![Wedding Wednesdays: Which Season is Best For Weddings? [Episode Fifteen]](https://cdn.weddingsonline.ie/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Featured-Image-WW-pod-14.jpg)
Getting married is a magical thing, no matter when you do it! But there are benefits to each season of the year, flowers that bloom particularly beautifully and weather-dependent activities you can embrace. If you're not sure when to tie the knot, or you've picked a date but you want to include seasonal activities, then this week's podcast episode is for you!
A huge thank you to this week's wedding planning expert, Judi Roche from Balla Florists!
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Episode breakdown
Spring/Summer weddings:
Embrace the outdoors - this is amazing if you picture your ceremony, reception or photos being outdoors. Hello sunny skies and blue grass!
Golden hour - perfect for taking beautiful photos (just ask your photographer!)
Pastel and bright colours - great for spring and summer weddings!
Outdoor ceremony - when the months are a little warmer, you can get married outside. Don't forget to have a backup plan in case it rains.
Entertainment options - a Prosecco bar, ice-cream cart, s'mores station!
Creative seating - bean bag chairs, picnic blankets - encourage your guests to kick off their shoes and relax outside.
Beach photos - gorgeous for your spring or summer wedding!
Dress like it's summer - short wedding dresses, casual suits and dresses for the wedding party. Keep it relaxed and cool with hats and fun summer accessories.
Seasonal flowers for Spring - roses, peonies, ranunculus, lisianthus, sweet peas, stocks, tulips and lily of the valley.
Seasonal flowers for Summer - roses, hydrangeas, dahlias, lisianthus, delphiniums, stocks, cosmos, sunflowers, scabiosa, zinnias.
Autumn/Winter weddings:
Blankets to keep guests warm - roll them up, pop them in a basket or on each guest's chair to keep them cosy.
Mood lighting - candles and fairy lights add to the romantic lighting.
Hot chocolate and coffee - serve your favourite warm drink as a pre- or post-ceremony treat!
Snow confetti - fake it till you make it if it's not actually snowing!
Wear cosy warm clothes - cosy knit over your dress, fur coverup, big shawl, warm fluffy jacket.
Festive drinks - mulled one! One way to embrace the season and release a festive scent.
Toasting marshmallows - an interactive experience of toasting marshmallows over the fire.
Seasonal flowers for Autumn - roses, ameranthus, delphiniums, clematis, lisianthus, anemones, dahlias, ranunculus, freshias, scabiosa, pampas grass, bunny tails.
Seasonal flowers for Winter - roses, anemones, lisianthus, clematis, origanum, thistle, freshias, veronicas, wax flower, seasonal foliage, berries, pinecones, gypsophila.
