Getting Married in August? This list of August holidays and seasonal themes will inspire your wedding ceremony, in honor of Woman Astronomer Day, Lammas, National Lighthouse Day & more!

 

 

Savor the last of those long summer days and nights with a fun August wedding! August marks the end of the season, but it still brings the heat… They don’t call ‘em the dog days of summer for nothin’, after all.

 

This makes it the perfect time for a romantic wedding at sunset, followed by a long night of dancing and drinks as things cool down. Or consider a unique indoor ceremony at a favorite bookstore (National Book Lovers Day), planetarium (in honor of Woman Astronomers Day), ice cream shop (on National Ice Cream Sandwich Day), or any other creative wedding venue with good a/c and plenty of room for friends and family to gather. 

 

There are so many exciting and surprising holidays in August – including nearly a dozen holidays on August 1st alone! These holidays are heartwarming, joyful, and sometimes offbeat, making them the perfect inspiration for your wedding decor, wardrobe, ceremony readings, or theme!

 

So grab a cold one (for International Beer Day) and say ‘I do’ to lasting love this August! 

 

 

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Getting married on August 7th, National Lighthouse Day? Elope in a one of a kind venue, or take wedding photos in front of your favorite local lighthouse! 

 

 

2024 August Holidays & Themes for Your Wedding Ceremony 

 

Does your wedding date fall on one of these fun holidays? Let the season and spirit of the day inspire you! 

 

 

First Saturday in August: Mead Day: Summer Solstice Ceremony with Honey Wine Mead Toast and Handfasting

 

First Sunday in August: National Sisters Day AND National Friendship Day: How to Include Family and Friends In Your Wedding Ceremony

 

 

August 1

Homemade Pie Day: Ask friends and family to bring homemade pies, tarts, and other baked goods to your wedding reception! If you’re not sure asking friends to a potluck reception is ‘good wedding etiquette,’ take this advice from AMM: This newlywed asked Miss Manners for wedding advice, and we respectfully disagree

 

India Pale Ale (IPA) Day: Include a unity toast with your favorite IPA in your wedding ceremony! Start with a simple ceremony script and personalize it with readings or details from your love story: Atheist Wedding Ceremony Script with Funny Unity Toast

 

International Childfree Day: Planning an adults-only ceremony? This is a great day for it. Childfree weddings can sometimes be a hot topic among friends and family, but they’re more popular than ever! 

 

Lammas Day: This Christian and Pagan holiday celebrates the first fruits of harvest! Swap out a traditional flower girl for attendants carrying wheat, grains, and herbs: 8 Creative Alternatives to a Flower Girl or Ring Bearer for Your Wedding Ceremony

 

Lughnasadh, Lughnasa or Lúnasa: This Pagan holiday and festival celebrates the bounty of nature and the start of the harvest season. Include a seasonal Pagan blessing in your ceremony: Pagan Wedding Blessings for Every Season and Ceremony

 

Respect for Parents Day: Ask a parent or guardian to get ordained online with AMM to officiate your wedding! Sweet Wedding Script for When a Parent Officiates the Ceremony

 

Woman Astronomers Day: Get married in a planetarium or air and space museum, or plan your own cosmic space themed wedding! Include a reading by a beloved astronomer:  Pantheist Wedding Ceremony Script with Reading from Carl Sagan

 

World Wide Web Day: Get married online in a virtual wedding ceremony, from anywhere in the world! How to Get Married in an Online Wedding Ceremony in Utah

 

Colorado Day: Plan a destination wedding or honor your state pride with a wedding in The Centennial State: How to Get Married in Colorado - Planning a Wedding in The Centennial State

 

 

Getting married on August 1st, Woman Astronomers Day? Celebrate your love with a cosmic moon-and-stars or 'newlyweds in space' themed wedding ceremony! Or plan a night wedding on August 8th, for Global Sleep Under the Stars Day!

