Planning a wedding involves countless important decisions! From assembling your dream team of vendors to booking your honeymoon, every step of the process is exciting. However, before diving into those choices, there are a few essentials to address first: setting your wedding budget, picking a date, and touring venues. These tasks will not only lay the groundwork for your planning but also help streamline the rest of the process.
Since securing a wedding date is one of the first things to tackle, this blog post will provide some guidance on choosing the perfect date. Many couples start planning over a year in advance, and with that in mind, we’ve put together a guide featuring possible wedding dates in 2025. Whether you’re looking at popular fall Saturdays, special holidays, or dates with unique significance, there are plenty of options to consider.
Thanks to The Knot for compiling a list of lucky wedding dates. We’ve highlighted 2025 dates below, but for dates in 2023, 2024, and 2026, you can check out their full article.
JANUARY
Winter weddings can be stunning! Here in the Balsam Lake area, the snowy winter weather means you can still plan a beautiful celebration. Winter also offers a range of gorgeous unique season flowers that your florist can use to craft amazing arrangements. And don’t forget about fun accessories like faux fur shawls or long-sleeved dresses!
January also includes National Spouses Day, making it an extra special month for tying the knot.
Holidays:
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
National Days:
- January 6 – Cuddle Up Day
- January 26 – Spouses Day
Lucky Days:
- Thursday, January 2Saturday, January 25
Full Moon:
- Monday, January 13
FEBRUARY
February is the “Month of Love,” and Valentine’s Day is a classic choice for weddings. Adding festive elements like a margarita machine to celebrate National Margarita Day can make for a memorable event! Just be mindful of dates like Super Bowl Sunday, especially if you have football fans attending.
Holidays:
- Valentine’s Day – Friday, February 14Presidents Day – Monday, February 17
National Days:
- Margarita Day – Saturday, February 22
Lucky Days:
- Saturday, February 1
- Sunday, February 9
Full Moon:
- Wednesday, February 12
MARCH
With spring on the horizon, March brings vibrant colors and warmer weather. St. Patrick’s Day can inspire a green-and-gold themed wedding, while Mardi Gras can lend itself to lively purple, green, and gold decor.
Holidays and Religious Days:
- Mardi Gras – Tuesday, March 4St. Patrick’s Day – Monday, March 17
National Days:
- International Day of Happiness – Thursday, March 20
Lucky Days:
- Wednesday, March 5
Full Moon:
- Friday, March 14
APRIL
April weddings embrace spring’s full bloom. With warmer weather and vibrant flowers, it’s the perfect time for cooler, outdoor ceremonies. And don’t forget National Pet Day on April 11—an ideal excuse to include your furry friend in the festivities!
Holidays and Religious Days:
- Palm Sunday – Sunday, April 13Easter – Sunday, April 20
National Days:
- Pet Day – Friday, April 11
Lucky Days:
- Wednesday, April 2
Full Moon:
- Saturday, April 12
MAY
May is full of fun possibilities! Star Wars fans might want to plan for May 4th, and Memorial Day weekend provides extra flexibility with a three-day weekend. Don’t forget the one and only palindrome of 2025, 5-25-2025, which adds a unique touch to your wedding date.
Holidays:
- Cinco de Mayo – Monday, May 5Memorial Day – Monday, May 26
National Days:
- Star Wars Day – Sunday, May 4
Lucky Days:
- Friday, May 2
Full Moon:
- Monday, May 12
JUNE
June 20th marks the official start of summer! In the summer months, we often see a rise in the popularity of vibrant colors. Pink, orange, blue, you name it and we’re confident you’ll have a stunning color palette. The days are longer in the summer and as a result, you’ll have plenty of options at your disposal, as well as the opportunity to feature golden hour photos in one way or another! You can’t ignore the picture-perfect backdrops either, with the landscaping sure to be looking beautiful.
Holidays:
- Father’s Day – Sunday, June 15
- Juneteenth – Thursday, June 19
National Days:
- Say Something Nice Day – Sunday, June 1
- Donut Day – Friday, June 6
- Red Rose Day – Thursday, June 12
Lucky Days:
- Sunday, June 1
- Friday, June 6
- Friday, June 20
- Sunday, June 22
Full Moon:
- Wednesday, June 11
Other Notable Days Worth Mentioning:
- Pride Month – Entire Month
- Friday the 13th – Friday, June 13
- First Day of Summer – Friday, June 20
JULY
In case you needed another reason to have a fireworks display or sparkler send-off, having your wedding in July just might do the trick!
What other notable days fall in July? International Kissing Day would obviously be fitting for a wedding celebration and National Ice Cream Day could have an impact on your dessert selections!
