01/28/2026
Recently engaged and trying to pick a date?
Picking a date is a big decision! You want to make sure you give yourself enough time to plan without having to feel stressed. Personally, I think 1 year to plan is a great timeline and I wouldn’t recommend anything less than 8 months if you’re wanting a standard sized wedding.
That said, when picking a date you should consider the following things…
1. Does this month/time of year make sense? Is it already busy with holidays or is it wide open? Is sickness rampant this time of year or not usually? Try your best to avoid times that will always be busy no matter what. You don’t want to share your day with other things or cram all the fun into one time of the year. Avoiding cold and flu season seems like a wise decision for you as the Bride, but also for any crucial people to be there - like your bridal party or your grandma!
2. Does this day conflict with anything else? It may seem insignificant to share your wedding day with a family member’s birthday, but I’d just avoid it if you can. The more space you can put between annual celebrations, the better
3. Does this date give you enough time to do all the pre wedding celebrations? Do you have enough space between events to at least do the Bridal Shower and Bach parties? Think about the calendar as a whole and what all you’re asking from your VIP attendees.
Happy planning!