date doubts

[rosettedreams]

i have always planned for my wedding to be on june 7th, 2007 since my engagement. Because I like the ring of having A 7/7/07 wedding, but my sister is telling me its foolish to have a date so far ahead set in stone when i want to have an outside wedding and thee is no way to know what the weather will be like. im not sure what i should do.

[CarlosHoney]

June is 6-7-7, July is 7-7-7.. I was going to do July as our date, but August is working out better.

I personally think that every wedding is different, and the priorities of every couple is different. If you spend more on your dress than the entire wedding, but are happy and that's your priority, go for it! If you don't want a large reception, but want 6 tiers on your cake, go for it. If you don't care about the date, but want a specific venue, and are willing to be flexible, that's all good. If it's the oposite, and you want a particular day, and will work your venue around that day, that is up to you.

Your sister can plan her own wedding, or if she's already married, she already got to do that. The best plan is to have your outside venue, but with a back up plan. I know that some places do that.

Besides, venues book far in advance, and you don't know what the weather will do, even a few months ahead of time.

Good luck, and I love your date! :wink:

[Jenn060306]

I have a similar date too. 06-03-06 I think it sounds neat as well. If you you really want to have that date then have it. Its your wedding. You can plan everything, and have control over everything BUT the weather. generally june and july are nice.
By booking so far in advance it garenttees you pretty much that you will get what you want. Plus, taking your time and enjoying planning your wedding is nice. It doesen't need to be rushed and crazy.
Good luck!

[WhiskeyGirl]

When I got married (two months ago July 16th.) we had planned for an outside wedding as well, but with the way the weather had been behaving this past summer there was no way to have it outside. We had planned for over a year to have it outside. When you plan to have an outside wedding you run the risk of rain or poor weather or whatever happening, so ALWAYS have a back up plan. For us we had planned to say "I do!" outside in the yard of my inlaws. My husband's mom had worked herself almost day and night getting everything ready. She mowed and fertilized and removed the weeds by hand, and low and behold the day before rolls around and its overcast and calling for rain for that Saturday. Luckily, on the farm we have a registered runway and a hangar to boot. So we opened the hangar door and decorated the hangar, put runners on the floor to cover the oil spots and called it good. We had so many compliments on how beautiful our wedding was. So all I can say is if you are planning a 07/07/07 wedding (which is JULY not June) and you want it to be outdoor, have a BACK UP! Thats all you need!! Best of luck and you can still keep your date!

~CanadianBride~

[SueMartin]

definately have a back up plan.. could you look at a marquee, that will give you cover both rain & sun... maybe you would be able to have the service outside and the reception inside.. it all deopends on the venue & the number of people you are having.

[wedbyjean]

Does you sister think it will be easier to tell what the weather will be in July 2006, or even next month for that matter?

If that's the date you and your fiance really want, then go for it.

For planning an outdoor ceremony, take into consideration the way the weather usually is for the month you want. For example, here in Ohio, April and sometimes early May is rainy, June & September weather is usually pretty good, August is hot, October is starting to get chilly (but can still be warm enough to be in short sleeves in the evening). Taking this into consideration, for an outdoor event, I'd recommend June, late May, September and early October.

This is not 100% foolproof, so a back up plan is a wonderful idea.

[bnd94]

I am planning an outdoor wedding too. No matter what you can't predict the weather. I think you should have it when you want. I am going to have a tent mainly because I know it will be chilly and we will need heaters but if it rains then I will be covered for the reception anyways. I still don't know about the ceremony since that will be on top of a mountain and it will take at least 2 hours to get up there. I think if it is forcast rain for our day then we will get married the weekend before or maybe the friday before the reception. I need to work on that backup plan. You never know where I live it could be snowing. It is hard to plan anything for next weekend around the weather let alone a year or two away. There really isn't much you can do but hope for good weather and have a good backup plan in case it does. Good luck and don't listen to your sister!

[As You Wish]

July weather is usually predictable. You can always rent a tent for back up. Is your sister being generally negative about your wedding or is she just concerned about this one issue?