What's in a Date?

May 19, 2012
Theknot.com tells us to pick a date that is both personal and practical. Elements to consider: symbolism, season, price, holidays, and conflicting dates. We've chosen the route of symbolism. Our engagment will last a total of 18 months in order to reach that special date. We will be married seven years to the day since we started dating in high school. No, we didn't pick the date out of convenience. Alex is not one of those stereotypical men who forgets his anniversary, in fact, he might remember it better than me!

Symbolism in a Wedding Date

Some cultures use traditional methods to choose a date -- Japanese families use the koyomi, an ancient astrological calendar, to pick the most propitious day, while ancient Greeks divined pig entrails! We are fortunate in that May 19 falls on a Saturday in 2012. Others may not be able to marry on the exact day -- the venue you want may be booked or that special date could fall on a Monday -- but you can probably get pretty close.

My advice: Set a date as soon as possible, and don't budge once the date is set!