Happy Valentine’s Day!!! We love that there is an entire day dedicated to celebrating the most powerful gift of all, to love and be loved! As it’s already such a LOVE-ly day, it’s no wonder why some couples decide to exchange their vows on February 14th!! If you and your other half are considering having your wedding on Valentine’s Day here are 5 things we recommend that you consider! 

1. There’s a High Chance You’ll Never Forget Your Wedding Date

When tying the knot on a holiday you are also tying your wedding date to a day that for most, is already memorized. Not only will you think about your wedding date when you know Valentine’s day is coming up, but you’ll also be reminded of it! When grocery shopping at the end of January you’ll see all of the red balloons, cute hallmark cards, and roses, reminding you to jump on amazon and order an anniversary gift! Not to mention that most calendars whether they’re physical or digital typically have Valentine’s Day noted. With all of the reminders out there about this day of love, the only thing you’ll have to remember is that you got married on Valentine’s Day! 

2. Whether you Like it or Not, you Have a Wedding Theme

When you think of Valentine’s Day what comes to mind? Do you think of a dozen red long stemmed roses? Chocolates from Sees Candies wrapped in a bow? Or hearts, everywhere and anywhere? If these items come to mind, there’s a high chance that your guests are thinking of these aspects as well, especially when they find out they’ve been invited to a wedding on Valentine’s Day. With that note, there is a certain theme or at least expectation of a Valentine’s Day related theme being set upon your wedding date. 

• The Pros? You can incorporate the holiday into  your wedding such as having your photobooth pictures be printed out with the quote “A life-long valentine” or “My forever funny valentine”. 

• The Cons? The plethora of hearts and all things Valentine’s Day could come off to some as tacky or cringy. But of course it’s your day so all that matters is you, your significant other and the love you share for each other!

3. The Availability of Your Vendors 

Other than your valentine, another “V” person, that is VERY important to consider,  are your vendors! Though you may not think so, vendors and venues get very busy around February 14th. Photographers are busy capturing couples at photoshoots, florists are swamped  with deliveries, hair and make-up artists are busy beautifying, and venues are booked up with couples making it their own special day or surprising their other half with a proposal. 

TIP: Make sure you book and reach out to your desired vendor 10-12 months in advance so that there’s a higher chance that the vendor has not booked an event for that day yet. 

4. Costs may be More Expensive Than Usual 

Weddings are typically known to be one of the more expensive events a person will pay for in their lifetime, but if you’re considering a wedding on Valentine’s Day we highly recommend evaluating your budget to be able to accommodate for costs possibly greater than you expected. The following are two items that we often see get more expensive near and especially on Valentine’s Day!

• Flowers

  • Though you may not be getting roses, flowers generally increase in cost on this day as it’s not only a holiday but Valentine's Day for many flower shops is the busiest day of their year! 

• Hotels

  • If you’re planning to have your wedding in a hotel and want to pay for you and possibly your bridal party or a few guests to stay in the hotel as well, note that the room rates may have risen since you last checked. Not only are prices higher but there may also be less rooms available. 

However there may be some Valentine’s Day deals such as sales on jewelry, chocolates, and clothing that could save you some money when shopping! 

5. Your Guests may Have Plans

As Valentine’s Day is celebrated by many, your guests may already have plans for that special day. Some may choose to spend it watching the 2010 star studded movie Valentine’s Day or going out to Nobu for their annual dinner date. As your guests may have yearly traditions or plans to spend the day with only their loved one, a few people may not choose to spend the occasion at a wedding. However, knowing that many of your guests may be making plans, sending out your save the dates as early as possible would allow your guests time to consider planning their personal Valentine’s Day celebrations on another date so that they can attend your wedding!

Valentine’s Day is a wonderful occasion to celebrate with the one you love and it’s a lovely idea to get married on this day as well! We truly want every couple to have their perfect, dream day come to life. We hope that those of you who choose to get married on February 14th consider all of the points we mentioned above. Happy Valentine’s Day to all of our readers! <3 

XOXOXO

Happy Planning!

(A Perfect Day)