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Spring weddings
Fresh flowers, soft colors and unpredictable weather. Plan cover for showers and layers for cool evenings.
- Peonies, ranunculus, tulips, sweet peas
- Pastels and fresh greens
- A rain plan and wraps
- Light, seasonal menus
Planning the wedding · 5 subtopics: Weddings by season
What spring, summer, fall and winter weddings each ask of you — weather, flowers, colors, food, attire and ideas month by month.
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Summer weddings
Long evenings and peak demand. Shade, water and a later ceremony keep everyone comfortable.
- Book early: peak season
- Ceremony later in the day
- Shade, fans and water
- Light fabrics for everyone
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Fall weddings
Rich colors, harvest food and golden light. Sunset comes early, so plan photos and lighting around it.
- Burgundy, rust, olive and gold
- Dahlias, mums, berries and grasses
- Earlier ceremony for daylight
- Warm drinks and layers
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Winter weddings
Candlelight, velvet and evergreens — and often lower prices. Plan for cold, early dark and travel delays.
- Indoor ceremony or a heated space
- Candles and warm lighting
- Evergreens, berries and amaryllis
- Coats, wraps and a cloakroom
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Holiday-weekend weddings
Long weekends make travel easier for guests but raise prices and compete with family plans. Send save-the-dates earlier.
- Save-the-dates 8–12 months ahead
- Book hotel blocks early
- Expect higher prices
- Plan around family traditions
Articles on by season.
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Fall Wedding Guest Outfit Ideas for Men: What to Wear by Dress Code
Colors, fabrics, layers and shoes for an autumn wedding, matched to the dress code on the invitation.
Venues & locations3 min read
Fall wedding ideas: dates, colors, menus and weather (September to November)
Why fall is the most popular wedding season in the US, how to pick a date around peak foliage and holidays, color palettes, seasonal food and a cold-evening plan.
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Winter wedding ideas: December holidays, New Year’s Eve and snowy venues
Why winter can be the best-value season, planning around the holidays and snow, cozy décor, warm menus and keeping guests comfortable.
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The outdoor wedding weather plan (make it before you need it)
Tents, indoor backups, decision deadlines, heat and cold, wind and rain — and how to keep it beautiful either way.
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