6 Reasons Why Summer is the Hottest Season to Celebrate Your Wedding
So you're newly engaged, CONGRATULATIONS! If you're wondering which season is best to celebrate your big day, we have a recommendation. We have six reasons why summer is the best time to get married, so grab your sunglasses and bucket hat, and let's get to it!
1. Grab Your Sunglasses, Sunblock, and Passport!
A vacation and wedding all in one!
If you LOVE to travel, and you're keeping your wedding small, a summer destination wedding may be for you! Historically, the hotter months are slower for island resorts, so they are known to offer great rates and wedding packages for you and your honey! As restrictions are lifting during the pandemic, this option is a fun and memorable way to celebrate the union of two people, and you can stay for your honeymoon when your guests leave!
2. Support Your Local Vendors
On the flip side, if traveling is not appealing to you and your guests, planning a wedding at home in the summer months is also a great option. Planning your wedding locally means you get the best weather while also supporting your local venues and vendors! Being a wedding venue ourselves, we look forward to the summer because we love being a part of our guests' special moments.
3. Are You Bad with Rejection?
Who could say no to a party?
Summer is a time to kick back and relax. People often can take three-day weekends and cut out of work early because most summer holidays aren't family-oriented, like Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. This flexibility in scheduling is good news for couples who aren't accustomed to hearing "No" because flexibility means "Yes" to the RSVPs! No ugly crying *before* the wedding!
4. Looking for a Natural, Bridal Glow?
If you live in the Northeast, you know that sustaining a tan is a full-time job, and you may have to opt for an artificial or a bake-on tan if you're looking to have a beautiful glow, but not in the summertime! With everyone enjoying the brief amount of sun we get all year in New England, summer is the time when we all look our bronzy, best selves! If you plan a wedding in the summer, your bridal party and guests will all be sun-kissed and naturally glowy, and they'll have you to thank when they get the pictures.
5. So Fresh!
Produce loves summertime, which means that you'll be able to access better food and a better menu for your reception during the summer months. In alignment with supporting your local vendors, you can also contact your local farms and develop a tasty wedding menu!
Not only is produce the freshest in summer months, but you will also discover that many flowers grow naturally in the summertime like gardenias, lilies, and carnations. Decorating with flowers within the season can be more cost-effective and sustainable than purchasing flowers in the off-season from a greenhouse. Talk about flower power!
6. Do You Love to Party?
You can dance the night away!
We saved the best reason for last. Your wedding day goes by so fast, it's crucial to make it last for as long as you can, and thanks to the longer days in summer, the party can go on longer! The sun sets later in the summer, which means that you don't have to worry that you'll miss the Golden Hour for photos after the ceremony. Enjoy that summer sun and keep the party going!
Are you convinced? We hope that this article was helpful for your wedding planning. Of course, every season offers something special regarding weddings, and every Boston Winery wedding is exceptional. Learn more about our wedding venue and packages!
