Getting Lucky with a Spring Wedding
The Skinny on Spring Weather
Spring weather varies dramatically in different parts of the U.S. In the south in particular, temperatures in the 70s and 80’s are a daily occurrence. With great weather also comes early spring rain and thunderstorms. So…to play it safe, know what weather is forecasted for your wedding day, make sure to give your out-of-town guests whatever wardrobe tips they need to be prepared, and always—we repeat, ALWAYS—have a bad-weather backup plan.
Spring Holidays
Between holidays and school spring break, there are quite a few days that could cause some potential hiccups. If you plan to have your wedding over Memorial Day weekend, for example, you and your guests might encounter some serious competition for flights and hotel accommodations.
Here are a few dates to keep in mind:
Mother’s Day – Always a Sunday in May
Memorial Day – Always a Monday in May
Father’s Day – Always a Sunday in June
Palm Sunday – Typically in March or April
Easter – Typically in March or April
Passover – Typically in March or April
Ramadan – Varies
Hint: Save-the-dates for destination weddings typically get sent out 8–12 months in advance, while save-the-dates for local weddings can be sent out closer to 4 months in advance.
Spring Wedding Pros & Cons
There are so many pros to saying ‘I do’ in the spring—some you might not have considered!
Spring décor. Think pretty pastels, blooming azaleas, and fresh greenery!
You might get more “yes” replies because friends and family aren’t taking conflicting vacations left and right like during the carefree days of summer.
You could have the best of both worlds with an indoor/outdoor wedding—if the weather cooperates or you rent a pretty tent!
But there are definitely some negatives to a spring wedding:
Spring weather is completely unpredictable in most areas of the U.S. especially the south.
Venue and vendor pricing starts to creep upward. Take a look at your budget and decide whether you can afford a peak-wedding season affair...if not, plan for the early part of the season and save.
Destination wedding and honeymoon prices could also go up due to spring break and all the folks looking to get a head start on their tan.
Your favorite venues and vendors could be booked up months to years in advance for springtime wedding dates. Yup, it's all about supply and demand…
Since spring is that lovely period of transition between winter and summer, you can basically get away with any color scheme. If you're into the moody blues and grays of early spring's sometimes stormy skies and cooler temps, go with it. But, those so-close-to-summer days of May and June are just begging for vibrant combos of peach, coral, and other bright colors.
Peach, grey and burgundy wedding color combinations looks elegant and sunny perfect for a spring wedding in 2023. Peach bridesmaid dresses looks gorgeous and bright. Peach and burgundy wedding bouquets are colorful. It's a great match that the bride in white and the groom in grey suit with peach corsage. Do not forget to decorate you wedding cake with peach flowers, choose peach and burgundy centerpieces, and white, burgundy place cards.
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen
You want your bridesmaids to be comfortable on your wedding day in any kind of weather, right? So depending on what you anticipate, you may need to think about a few wardrobe accessories. If rain is a possibility, consider monogrammed rain boots concealed under long bridesmaid dresses…or even clear umbrellas that aren't just practical but make for cute photos, too. On the other hand, if your location tends to get hot, hot, hot in late spring, opt for shorter, breezier dresses and maybe some parasols to keep your girls cool all day long.
For groomsmen, you have a little more wiggle room when it comes to their springtime wedding attire. Despite the potential for rain, lighter suit jackets—or no jackets at all!—would doubtless be appreciated. Play around with khaki, rolled sleeves, suspenders, and even sneakers! And if you have the groomsmen carry the emergency umbrellas, the whole party will be ready for anything!
SPRING WEDDING FLOWERS—
April showers really do bring May flowers, so there’s no better time to give in to your floral fantasies than during your spring wedding! Here are a few of our favorite spring blooms:
Peonies. Is it even a spring wedding if there aren’t any peonies? We’re mostly joking, of course, but this is a classic flower that comes in endlessly flattering colors.
Amaranthus are those droopy, trendy, and incredibly versatile flowers you’ve been seeing so much on Pinterest. They’re the perfect complement to a spring bouquet.
Baby’s Breath are a tried-and-true accent to any spring wedding.
Ranunculus, aka the Buttercup, is brilliantly colored and totally in season.
Succulents are appropriate year-round, but even more so in spring!
Eucalyptus is essential for any greenery-obsessed bride’s bouquet.