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There are so many things to think about when it comes to planning a wedding. How many people will come? What venue will you choose? What food will you serve? But before you can answer any of those questions, you probably want to decide when the big day is going to be.
According to wedding planners, there are actually better times of the year to get married than others — it all depends on what your priorities are.
INSIDER spoke to Lisa Kahn, owner of Lisa Kahn Events in Southern California, Renny Pedersen, owner of Chicago’s Bliss Weddings and Events, and Tessa Brand, owner of Southern California-based Tessa Lyn Events, to figure out what the best seasons are to get married in.
If you want comfortable weather, the best season is probably autumn.
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The problem with searching for the best seasons weather-wise is that weather is very location-specific, Renny Pedersen told INSIDER.
The good news? There is one season that the wedding planners all agree is usually the best: autumn.
“In Chicago, I would say the best times for people to get married are either September or October in the fall because the weather is always nice,” Pedersen said.
“September is probably the best time because it’s on that cusp of the end of summer. You can still have a summery feel, but if you really want to have a fall feel, you can still do a transitional fall look as well. The weather is always great. It’s not too hot, it’s not cold, and it’s not snowing yet.”
Both Kahn and Brand agreed, saying that autumn is a great time for weddings in Southern California as well.
“I think the perfect time to get married is September and October in Southern California because you have great sunsets, predictable weather, and usually the temperature is right in the middle, which is where you want it,” Brand told INSIDER.
Even if you choose an autumn wedding, you’ll want to research local weather patterns.
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If you’re in a different area and you’re not sure when the “good” weather is happening, Kahn recommended doing a little research.
“I would say always talk to a planner,” she told INSIDER. “Weather apps are hard. I would say also look at the history of weather in the city that you’re getting married in — like in an almanac — and see what the weather has been like in previous years. Every city and every state has different weather patterns, but the patterns are usually similar.”
But, autumn weddings can get pricey.
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However, all three wedding planners noted that booking a wedding during those temperate normally means that venues, planners, photographers, videographers (and everything else) may be a little more expensive since many people want to get married during that time.
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