Off-Beat, Off-Season—Right Price
Guest Post by: Heather Heininger an Indianapolis Bride

Almost every bride wants her wedding to be just that: her wedding. That’s why the bride, including myself, will add different and special details to her wedding day. These little details may be something as simple as her grandmother’s handkerchief or as intricate and bold as a hand scribed cake with the bride and groom’s names on it with their favorite quotes encompassing.

For my wedding I chose January. Not just because January is considered “off-season”, but also due to it being a graceful and much forgotten month of the year. Yes, it is cold, but it is also beautiful. But more importantly with the tight budgets we all have at these days, it is affordable while still fitting my personality.

The majority of the Indianapolis photographers and florists my fiancé and I have spoken with have listed January to be “off-season”. Due to the lack of weddings in January, their prices have been either lowered or the vendor has offered extra incentives such as an extra hour of photography or a free bouquet for a bridesmaid. A January bride might also be able to find great seasonal discounts for different instrumentalists or vocalists, venues, or DJs. Another great place to look for those off-season discounts is with caterers. Since caterers who focus mainly on weddings will usually be without work in January, some will jump at the chance to serve you at your wedding and might be so kind as to offer a discount.

However, as I mentioned before, I did not just choose January to fit the budget. I view myself as someone who walks down her own path and felt that January would be a perfect fit for my personality. Though I am a warm hearted and kind person, I still enjoy watching the snow drift from the sky and grace the landscape. Plus, when I think of winter, I don’t think of the cold outdoors but instead of the warm indoors. Whether that is curled up with a good book and my cat or cuddling in front of a fireplace with my fiancé, the warmth of winter is still outweighs the chill in the air.

So why not break away from the typical summer weddings, particularly June? Take a long look at the different seasons of the year, especially the months. Find a month or season that suits your personality and go for it. Yes, it might still be a June wedding but at least you went with your heart and personality, not the popularity of the month for weddings. Be good to yourself and follow your heart while still working within your budget.

Guest Post by: Heather Heininger an Indianapolis Bride