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The photo is a treasure, Hugh. I think the best time for a wedding is in the spring or fall, depending on where one lives. When I lived in Florida, outside weddings in the summer were brutal because of the heat and humidity.
I agree, Eugi. Some summer climates are just not suited for anything, let alone a wedding. I remember reading about a bride who insisted that men wear top hats and tails to her wedding. The problem with that was that the wedding was being held outside in the tropics and it wasn’t only the groom who fainted because of the heat and humidity.
Many don’t seem to think through the aspects of weather and how it effects the event. Plus, it seems a formal wedding would be held inside in the evening hours. Go figure.
I love these old wedding photos, Hugh. A couple of years ago, I found my grandparents’ wedding picture from the 1920s. The size of the flower bouquets really struck me. It was like they were carrying trees. LOL
That photo prompted me to do some research into their travels from England to Australia and back. I developed an admiration for what a strong woman my grandmother was.
I only wish I’d asked my aunt (who is the bride in my photo) more about her wedding day, Michelle. I think it was all very formal back then with no big parties or anything like that. From what I recall her telling me, weddings back then were all very private and quite low-key. I guess due to the sign of the times. Some rationing from the war years were still ongoing.
I hope you find out a lot more about your research into your grandparents travels in the 1920s. It must have been a long trip getting from one to the other and then back again.
You’re right about that. When my parents married in the 1950s they had a small wedding lunch before leaving for their honeymoon in Blackpool.
I did write a blog post for my Clutter Tales series about my grandparents’ travels in the 1920s. Here’s a link if you’re interested. Their wedding picture is in the post. It was 100 years ago this year! https://boomerecocrusader.com/clutter-tales-visions-of-1920s-travel-and-adventure/
Thanks, Michelle. I’ve saved your post and will certainly give it a read. As a big fan of history, I’m sure I’ll enjoy it. If I could travel in time, I’d always go back.
I would too, Hugh. I’m afraid of what I’d see if I went to the future.
I think the best time for a wedding is late spring or summer – less chances for the weather to mess up! :)
Timely post, Hugh… Mark and I booked and bought plane tickets to the US this summer to attend his niece’s wedding (among other things) and planned a lot around that. Well, she just canceled the wedding event, so we were a bit thrown off and annoyed by that. We will get over it.
Oh, no! Did you buy refundable tickets, Liesbet? I hope so. I won’t ask why the wedding got cancelled, but I’m sure you’ll both get the chance to wear wedding attire again. I rather enjoy dressing up for a wedding.
We always buy the cheapest plane tickets, Hugh, so they are never refundable. But, we planned to go to the US regardless, so it’s all fine. It’s just that we cut time off from our Belgian visit to be back for the wedding.
The bride and groom married on the beach with just their best friends around, last weekend. They cancelled the party, because it felt rushed and was getting too expensive. I do enjoy wearing nice clothes once in a while. It’s been a long time!
Good to hear those tickets have not been lost, but sad to hear you can not spend as much time as you would have liked in Belgium, Liesbet. I’m guessing it’s back to South America after the trip?
Yes, you are right, Hugh. Back to South America and our camper after a highly-needed summer break. I’ll reveal our plans in my upcoming expense blog. :-)
I don’t know if there is a best time in general. However, there is definitely the “best match” for a great wedding regardless of the month. Are these family members of yours on the photo?
Yes, this is my aunt and uncle, Erika. Sadly, both passed away now. My aunt gave me the photo a few years before she died. I used to visit her and loved having tea and cake with her while going through the huge box of photos she had.
Some memories are bittersweet when the people we connect them with are not with us anymore. But these memories are yours forever!
Great photo, Hugh. My folks had a small Valentines Day wedding in Las Vegas (sadly, before you could have an Elvis impersonator marry you) right before my dad shipped off to war. They had known each other all of three months but it must have been enough since they were married almost sixty years before they passed.
Wow! Married only after meeting each other three months earlier. It must have been love at first sight, Janis. I wonder what your grandparents thought about it all? But how wonderful that your parents remained married for nearly sixty years. It must have been love.
