We are often asked Why is June the #1 Month to Get Married?
Perhaps you’re wondering, too, so I did a little bit of research.
The romantic in me wants to think this is the reason:
The Roman goddess Juno was the ancient Roman goddess of marriage, and accordingly, many Romans chose to honor this goddess by having their wedding in June. Many considered this month to be the most favorable time to marry and would be showered with luck and good wishes from the gods above if they did so.
The practical side of me wants to think this is the reason:
Ever hear of an “annual bath”? We’ll apparently a long time ago, regular bathing wasn’t exactly considered a necessity and was therefore reserved as a once-a-year event that the that most of the population observed during the last part of May or beginning of June. As expected, right after their “annual bath”, many couples decided to tie the knot since each person was probably their most presentable (and less stinky) during this time compared to the upcoming twelve months. Totally makes sense to me!
The sensible part of me wants to think this is the reason:
Back in the day, couples often chose to marry in accordance to their peak harvest time. Having a June wedding meant that a possible Summer pregnancy would still be early enough in the season that a wife could help out with manual work during that year’s harvest period. It also meant that after a Spring birth, the recovered bride would be in good enough health to assist in the next year’s harvest.
So, what do you think? Do you there there is a reason June is the #1 month to get married?
All we know is this: we enjoy designing beautiful wedding flowers for brides all year long!
Prepared with the help of http://bridetide.blogspot.com/2010/06/why-is-june-most-popular-wedding-month.html
Fun facts – I didn’t know their was a Roman goddess Juno was the ancient Roman goddess of marriage – Or that an “annual bath (a bit horrible) – I would have to think it’s the ‘sensible’ part of you that was the reason! 🙂
Oh, yes, I have known about the annual bath for quite some time. If I remember correctly, the man always got to go first!
I knew about the annual bath, which oh my gosh gross! But it dos make sense, my first wedding was in June, my second was in April. I think spring weddings are beautiful.
Yes, Heather, the annual bath is a long-standing story. I’m certain you were a beautiful bride both times.
I’m getting married in November & think that will be the perfect time for us here in south Georgia.
I think that will be beautiful. Georgia shouldn’t be so hot and humid, in November! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
Wow, what fascinating facts! My own youngest daughter has her fourth wedding anniversary coming up on June 4th.
I wonder if the reason for the month’s popularity is it’s the beginning of the summer and most people take vacations in the summer.
Yes, I think those are very good reasons, at least in today’s world, for June weddings. What a great time to celebrate! Congratulations to your daughter on her anniversary!
Those are beautiful flowers! I loved learning 🙂 Thanks for sharing! You learn something new every day!
Yes, Michelle, we must learn something new every day or we get old very fast! I’m glad you like the flowers!
I’m a June bride, but I’ve never really thought of the reasons. I’d also like to think it’s the sensible part of you is the reason why people marry in June. Love the bouquets.
Congratulations on being a June bride. For some reason, they are the prettiest!! Thanks, too, for the compliments about the bouquets!
Now I can put a sensible reason as to why June is the month of wedding. Thanks
Yes, Michelle, if there is any sense to a once-a-year bath!
I have always wondered why June is the wedding month. So it was all because of the Roman goddess Juno … but we don’t have to follow it right? Here in my country, June is rainy season month and if I will get married, I want it to be in summer. Or spring if the wedding is not here in my country.
Very interesting. We seem to forget that there are different climates across the world!
I also think school is out depending on where you live so it makes it easier for family to come for the wedding.
That might be more a practical reason for a June wedding!
I think that it’s the start of summer has a big pull. We avoided a summer wedding ourselves–too hot!
Summer weddings in Phoenix are miserable, too. But I chose to get married on July 8 in Tucson. It was 7-8-78 and I thought it would be good luck! The florist told me I could have daisies, daisies or daisies for my wedding flowers!!
Yep I would go with the bath or harvest season. Both sound like the best.
Yes, Debbie, an annual bath is a great idea and the beginning of a new life together!