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The wedding world continues to evolve, with new trends, innovations and creations making people’s special days even more jaw dropping. In the wedding guide, we present helpful info on nuptial etiquette, planning, timelines and more.

You’ll likely notice your fridge is extra full of wedding invitations during certain months of the year. e following are 2023’s most popular wedding dates, in order:

• September 23

• October 7

• October 14

• May 20

• October 20

Also, look out for three-day weekends: Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day are among the most popular times to schedule a celebration.

Perhaps the most important element to have nailed down early during your wedding planning is your venue choice. Unless you’ve found a hybrid indoor-outdoor venue, you’ll likely be choosing one or the other. Pros and cons exist for both.

Indoor venues o er a bevy of pros:

Security; you don’t need a back-up plan in case of bad weather.

Comfort; you won’t have to battle the elements, like a chill, humidity or pesky mosquitoes.

Noise; you don’t need to worry about noise ordinances if you’re inside a private venue.

But a few cons exist:

Limited space; ensure you aren’t going over your allotted quota of guests.

Higher demand; most people opt for indoor venues out of convenience, so you’ll have to battle others for the date you desire.

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More rules; if you book an indoor venue, you’ll likely have more regulations to follow to ensure the space isn’t damaged.

Pros of an outdoor venue:

More space; no cramped guests here! People can spread out and enjoy the great outdoors.

More freedom; with an outdoor space, there will likely be less rules and penalties re: damage.

Better visuals/lighting; nature can do a lot of the aesthetic work for you.

Cons of an outdoor venue: e elements; aside from weather issues, critters could play a potentially major role in your day depending on where your outdoor venue is.

Less security; whether you’re stressed out about a potential rainstorm or wedding crashers, outdoor venues o er a little less stability.

No grand entrance; if your wedding is outside, people will be able to see everything you’re doing behind the scenes. If you want that dramatic entrance, consider an indoor venue.