I remember seeing lots of brides when I visited Las Vegas. We even got asked to attend a wedding there to make up some numbers for the happy couple. It’s a day I’ve never forgotten, especially given that we weren’t really dressed for a wedding.
This looks like a cherished photo, Hugh. Those old black and white photos hearken back to special times. I don’t have a favorite wedding season, but if it was outdoors then spring or summer for best weather in Northern Hemisphere.
We’re attending an Autumn wedding in October in the Cascades of Northwest Washington. It’s going to be amazing!
An autumn wedding sounds amazing, Terri. Just think of all those autumn colours on show.
I was married in the summer of 1980 and including me, the groom, and the Minister, there were 10 of us!
There is a lot to be thankful for with small weddings. I rather enjoy the cosiness they bring.
Awesome picture of your family.
To answer your question. I think it all depends on where in the world you are when you get married. We got married in December (Summer) and also because all my siblings could come as its high vacation time.
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Summer weddings certainly seem to be popular.
December being Summer in SA, but winter here in Canada, so out daughter in SIL opted for a Winter Wedding in November, but that particular year it has not snowed as yet on the mountains, and they so wished for a snowy wedding.
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This looks like a 1930s wedding. But what a nice photo of your aunt and uncle. as to your question about the best time of year for a wedding, I would say it depends on where you live! December in Montana might not be ideal although a lot of couple love Christmas weddings, and any weddings between June and September here in NC are out of the question unless held inside! My daughter chose October, which is a great month.
Yes, you’re right about it depending on where you live. Spring and summer weddings are very popular here in the UK. But I do like Christmas weddings, although only attended a few.
The photo in this post was taken in March 1950. Only black and white photography back then.
That’s a lovely photograph. I could look at old photos all day. :)
Same here. My aunt had a big box of old photos. I remember going through some of them with her and her not knowing who everyone in the photos were. Such a delight looking at them all, though.
I enjoy that sort of thing. I think it’s time well spent. :)
My entry is rather morbid in contrast to the happy image you have here 🙂. https://flightsofthesoul.wordpress.com/2024/04/03/what-is-at-the-end/
Thank you. I’ll check it out.
What is the best time of the year – when you have the money to spend 😀. Why do I say that? Because the old Indian tradition still followed today for weddings (auspicious dates etc.) is coming from agrarian society times – wedding dates were coinciding with harvest times, for that’s when a farmer would sell his crops and get the money to celebrate with family and friends. Nowadays, people still follow the same calendar for weddings, even though there is no seasonality anymore to having or not having money to spend for non-farmers 🤪.
Thank you fro that information. It reminds me very much of the tradition that it was always the patents’ of the bridge who paid for the wedding. The groom paid for the honeymoon. But those traditions seem to have been lost now.
Reminds me of my In-Laws wedding photo – also from the 1950s. I’m not sure there is a best time for a Wedding. The day should be a special memory, rather than the time of year. I got married at the end of October and people said it was a bad choice but the weather etc now is incidental. The event is what’s important
I agree, Brenda, although many couples still seem to prefer the summer months for a wedding. I guess that’s because the outdoors can also be used. The photo in this post was taken in March 1950. From what my aunt told me, it was a dry and mild day.
It’s true, it does mean sometimes photos need to be taken indoors. I have a snap taken by a friend of me chasing after my veil when getting out if the car because of the wind. But then again, in the UK/Scotland, that could just as easily be July
Very true, Brenda. I remember going to a wedding in Brighton at the end of June. It poured with rain all day.
Are these your parents? I love these old photos.
An aunt and uncle, Darlene. Sadly, my aunt passed away in 2022 at the age of 95. My uncle passed away in 2018. To the left of my aunt are my grandparents, while to the side of my uncle is his brother.
This is one of the photos she gave me while looking through a large box of old photographs.
You are lucky to have this. My parents were married in 1947. I have their wedding photograph.
That’s great to hear you have their wedding photo. I don’t have any of the wedding of my parents. They got divorced when I was only 13, and I think my mother tore them all up.