2026 Wedding Dates to Consider for Your Wedding

What You Need to Know Before You Book

You said “YES!” 💍

Now it’s time to say “I do” to a date—and we’re here to help you pick the perfect one.

Choosing your wedding date is one of the first big decisions you’ll make, and it sets the stage for everything else: your venue, your vendors, your honeymoon timing, and even your budget.

**So how do you choose the perfect date in 2026? Whether you’re going for sentimental, seasonal, budget-friendly, or something quirky and unforgettable, we’ve rounded up the best wedding dates, holidays to watch out for, and the fun number combos you won’t want to miss. Plus, don’t forget about our 2026 Wedding Shows**—where you can meet top vendors face-to-face and kickstart your planning in style.

🥂 First Things First: Why Your Wedding Date Matters

You’ll be surprised how often you hear the question, “Have you set a date yet?” Choosing your wedding date early helps you: Lock in your dream venue, get first pick of vendors, set realistic expectations around planning time & budget and avoid major conflicts (hello, Super Bowl Sunday!)

💡 Money-Saving Tip:

Fridays and Sundays are typically less expensive than Saturdays—and long weekends are great for out-of-town guests, but vendors book quickly!

🎯 2026 WEDDING DATES TO CONSIDER

January

- - - - January 1 (Thursday) – Some couples opt for a 12/31/25 New Year’s Eve wedding so they can file taxes as a married couple! .
        
        January 4 (Sunday) – 🎉 Our BIGGEST & BEST WEDDING SHOW of the year. Don’t miss it!
        
        January 11 (Sunday) – Our Washington, MO Wedding Show
        
        January 17–19 (Sat–Mon) – MLK Weekend – A popular 3-day weekend for weddings.

February

- - - - February 1 (Sunday) – Our St. Charles Wedding Show
        
        February 8 (Sunday) – 🏈 Super Bowl Sunday – If your fiancé is a football fan, you might want to skip this one!
        
        February 14 (Saturday) – Valentine’s Day – Romantic, but florists will be busy and prices high.
        
        February 15 (Sunday) – Our Columbia, MO Wedding Show
        
        February 13–16 (Fri–Mon) – Valentine’s Day + Presidents’ Day Weekend = 4-Day Weekend – Ideal for destination weddings.
        
        February 17 (Tuesday) – Mardi Gras
        
        February 18 (Wednesday) – Ash Wednesday – (Note: Catholics typically avoid weddings during Lent.)
        
        February 22 (Sunday) – Our Illinois Wedding Show

March

- - - - March 8 (Sunday) – Daylight Saving Time begins = longer days 🌞
        
        March 17 (Tuesday) – St. Patrick’s Day – For the Irish at heart 🍀
        
        March 20 (Friday) – First Day of Spring (Friday)

April

- - - - April 3 (Friday) – Good Friday
        
        April 4–5 (Sat–Sun) – Easter Weekend – Often avoided; many churches won’t perform weddings on Holy Saturday.
        
        April 22–30 – Passover

May

- - - - May 10 (Sunday) – Mother’s Day – Check with your mom before booking!
        
        May 23–25 (Sat–Mon) – Memorial Day Weekend – A very popular wedding weekend.

June

- - - - June 19 (Friday) – Juneteenth
        
        June 21 (Sunday) – Father’s Day + First Day of Summer

July

- - - - July 3–5 (Fri–Sun) – Independence Day Weekend – Festive, fun, and ideal for guests who need to travel.

August

- - - - August 2 (Sunday) – Our Summer Wedding Show. Visit BrideStLouis.com for details.

September

- - - - September 5–7 (Fri–Sun) – Labor Day Weekend – Always a hot booking weekend.
        
        September & October Weekends – 🍇 Extremely popular in our area, especially for vineyard weddings. Book early!
        
        September 12 (Saturday) – Start of Rosh Hashanah (ends October 4)
        
        September 23 (Wednesday) – First Day of Fall

October

- - - - October 10–12 (Sat–Mon) – Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend
        
        October 31 (Saturday) – Halloween Wedding? Spooky-chic or themed fun—it’s up to you!

November

- - - - November 1 (Sunday) – Daylight Saving Time Ends
        
        November 11 (Wednesday) – Veterans Day – Great option for military weddings.
        
        November 26–29 (Thurs–Sun) – Thanksgiving Weekend – Family-friendly and highly requested.

December

- - - - December 4 (Friday) – Start of Hanukkah
        
        December 21 (Monday) – Winter Begins
        
        December 25–27 (Fri–Sun) – Christmas Weekend
        
        December 31 (Thursday) – Ring in the New Year as newlyweds! 🥂

🎲 Avoid If You’re Big Sports Fans:

Super Bowl, Final Four, March Madness weekends, and local college game days can affect attendance and availability!

🍀 For Fans of the Number “13”

Want to get married on the 13th? Here are the 2026 weekends where it falls:

Friday: February 13, March 13, November 13

Saturday: June 13

Sunday: September 13, December 13

✨ Fun & Quirky Wedding Dates in 2026

1/2/26 – A clean 1-2-2-6 pattern

1/13/26 – 1-13-26 (a “lucky 13” vibe!)

2/6/26 – 2-6-26 (easy, rhythmic)

2/22/26 – All twos! 🐢

3/6/26 – 3-6-26 (simple & cool)

3/13/26 – Friday the 13th wedding with flair!

4/4/26 – Repeating numbers = visual perfection

4/26/26 – 4-26-26 has symmetry and style

5/6/26 – 5-6-26 flows off the tongue

6/6/26 – Triple sixes (on a Saturday too!)

6/26/26 – Fun symmetry

7/7/26 – Lucky 7s 🍀

7/26/26 – Cool end-of-July combo

8/8/26 – Infinity symbol date ♾️ (especially popular in some cultures)

9/6/26 – Great rhythm and balance

9/13/26 – Sunday wedding with quirky charm

10/10/26 – Iconic, easy to remember

11/13/26 – Friday the 13th chic

12/6/26 – Sleek winter date

💍 Final Thoughts

Whether you’re planning a grand summer celebration, a cozy

winter wedding, or something totally offbeat, the perfect

2026 date is out there waiting for you. Plan early,

communicate with family, and don’t forget to enjoy the journey—

this is YOUR moment!

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