Can I get some advice about choosing a wedding date?

These dates are subject to venue availability, but here's the pros and cons of the dates my fiance and I are considering for a spring 2008 wedding:





5-3: I like the date (3 is my favorite number), plus the numbers add up (5+3=08), so it's cute. It will never land on a holiday; however, it's only about a week after my b-day and typically about a week before Mother's Day.





5-24: Would it be convenient for the few out-of-towners we'll have coming in that it's Memorial Day weekend (they could make it a long weekend vacation and go home Monday), or would it be a hassle dealing with other holiday travellers? Also, nothing special about that date.





5-31: I like the date (our birthdates added together), and it's further from my b-day and Mother's Day. However, it will occasionally land on Memorial Day itself.





6-7: Another cute date, plus it's our favorite numbers added up (3+4). But, it might be getting too close to my fiance's sister's wedding (Aug 8).





What do you suggest?Can I get some advice about choosing a wedding date?
The few weeks right before the wedding will be the most stressful for you, so think about all the things you might do for your b-day,Mother's day, or Memorial day that will get overlooked with wedding prep. 5-3 would be good, you can have a bachelorette party combined with your birthday party.Can I get some advice about choosing a wedding date?
Go with the long weekend. We did that for ours, and it was great for the guests.


Just to be respectful, you should keep the wedding at least three months away from the sister's. And talk to your fiance's parents before you set a date, as well as your parents, too.


All that numerology stuff you're doing is pretty wonky....
I kinda like the first one. Wedding season hasn't hit, so you most likely will have the pick of places.





Avoid the last one like the plague. If your sister-in-law is getting married around then, it'll look like you trying to steal her thunder and family will just groan at giving gifts for two weddings in such a short period.





And remember to consult your groom!





But kinda short notice to be setting a date, eh? It's December 2007, and planning a May 2008 wedding will be hectic, unless you plan to go really simple and very small--which I've been told are the better bet anyway.





Have a happy day!
You're obessesing way too much over this date. Pick a venue and then just pick a date. There should be at least 6 months between your date and your SIL's. It's quite rude to expect people to pony up two gifts and two weekends that close together.
I like 5/3. Easter will have been over for awhile and people will be glad to have a holiday. Just one thing to think about, what is the weather going to be like where you live at this time of year. I know that where I live it can be very rainy. Either way, your day will be beautiful, but the end of May is usually nicer weather (5/31 is a very nice date too).
ah i see..so your fiance's sister got the 08/08/08 wedding :)


i think 5-3 is really cute. and your b-day and mother's day are not big issues. one week before and after is pretty good - it'd be bad if your b-day was within a couple days of your wedding date. that week can even come handy in future - imagine a week long trip as a gift for your b-day and wedding combined. or even two weeks when you combine the mother's day, too. makes the trip more meaningfull.





the second fav is 5/31...just because the date is still special to you guys.





and i totally understand the thing about picking a date. i just got married, and i wanted to make sure the date is special to us, too. it's something you pick, so why not pick the one that has some meaning in it. same thing as picking the most meaningfull song for your wedding, not some random music that is just good. congratulations.
Hi. I LOVE the 5/3 date....it's the same date as my parent's wedding anniversary and it will be 55 YEARS for them in 2008!





May you have as many anniversaries as they have had! Good luck with your decision!
memorial day travel is pricier.. be considerate of your out of town guests and don't do it on the 24th... otherwise, you could probably cut down your options by finding out about vendor availability (dj's photographers, etc)
I would either go with 5/24 or 5/31.....I dont like the number 3 and I was never fond of June weddings because they are so popular...I think late May is good timing!
I would stay away from the holiday weekend because it is a bigger hassle to fly during the holiday. It is also harder to get hotels and etc during the kick off to summer. I would go with the 3 or the June date. June would still give people time to revamp for the august wedding of your sister. Now if you went with the may 3 date it will be a busy time but your htb will never forget your anniversary. HEHEh


Good luck with your wedding