June 20th is the first day of summer. And that means that wedding season is well under way. The sun is shining, the weather is heating up, the flowers of the Hudson Valley have blossomed and we are all just about to embark on the season of longer days and plenty of reasons to celebrate. If you are engaged and haven’t started to look at venues for your wedding, the question you should ask yourself is: What are you waiting for?
One of the great things about living in the Hudson Valley is that we are blessed with having four seasons (even if mother nature seems to forget that at times!). This means that there is a time of year for everybody – from the snow bunnies to the beach bums. That being said, we now want to ask you a question: What’s your favorite season? Considering whichever of the four that may be, when do you envision your wedding? Do you love the renewal and freshness that Spring brings, or how about the romance of those warm Summer nights? What about the amazing color changes that happen during Autumn in the Hudson Valley? Or, do you just love the look of a glittery landscape after a dusting of snow?
When you can envision the time of year that you would like your wedding to take place, then you can really start to search for the perfect venue. Looking at the warmer season, then an outdoor venue may be the perfect place to really take advantage of nature’s beauty. If you want a winter wedding, you may want to head for the mountains and see what ski resort areas have to offer. If you have the time (that is, if you have at least one year to plan your wedding), then the best way to envision your event may be to visit venues at the time of year you would like to have your wedding. While this may not be ideal for every couple, it helps to remember and consider how the landscape may change completely in just a few months. And if summer is your favorite time of year, then get out there and seize the day! There are plenty of venues that are available to view, but are also booking up quickly as the wedding season bug has emerged.