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What determines existence of an event is the presence of time and date. There is literarily no event that does not have a date attached to it if not, it will not be known to people and it will be considered abstract.
To choose a perfect wedding date for you and your partner, there are ways one can go about the date selection.
Some tips are:
The season and time of the year
In Nigeria, we have the rainy season and dry season. It is best to choose a date during the dry season to avoid the mushy roads that come with the rainy season and to enable your guests to honor the wedding.
Also, there is little or no possibility that the weather climate in the dry season will result in rain. Most importantly, for those that prefer an outdoor/open-air wedding, dates during the dry season should be your choice.
Consider your close family members
In as much, it is your wedding, you should also consider your loved ones. This is because you will also love your loved ones to be present while you exchange your vows.
Hence, you and your spouse should put your close family members into consideration. Consider what time of the year will be convenient for them.
You can also consider special dates which are important to you
Dates like your birthdays, when you first met, dating anniversary amongst others.
You and your spouse should talk about if you will like to choose these dates as a wedding date? Or you want the day to be preserved for its main purpose by picking another date differently.
You and your spouse should discuss this.
Finances, Budget planning, and Income
Your wedding revolves around your budget; therefore, it is only important to consider this vital aspect. You should consider if the finances available is adequate to cater for the wedding on that date or you are ready to cut down on your budget and just have a smaller wedding.
This is a very important factor to consider while picking a date.
Consider the wedding vendors and the wedding venue
This is important as some wedding vendors become expensive and unavailable when it comes to a particular time of the year. So, set a date that will make it easy and cost-effective for all your bookings if you want a particular vendor or rather book months ahead.
You should both consider the availability of the hall.
Put into reasoning the festive periods
Some avoid the festive period because this period may overshadow your big day. Also, many guests may have jobs to execute at that time or to cut cost because things are more expensive during this time.
The bride's menstrual cycle
Pick a date that won’t fall on your menstrual day as it will be discomforting to be on your period on your big day.
This is because aside from the fear of staining your pure white gown, the erratic feeling of vigor and vitality will be little or none.
Conclusively, picking a wedding date is a less stressful job but tactful. Following these tips provided should make it easier.