 

August 2

 

International Beer Day: Add a unity toast or ‘beer blending unity ceremony’ with your favorite beer to your wedding ceremony! Use this officiant script as a starting place and personalize it with readings and details from your love story: Atheist Wedding Ceremony Script with Funny Unity Toast

 

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day: Elope over an ice cream sandwich in a cute ‘marriage license signing ceremony,’ or stock up on these sweet treats for the wedding reception. 

 

August 3

 

Sandcastle Day (Sand Castle Day): Take your marriage vows on the beach and add a creative ‘sandcastle unity ceremony,’ with advice from this fun article: 5 Seaside Unity Ceremony Ideas for Your Beach Wedding or Vow Renewal

 

August 4

 

U.S. Coast Guard Birthday: Military Weddings: A Guide to Proxy Marriage, Double Proxy, and Same-day Ceremonies

 

National White Wine Day: Add a sweet unity toast or wine blending ritual to your wedding ceremony with your favorite white wine! Kick Your Wedding Off with a Toast: A Wine Blending Ceremony Sample Script

 

Assistance Dog Day: 5 Tips for Including Pets in Your Wedding Ceremony

 

Hooray For Kid's Day: Wedding Ceremony Script With Covenant Of Children

 

August 6-12 : National Resurrect Romance Week: Romantic Wedding Ceremony Script

 

 

August 7-13: National Simplify Your Life Week: Minimalist Wedding Ceremony Script

 

August 7

 

National Lighthouse Day: Get married at a lighthouse for an unforgettable ceremony! Here's some inspiration to get you started: NJ Lighthouse wedding, 228 steps up! (We hope this officiant wore comfy shoes.)

 

National Sea Serpent Day: Get married in a magical underwater setting… just keep an eye out for Nessie, Jörmungandr, Hydra, and other party-crashing sea monsters!  How to Take the Plunge with an Underwater Wedding Ceremony

 

National Beach Party Day: Get married on the beach! (Or even a nude beach wedding, if you’re feeling adventurous and want a party that guests won’t soon forget!)

 

 

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Get married on the beach and include a beach-themed unity ritual, like a beautiful Sand Ceremony! August 3rd is Sand Castle Day; August 7th is National Beach Party Day; and August 30th is National Beach Day. 

 

August 8

 

Global Sleep Under the Stars Night: Plan a romantic moonlit wedding ceremony or reception! Celebrate with this cosmic star-themed wedding ceremony script with a quote from Carl Sagan, or this moon-themed wedding certificate: Full Moon & Bats Gothic Wedding Certificate

 

International Cat Day: Include your feline friends in your wedding ceremony! Take a tip from this bride who ‘asked’ her cat to be her ‘flower boy’, or this great advice from AMM: 5 Tips for Including Pets in Your Wedding Ceremony

 

August 9 

 

National Book Lovers Day: Plan a wedding or elopement in your favorite bookstore! Bookstores make a great alternative to a traditional wedding venue – just make sure to get permission from the shop owners first. 

 

International Day of The World's Indigenous People: Include traditional Native American wedding traditions in your ceremony in honor of the holiday. Here’s one example: How to Include a Smudging Ritual in Your Wedding Ceremony (& Why You’d Want to)

 

National Hand Holding Day: Instead of walking down the aisle on your own, walk together with your partner, hand in hand! Walking Down The Aisle Together: A Modern Wedding Procession

 

 

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Include your dog (or dogs!) in your wedding ceremony. With a little training, dogs can make great ring bearers, flower boys or flower girls, and even serve as Best Dog or Dog of Honor. August 4th is Assistance Dog Day; August 10th is National Spoil Your Dog Day; and August 26th is National Dog Day! 

 

August 10 

 

 National Spoil Your Dog Day: Give your dog a distinguished role in the wedding ceremony, like this lucky pup: The Anonymous Officiant: Top Hat & Actual Tails for This Bridal Beagle

 

National Lazy Day: Get married with the least amount of effort possible on this laid-back holiday: How to Get Married Without a Wedding Ceremony

 

National Connecticut Day: Plan a destination wedding or celebrate your state pride in The Constitution State: How to Get Married in Connecticut - Planning a Wedding in the Constitution State

 

International Vlogging Day: Ask a professional digital content creator, influencer, or social media expert to document your wedding day in a modern way! Calling All Wedding Content Creators: Get Ordained & Help Save the Wedding Day!

