How to Choose Your 2026 Wedding Date
How to Choose Your 2026 Wedding Date
(Before the Most Popular Dates Are Gone)
Choosing your wedding date is one of the most exciting first steps in planning your big day. But if you’re eyeing 2026, you’ll want to start early—because some of the most sought-after dates are already being booked by couples.
Good news about West 40 Social? We have all the dates open currently because we are a BRAND new venue!
Here are 5 things to consider when picking your perfect 2026 wedding date!
1. Think About Your Season
Do you dream of a spring garden ceremony, a summer beach celebration, a cozy fall wedding, or a winter wonderland vibe? Narrowing down your favorite season will immediately help you eliminate months that don’t fit your vision. This could also help with cost as well. Some venues offer “off-season” pricing!
2. Consider Popular 2026 Wedding Dates
Just like every year, certain dates in 2026 will book up quickly. Long weekends, repeating number patterns, and holidays are always in high demand. Some dates couples are already circling include:
Saturday, February 14, 2026 (Valentine’s Day – a romantic favorite)
Saturday, July 4, 2026 (Centennial Independence Day celebrations)
Saturday, August 8, 2026 (8/8/26) – easy-to-remember and symbolic
Saturday, October 10, 2026 (10/10/26) – symmetry makes it trendy
Saturday, December 12, 2026 (12/12/26) – the last repeating-number date of the decade
If any of these are on your radar, book quickly—they’re already filling up with weddings and events. Considering a weekday date? There are some pretty cool ones! Read more about dates we have selected as the most popular weekday wedding dates in 2026 and 2027.
3. Check Guest & Venue Availability
Think about the people who matter most. Are there major holidays, family traditions, or travel-heavy weekends to avoid? Then, confirm with venues and vendors—many book two years in advance. Sometimes having a holiday around the wedding date would allow those who are close to you to travel easier because they might have a day off extra to travel, or it could be the total opposite because they might already have plans for those holiday dates!
4. Make It Meaningful
Some couples choose anniversaries, birthdays, or cultural/religious milestones to add deeper significance to their date. Is there a month that you want to try and avoid because of birthdays so that you are celebrating your anniversary a different date than you or your significant others birthday month?
5. Stay Flexible
If your dream venue or photographer isn’t available on your top pick, consider a Friday or Sunday wedding. Weekday weddings are also gaining popularity, especially for destination celebrations. In order to keep you from being let down because you are set on a date and the dream venue you just toured is booked, come with either a few options or just a month!
Bottom line: Choosing your 2026 wedding date is all about balancing meaning, availability, and trends. Start early, explore meaningful options, and secure your top vendors before the most popular dates are gone.
Contact us to get on our calendar and get your dream date booked with West 40 Social!