Holidays:
- Independence Day – Friday, July 4
National Days:
- International Kissing Day – Sunday, July 6
- Ice Cream Day – Sunday, July 20
- International Friendship Day – Wednesday, July 30
Lucky Days:
- Wednesday, July 2
- Thursday, July 3
- Thursday, July 10
- Sunday, July 27
Full moon
- Thursday, July 10
AUGUST
While there are no federal holidays in this final full month of summer, weddings are sure to fill up the calendar! With the longer days, you’ll have plenty of flexibility in regards to your wedding day timeline. Thanks to the warmer weather, you’ll have the option of taking the party outside later in the evening to dance under the stars or even enjoy an evening fireworks display!
August also includes a trio of special days worth incorporating into your wedding day festivities too. Falling on the 10th, National S’mores Day could mean adding in a s’mores bar next to our large fire pit, which I’m sure all of your guests will love! National Couples Day is celebrated on the 18th and given that we’re talking all about weddings, I don’t think that one needs much more explaining! National Dog Day is on the 26th and as long as you pick a pet-friendly venue, you can include a “Dog of Honor” in the wedding fun!
National Days:
- S’mores Day – Sunday, August 10
- Couples Day – Monday, August 18
- Dog Day – Tuesday, August 26
Lucky Days:
- Friday, August 1
- Tuesday, August 12
- Friday, August 15
Full Moon:
- Saturday, August 9
SEPTEMBER
When choosing the most popular month for weddings, you could make a strong case for September holding the top spot. From the beautiful photo ops to the stunning color palettes (reds, oranges, yellows) and everything else, there’s simply a lot to love! Likewise, just as we referenced above with Memorial Day weekend, fall also provides a unique opportunity to utilize a three-day holiday weekend to your advantage. Falling on the first Monday of September each year, the Sunday before Labor Day always tends to be a great date for engaged couples to consider.
Did you know that National First Love Day is in September as well? For those marrying their high school sweetheart, this could definitely be the perfect day to say “I Do!”
Holidays:
- Labor Day – Monday, September 1
National Days:
- First Love Day – Thursday, September 18
- Wife Appreciation Day – Sunday, September 21
- Love People Day – Tuesday, September 30
Lucky Days:
- Tuesday, September 2
- Saturday, September 20
- Wednesday, September 24
Full Moon:
- Sunday, September 7
Other Notable Days Worth Mentioning:
- First Day of Fall – Monday, September 22
OCTOBER
With fall starting to settle in, the leaves will start to change colors, temperatures will be slowly dropping and the holiday season will be quickly approaching. That all being said, it’s no surprise why October continues to be a popular month for weddings.
Holidays:
- Halloween – Friday, October 31
National Days:
- International Music Day – Wednesday, October 1
- Dessert Day – Tuesday, October 14
- I Care About You Day – Saturday, October 25
Lucky Days:
- Wednesday, October 1
- Friday, October 3
- Thursday, October 16
- Saturday, October 25
Full Moon:
- Monday, October 6
NOVEMBER
If you love all of the fall wedding trends, but September and October are booked up, there’s still November! While the temps can start to get a little chilly depending on where your wedding will be held, there are still more than a few options. For instance, since it’s impossible to predict the weather that far in-advance, look for venues like us with indoor and outdoor spaces available. This will ensure you’re covered no matter what!
As is the case with any major holiday like Thanksgiving (where guests could have prior commitments), you’ll want to take this into account when planning a wedding near that time period. Nonetheless, the weekdays leading up to Thanksgiving could make sense for some couples, including creating the opportunity to save money in the process with it being a weekday wedding!
Holidays:
- Dia de los Muertos – Saturday, November 1 – Sunday, November 2
- Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11
- Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 27
Lucky Days:
- Saturday, November 1
- Sunday, November 2
- Friday, November 14
- Saturday, November 22
- Thursday, November 27
Full Moon:
- Wednesday, November 5
DECEMBER
Our final stop in this guide through potential 2025 wedding dates is December. Having just celebrated Thanksgiving in the prior month, December can certainly be a busy month, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time for a wedding! Similar to what we had mentioned above with January, there are so many beautiful in-season florals to consider for a winter wedding. Going hand-in-hand with that, the popular color palettes (emerald, winter blue, dark red, etc) will definitely pop in your wedding photos too.
Everyone loves desserts at weddings, right? Even if you’ll be serving wedding cake on your big day, it doesn’t hurt to have other options! December is home to National Brownie Day, Cocoa Day and Cupcake Day. Safe to say there’s a little bit of everything there!
Holidays:
- Hanukkah – Sunday, December 14 – Monday, December 22
- Christmas Eve – Wednesday, December 24
- Christmas – Thursday, December 25
- New Year’s Eve – Wednesday, December 31
National Days:
- Brownie Day – Monday, December 8
- Cocoa Day – Saturday, December 13
- Cupcake Day – Monday, December 15
Lucky Days:
- Wednesday, December 3
- Friday, December 5
- Thursday, December 11
- Sunday, December 21
- Saturday, December 27
- Wednesday, December 31
Full Moon:
- Thursday, December 4
Other Notable Days Worth Mentioning:
- First Day of Winter – Sunday, December 21