What Are The Most Popular Months For Weddings?

It's usually assumed that the vast majority of weddings take place in the warm summer months when there's little (ok, less) chance of rain.

We thought we'd take a closer look at this and with the help of data from around 2,500 sales of wedding insurance made through CompareWeddingInsurance.org.uk, we were able to build up a very clear and accurate picture of those months that are popular for weddings, and those that aren't.

The Most Popular Months to Say "I Do"

When it comes to choosing a wedding date, summer still reigns supreme. June, July and August remain the top picks for many couples, thanks to the longer days and the (hopefully!) better weather. August, in particular, tends to be the most popular, falling nicely within the school holidays and offering a good chance of warm, dry conditions, which is especially helpful if you're planning an outdoor celebration or inviting guests from further afield.

May and September are also firm favourites, often seen as quieter alternatives to the height of summer. They offer many of the same benefits - pleasant temperatures, blooming scenery and good natural light - without quite the same pressure on dates or pricing. That said, demand is still high during these months, and venues can book up well over a year in advance, so early planning is essential if you've got your heart set on a particular date or location.

'Off-Peak' Weddings

What was surprising though was the number of weddings taking place outside of the peak summer season.

Many couples appear to be opting for out-of-season Spring or Autumn weddings, perhaps in an attempt to save some money and reduce their overall wedding spend.

As well as the 'peak season' appearing longer than expected, with large numbers of weddings in April, May, September and October, there are still significant numbers of weddings taking place in true 'off peak' months from November to March (20% Nov to March).

Christmas Weddings

A significant number are also having December weddings. There appears to be a winter blip in December, with most of the December weddings taking place mid way through the month, or between Christmas and New Year. From this, we surmise the reason for the relative popularity of December could be for several reasons: being able to take a longer honeymoon by including Christmas bank holidays and taking advantage of an already decorated venue and a festive atmosphere.

Whilst the vast majority of weddings appear to be taking place in and around the summer months, there's certainly more of a spread than we were expecting to see and I think more of a spread than there has been in recent years.

Wedding Insurance

Whatever time of year you get married, we'd always recommend that you look into taking out a wedding insurance policy. In the winter months you could be at risk of snow disrupting your wedding plans and your wedding suppliers could go out of business at any point during the year.

Our comparison table lists a number of UK wedding insurance providers and can be sorted by both the cancellation cover provided and by premium.

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