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to worry so much about which month to get married in

86 replies

Teaplease29 · 07/04/2021 10:11

May? June? Or July?

In Buckinghamshire. We will have to pick a date soon. We love a venue which is quite outdoorsy but with a marquee.

I'm getting myself so stressed trying to predict the weather. Looking up average rainfall for each month 😂 I know I'm being ridiculous and nothing is guaranteed.

WWYD?

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MaryIsA · 07/04/2021 12:15

I went to a wedding in June - North West - big open barn venue. Everyone left early as it was absolutely bloody freezing after a scorching day. There was a firepit that we all huddled round like penguins, people went home and bought back rugs. But it was just too cold.

Went to one in May where people were sitting out till well in the evening.

You just can't tell! Pick a date, have a back up plan and umbrellas ready if necessary.

QueenGoblin · 07/04/2021 12:19

I would say May is a good month, and I'm not just biased because I got married in May!

June is a bit more hit and miss. July is a bit more consistently nice.

The thing is, you can plan all you like but you can just never know.

I had warm weather for my wedding, it was a bit overcast but the photographer said that was better for photos.

A cousin had an outdoor August wedding and there was torrential rain the whole day. The days leading up to it had been amazing weather.

An aunt got married in February and overnight there was a massive snow blizzard that left about a foot of snow.

If this week has proven anything, it's that British weather is crazy and unpredictable.

Chickenlickeninthepot · 07/04/2021 12:26

It's impossible to know. We've had snow flurries twice today yet last week I was putting sunscreen on. Pick the date that works best for you, you can work round the weather.

WeWereOnABreak10 · 07/04/2021 12:27

I got married in March 2 years ago and the whlea

WeWereOnABreak10 · 07/04/2021 12:27

@WeWereOnABreak10

I got married in March 2 years ago and the whlea
The weather was stunning. You just can't predict it.
VienneseWhirligig · 07/04/2021 12:28

I got married in October and had glorious sunshine. My friend got married in June and it pissed it down. You can't really predict British weather.

sunflowertulip · 07/04/2021 12:33

We got married at the end of May, wedding day was lovely weather, and our anniversary has almost always been sunny and warm! Two days before our wedding it was cold and rainy though. Agree with others though, plan for worst, hope for best!

Littlefluffyclouds13 · 07/04/2021 12:38

I've been married twice and unbelievably managed to do it in the same month Grin
October is normally a beautiful month full of clear skies and sunshine and I was blessed both times!

TheDogsMother · 07/04/2021 12:43

We were supposed to get married last May and we chose that time specifically because it is a beautiful time of year with everything coming into flower. It is a gorgeous drive to the venue and we felt it looked at it's loveliest in May. Typically it turned out to be a gloriously sunny and warm day. Then Covid ........ so we got married on the 30th October on a grey and drizzly day. The photographer said the light was far better though compared to a bright, sunny day.

WalkinginMemphis2 · 07/04/2021 12:44

In some respects you can’t possibly know, that’s why if I were to get married again I’d do it in autumn/winter you know where you are then don’t you!

On another note I would look seriously at the rainfall averages....I seem to remembering reading a couple of articles about how England is now very susceptible to a ‘June Moonson’ - take a look at that.

Another thing to consider is flowers/trees where you’re getting married if you go for earlier/mid-may there should be a lot of blossom and spring flowers still in bloom. Early June tends to be very green with the best of the summer displays late June to mid-July.

Alaimo · 07/04/2021 12:48

DH and I got married in late autumn. It rained in the morning but it was dry enough in the afternoon that we could spend a bit of time outside. However, because of the time of year we had picked a venue that could work in any weather, with plenty of space to socialise inside.

In contrast, friends who got married in July had picked a venue that was fairly small inside, thinking we could use the (lovely) garden grounds to spread out. It poured with rain all day so everyone was stuck inside, and while it was fine it did feel a bit claustrophobic as the day went on. So, hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and you'll have a lovely day.

4amWitchingHour · 07/04/2021 13:01

There is no right answer here. We got married on 1st June. Gorgeous sunshine, not too hot. Day before had been torrential rain and thunderstorms, day after was grey and overcast.

Allywill · 07/04/2021 13:06

We got married in April. There are no guarantees in this country with the weather. April gave us more choice in terms of dates and venues as it was not as popular as may - august. The weather was lovely in fact but that was pure luck obs. Don’t stress about the weather - you can’t control it so put it to the back of your head - there will be enough things to worry about!

amusedbush · 07/04/2021 13:08

The weather tends to be better in late spring than the middle of summer, when it’s usually muggy and wet. I’d say May or September.

Pedalpushers · 07/04/2021 13:11

How many of your potential guests are teachers?

The month with the lowest average rainfall is April - but cooler obviously, cheaper though! Highest average monthly rainfall outside of winter is August I believe, but summer rain is quite pleasant.

If it's the UK, it might rain. Choose a venue with nice options for if it rains and relax!

The best wedding I have ever been to was in December, it really doesn't matter.

Tereseta · 07/04/2021 13:14

We married in August and there was flash floods and thunder and lightning
I spent my wedding morning in argos buying all their brollies! Still had an amazing day. Can't plan for weather just have a contingency plan!

tiredteacher100 · 07/04/2021 13:15

Early July. In school folklore it's always boiling hot until just before the schools break up for summer -after that it's cold and wet!

countrygirl99 · 07/04/2021 13:16

It's the UK. You won't know if you have nice weather for the photos until the are actually being taken.

hellcatspangle · 07/04/2021 13:28

I always think may and September are the most reliable months here, although you just can't predict the weather so have to accept it might rain whenever you get married.

blackheartsgirl · 07/04/2021 13:31

I'm getting married dec next year!

I'm not too bothered about the weather, I'm hoping it will snow lol

MrsBungle · 07/04/2021 13:40

Just pick a month - you can’t predict it. I got married in February and it was cold but clear and sunny all day. Two of my friends got married the same year in July and August and it peed down all day. I hate hot weddings. All dressed up when it’s boiling is horrible.

Arrierttyclock · 07/04/2021 18:30

I got married on bonfire night and it was unseasonably warm, people were sitting outside with no coats on it was lovely. My SIL got married in July and it was soooooo hot it was uncomfortable. I'd go with May

Pheebs2021 · 07/04/2021 19:14

We picked our wedding month based on where we wanted to go on our Honeymoon and what month the weather was best and what we wanted to see.

Robin233 · 07/04/2021 19:30

We got married 1st May because I liked the date.
It was a Friday and though a bit cold the sun shone all day.
Congratulations on your wedding by the way.

nokidshere · 07/04/2021 20:08

We got married 1st May because I liked the date. It was a Friday

Pretty much the reason we chose it lol it was also a Friday! 1987