Planning a Spring Wedding

One of the Bride's Best Kept Secrets

Spring falls third behind summer and fall for wedding dates, but this season allows a bride to show off her creativity and personal flair. Spring time is the season when things are blossoming, the sun comes out after a long winter away and crocuses begin peeping through the remaining snow. Love, renewal and rebirth are in the air. And sometimes rain. So, what’s a blushing spring bride to do when planning the perfect spring-time wedding? Spring falls third behind summer and fall for wedding dates, but this season allows a bride to show off her creativity and personal flair.

First, consider your location. Spring weather is often unpredictable, to say the least. Your wedding day may be 70 degrees with glorious sunshine, or you may end up with a slow drizzle and freezing rain. If you want to be married outside, you will want to look at late April and May; even then, you’ll want to be certain you have an indoor alternative readily available. Many community parks are simply bursting with color and also offer shelters of one sort or another. If you're getting married in a church, their Easter decorations may be able to save you money. Many churches will allow you to use theirs. While limousines, photographers and sites may be more available in the spring than in the summer or fall, remember prom; you may need to arrange for limousines and tuxedos extra early to beat the rush.

Next, consider your wedding attire. Look for dresses with sleeves that you can also pair with a wrap or smart jacket. Be kind to your bridesmaids and consider charming umbrellas in colors to compliment or match their dresses if there will be travel from the wedding site to the reception site. Make sure the umbrellas will be large enough to cover your wedding party and forget satin shoes as they will only get ruined in rain.