Today, it is popular to get married in the summer or early fall. However, in the past, people held their weddings in June more than any other month. June in particular was popular for a few reasons. First of all, the month is named in honor ofJuno, the Roman goddess of marriage. Because of this, June was considered an especially lucky month for weddings. Also, one would choose June to prevent births from interfering withharvestwork. For Celticpeoples, young adults would pair offon the first day of May before getting wed three months later. However, many young lovers were impatient, leading to June weddings. June was also known for its fresh flowers. Flowers weren’t used just for their beauty, but for their fragrance. Flowers helped cover upthe smell of sweat.
These days, most people tie the knot between May and October. To be more specific, June comes in third placebehind October and September, the two most popular wedding months. Today, these months are chosen for practical reasons. Summer weddings tend to have the best weather. It’s also easy for guests to swinga vacation. For those who dreadsweatyseasons, early fall offers cool weather, and sometimes lower prices.
