weeks of autumn.
Compared to the average wedding cost in the UK, the average cost of a wedding in October is £17,991. That’s £2,709 cheaper than the average. For those who don’t like the idea of being in a big wedding dress or three piece suit in the peak summer heat, autumn can be the next best option.
Winter Weddings
Winter, the chilliest of the seasons. Winter is truly off peak when looking for wedding venue hire and suppliers. While some couples love the summer heat, other couples dream of a winter wonderland wedding. The average cost of a wedding in January is £15,712. That’s a massive £4,988 cheaper than the UK average!
Although winter is the coldest time of the year, it’s not the worst time to be wearing a big wedding dress and a thick three piece suit. Wedding venues that receive most of their bookings during the summer will be more than happy to provide a heavy discount in the quieter winter months. Check out our ultimate guide to winter wedding planning. You may also be able to get big discounts on wedding photographers, bands and singers.
Tip: When planning a winter wedding make sure you visit the venues in person during winter.
The Perfect Time of Year
Whichever time of year you choose, it’ll be the perfect one for you. Whether you’re looking to save some money or having a big summer blowout you will be able to find the perfect wedding venue at VenueScanner. Each season has its pros and cons but what matters the most is that it’s perfect for you as a couple.
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