Top Five Reasons Summer Hosts the Most Weddings

Wednesday, 14 July 2010 10:25

Falling in step with the popular term “June Bride,” 10.8 percent of all weddings take place in June, making it indeed the most popular wedding month, according to www.aweddingministers.com. August follows closely behind, as do May and July. Melissa Margarita-DiStefano from Masterpiece Weddings says, “Summer weddings, to me, are so special because it involves bringing together family with an ice-cold drink at the ceremony and light colors and flavors at your reception.” Why else do most brides prefer the summer ceremony?

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Here’s why:

The More the Merrier
With summer in full swing, guests are better able to dodge work or school to help you celebrate the big day.

April Showers Bring May Flowers
Sure, any florist is able to fly in those orange lilies from overseas at any time of the year. However, compared to spring, summer boasts almost double the variety of flowers. And they are natively grown so not only will they light up the room, but they’ll save you a pretty penny, too. Visit www.weddings.about.com to see which flowers will be in full bloom for your big day.

Go Bare
Shoulders, that is. Seventy-five percent of wedding dresses on the market are sleeveless. The summer heat—although sometimes unbearable—allows you to show some skin. Weddingdresses.com has more than 400 dresses perfect for a summer wedding.

Location, Location, Location
Summer opens up an endless list of possible venues. Many couples swap their vows at the beach or in a garden. Thinking about tying the knot in Gainesville? Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and the Baughman Center both provide beautiful backdrops for a small, summer ceremony.

Be Bold
Outdoor weddings scream bold colors. Experiment with two or three bright colors that will brighten up an outdoor wedding, which would otherwise overwhelm a wedding chapel. Weddings.lovetoknow.com provides tons of wedding color advice for each summer venue.

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