SELECTING YOUR WEDDING DATE IN 2025
The joy of being engaged is an excitement like no other, but it can also be overwhelming, thinking about how to plan the wedding of your dreams. One of the first questions you will be asked is, “Have you set a date?” The date you choose is key to your entire event. If you are on a tight budget there are some dates you will want to avoid and if you choose a date around a Holiday, you might find your favorite vendor already booked.
To save money, go for a Friday or Sunday wedding as many vendors will offer a reduced price on those days. We also listed the 3-day weekends – these are great for guests who need to travel. In our area, October is a very busy wedding month. If fact, it ranks up with June as one of the most popular wedding months. Many couples are choosing to go with shorter engagements because they have found that they can pull in together in a shorter period of time. In addition, they don’t want to risk plans having to be altered or postponed due to social conditions.
JANUARY THRU MARCH 2025
January 1st – It’s a WEDNESDAY. (Some of you might want to opt for a 12/31/24 end of year wedding. If so, you can file your taxes as a “married” couple which might save your money!”) Many companies will be celebrating a long weekend, so this could be a great time to say those vows, especially if you have out of town guests invited. But check with family as this might not work with family Holiday plans.
January 4th & 5h – (Saturday & Sunday) Okay – it’s not a unique wedding date, but it is an important date to mark on your calendar. It’s our HUGE, 2 DAY WEDDING SHOW. This is your opportunity to plan your entire wedding in one weekend. Look for more information on our web site at BrideStLouis.com. Buy your tickets early so you don’t miss out on some of the great, FREE seminars that occur at this event. (A schedule of seminars will be posted on our web site, BrideStLouis.com.). On Saturday, Jan. 4th ALL 80 Vendors will have a PRIZE GIVEAWAY of $100 or more! And Dream Vacations will be giving away a $3000 Honeymoon as well! That’s over $11,000 in prizes! On Sunday, entrance to the show is FREE.
January 12th – It’s time for our WEDDING SHOW in Washington, Missouri.
January 18-19-20th –A 3-day weekend for many to celebrate Martin Luther King’s Day on January 20th.
January 19th – It’s time for all Southern Illinois couples to attend our Southern Illinois Wedding Show.
February 9th – SUPER BOWL Sunday. Avoid this date as most guys consider this “their” special day.
February 12th – Lincoln’s Day is a State Holiday in Missouri/Illinois.(Wednesday)
February 14th – Valentine’s Day (Friday). Florists will be super busy, and you might pay more for those red roses.
February 16th – Sunday – Our COLUMBIA, MO WEDDING SHOW
February 17th – President’s Day (Monday).
February 23rdth – Sunday – Come to our St. Charles, MO WEDDING SHOW
Feb. 28th – Friday – Ramadan begins and ends Sun, March 30th.
March 4th -_ Marti Gras. It’s Party Time!
March 9h – Sunday – Daylight savings time begins. (Longer Days)
March 17th – For You Irish Lads. (It’s a Monday. Wear those kilts!)
APRIL, MAY, and JUNE 2025
April 12th – Passover begins and ends on Sun, April 20, 2025
April 18th – Good Friday
April 20th – Easter Sunday. Most couples avoid that date. Many churches will not perform weddings the Saturday before Easter
May 5th – Cinco de Mayo (Monday).
May 11th – Mother’s Day. (Be sure to check with your Mom about that weekend.)
May 24-25-26 – Big Wedding Weekend – Memorial Day Weekend. If you are thinking about one of those dates, you need to get your contracts signed NOW. Photographers and favorite venues may already be booked. Vendors know that they can book these dates – so don’t look for price deals.
June 15th – Father’s Day.
JULY, AUGUST and SEPTEMBER 2025
July 4-5-6 – (Saturday, Sunday, Monday) This could be a busy time for many places so get your reservations in early. If you have folks who need to travel this could be an ideal time for them to come.
August 3rd – It’s Bride St. Louis’ SUMMER Bridal Show – Check our website for location and time.
August 10th – It our Columbia, MO SUMMER Wedding Show – Check our website for location and time.
Aug. 30/31 & Sept. 1st – Labor Day Weekend. Book quickly if you want this date. Good again for those with out-of-town guests.
September 22-24 – Rosh Hashana
September & October Weekends
Extremely popular in the St. Louis area.
Great time for those Wine Vineyard Weddings.
Ties with June as the most popular month. Book EARLY for weekends in these months. Great time for those Wine Vineyard Weddings.
October, November, and December 2025
October 13 – Columbus Day (Monday)
October 31st – Halloween (Friday). Fun for some couples.
Nov. 2th – Daylight Savings Ends
November 11 – Veterans Day (Tuesday). Many in the military choose this time.
November 27-28-29-30 Thanksgiving Weekend. These dates book fast.
December 25th – Thru Jan. 2nd – Hanukkah
December 31 & Jan. 1 – End the year married! (Wednesday – Thursday)
Also, be mindful of religious and cultural holidays (Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Yom Kippur, Christmas, and Kwanzaa) when planning your wedding. There may be restrictions at your house of worship. And if your family is deeply involved in sports – avoid weekends with the Super Bowl, Final Four March Madness, and perhaps some local college games as well. And finally, for number “13” fans – you have (on weekends): Sunday April 13th , Friday June13th, Sunday July 13th, Saturday Sept.13, and Saturday Dec 13th.
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