Best months to get married in

Has the last 18 months changed your original wedding plans? Struggling to settle on a new date? We'll help you decide which month to get married in the UK.

Whether your wedding date decision is based on availability, budget or you’re hoping to hold your big day on a sentimental date, here are the pro’s and con’s of each month of the year, to help you decide the best month to get married in the UK.

Best Months to Get Married

January

Only 1% of couples choose to get married in January, so its great month to pick if you want a wedding with a difference that will lighten everyone’s January blues – you’ll definitely have plenty of choice when it comes to dates! January weddings are often cheaper, so you’ll get more for your money. You could even bag a last-minute deal.

February

Arguably the most romantic month of all, obviously, what could be more perfect than a Valentine’s Day wedding? If you had a Valentine’s proposal, it’s a great way to mark the occasion, and you could go wild with a red heart themed day.

March

Spring weddings are famously pretty for a reason, as March sees the first sprinkling of daffodils and crocuses. Only 4% of weddings take place in March, so venues could be persuaded into offering a discounted deal – a wedding in the quiet season is an incredibly clever way to save money on your wedding. The weather in March is fresh, but sunny.

April

7% of brides choose to get married in April – which is usually the month Easter falls in, so your guests will benefit from the school holidays. April hits the balance of warmer weather without the sweat-inducing heat of high summer.

May

The month of fresh flowers and sunny spells, 13% of weddings take place in May, making it one of the most popular months to get married in the UK – if it’s good enough for Harry and Meghan, it’s good enough for us! 46

June

With the longest day’s of the year, it’s no surprise June is a popular month to get married – 12% of weddings take place in June. It doesn’t get dark until well into the evening, making June perfect for a marquee reception. The downside, It’ll be pricey, and many venues are booked up years in advance during June.

July

The height of summer, July is very popular with brides: a huge 14% of weddings take place this month, making it the second most popular month to get married in. Beautiful July deserves a dreamy outdoor venue, and with new laws regarding weddings being proposed, it could end up being cost effective too!

August

August is officially the most popular month to get married with 18% of couples choose to tie the knot in this sun-filled month. With school holidays and balmy weather, its not hard to see why… Most children have the entire month off of school, so inviting families is a doddle. And it goes without saying, you can practically bank on perfect weather.

September

September is often blessed with good weather, and has better availability than in the summer months, which is why it’s one of the most popular months for a wedding in the UK. 13% of weddings take place in September. This month isn’t in such high demand as the May to August period, so your venue will probably have more flexibility on dates.

October

Golden crunchy leaves and beautiful clear skies are both seriously dreamy wedding accompaniments – there’s nothing quite like an Autumn wedding! Brides certainly agree, with 8% of them choosing to get married in October. All those red and yellow leaves are the ultimate ready-made photographic backdrop. The downside to October weddings is the nights start to draw in after the equinox, making an al fresco soiree tricky.

Crisp cold and atmospheric, November is the perfect month for a winter wedding. It’s a great option for brides on a budget, with 27% of November brides citing the price as their reason for choosing this month. With frost underfoot and maybe even a few icicles, November can be seriously photogenic. The only problem is, It’s a rather cold and dark month, so you’ll need to spend a lot of your budget on making your venue cosy and warm.

December

There’s more than one way to have a white Christmas! A festive big day is truly magical, and a real way to make a style statement. Be sure to give guests a lot of notice as it’s the busiest party season of all. Working around Christmas weather can be tricky, and a snowfall can throw transport plans into chaos.