Best Wedding Season and Months to Get Married in Florida

If you’re planning a destination wedding in Florida, you’re probably wondering what time of the year is best. Florida is known for it’s beautiful weather and some of the most popular destinations for weddings in Florida is Orlando, Marco Island, Captiva Island, Sanibel Island and Fort Myers Beach, Siesta Key, Sarasota, Anna Maria, Clearwater, Treasure Island, Orlando, Cocoa Beach, Destin, Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach just to name a few. Some of the best places to have elopements are in those same areas in Central Florida like Tampa and Downtown Orlando.

That being said some of the best Florida weather happens in the early months of spring in March & May when the air is cooler which creates the perfect conditions for an outdoor wedding. Below is a list of the best months to get married in Florida & the worst! Below I’ll also have a list of the busiest time to get married in Florida and also the slowest times to get married.

1. The Peak (Busy) Months to Get Married in Florida

   The Peak months to get married in Florida is usually during fall months October and November. The Peak season for weddings in Orlando is in fall, including the month of March. If you’re looking for a photographer in Orlando during the peak season, it would be best to book months in advance. Finding vendors for your wedding in Orlando should be top priority to ensure that you get the experience of a lifetime!

2. The Off (Slow) Months to Get Married in Florida

   Given that Florida is known for being EXTRA warm in the summer. Most people who are having destination weddings in Central Florida & Orlando come in later months. If you’re planning on eloping to Florida, elope during the spring or fall months like November or May. If you decide to have your wedding in the summer, chose an indoor wedding venue. If you’re looking for a photographer for your Florida wedding or any other vendors, you may have a better chance booking later in the months of July & August.

3. Weekday Wedding in Florida

   If you’re thinking of having a weekday wedding, most Orlando wedding venues offer discounts for having it other than a Saturday or Sunday. It might be worth considering!

Best Time to Get Married in Florida

One of the most important factors of planning a wedding is figuring out a schedule and how to make everything fit. When working with vendors, make sure that your photographer is from Central Florida and knows the timing to get the best photos. If you’re having a beach wedding in Florida, the best time to get married would be early in the morning around 10:30 before the sun rises to its highest peak to get the best lighting. You can also have a sunset wedding, elopement or destination wedding in Florida which would make for the best lighting and firey photos.