 

August 12

 

National Vinyl Record Day: Ask your DJ to keep those records spinning with themed music sets and all your favorite dance tracks. Lucky to Love You: 10 Song Lyrics to Inspire Your Wedding Vows AND Give Your Wedding a 1960s Pop Infusion with These 10 Songs & Lyrics

 

August 14

 

Military Marriage Day: Military Weddings : A Guide to Proxy Marriage, Double Proxy, and Same-day Ceremonies

National Financial Awareness Day: The average cost of a wedding has skyrocketed, but your celebration doesn't have to break the bank. Plan an inexpensive, budget-friendly wedding at Target, Costco, or with this helpful advice from AMM: Can’t Afford a Wedding? How to Get Married for (Almost) Free

 

 

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Plan a cowboy wedding you'll never forget! August 15th is I Love Cowboys and Cowgirls Day, so grab the cowboy or cowgirl of your dreams and get hitched in a country wedding ceremony! The perfect venue might be a barn, dude ranch, country western bar, or even that cute bbq restaurant down the street!

 

August 15

 

I Love Cowboys and Cowgirls Day: Get married in your best western wear, and don’t forget the hat! Wedding Hat Etiquette: Can Wedding Officiants Wear a Hat to the Ceremony? What about Guests?

 

August 16

 

National Tell a Joke Day: The Best Worst Wedding Jokes (You’ll Secretly Laugh At)

True Love Forever Day: Is this the absolute best day to get married in August? It just might be! Celebrate true love with one of these free wedding ceremony scripts from the AMM library: Officiating Unforgettable Ceremonies: Wedding Ceremony Scripts

 

August 17

 

Black Cat Appreciation Day: Honor your black cat on the wedding day! If your feline friend is more of a witch's 'familiar,’ you can keep things witchy with this unique handfasting script, or give your cat a special role at the ceremony: 5 Tips for Including Pets in Your Wedding Ceremony

 

National Massachusetts Day: Plan a destination wedding or celebrate your state pride in The Bay State: How to Get Married in Massachusetts - Planning a Wedding in the Bay State

 

National I Love My Feet Day: Get a fresh pedicure and bare those toes at the wedding ceremony with a ‘feet washing’ unity ritual: How to Include the Feet Washing Wedding Tradition in Your Ceremony (With a Sample Script for the Officiant)

 

August 18

 

National Pinot Noir Day: Include your favorite wine in the wedding ceremony with a wine blending ritual or unity toast: Kick Your Wedding Off with a Toast: A Wine Blending Ceremony Sample Script

 

National Bad Poetry Day: Embrace the imperfections of love and poetry on this fun holiday. Ask friends and family to write you poems, and then read them aloud as part of your wedding ceremony! Here are some funny love poems to inspire you: Funny Love Poems & Whimsical Wedding Readings for a Ceremony that’s YOU & Truer than True

 

National Aviation Day: Get married at your favorite airport, air and space museum, or another aviation-themed venue. One popular destination for fans of flight is the 1940 Air Terminal Museum at William P. Hobby Airport: 10 Unusual & Unique Places to Get Married in the U.S.

 

 

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August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day! Remember, it's never too late to say 'I do' to love and marriage!

 

August 21

 

National Senior Citizens Day: Include your favorite elders in your wedding ceremony, or get hitched on this holiday for seniors: Simple Wedding Ceremony Script for Older Couples

 

August 25

 

National Park Service Founders Day: Get married in a national park with this simple advice: Plan a Wedding Ceremony in a National or State Park

 

 

August 26

 

Women's Equality Day: Make sure your wedding centers women and women’s equality on this important day! Check out these examples of feminist wedding vows, or personalize this original wedding ceremony script: Marriage of Equals Wedding Ceremony Script for Non-traditional Couples

 

National Dog Day: Include your canine pals in your wedding ceremony as Best Dog, Dog of Honor, or another distinguished role. 5 Tips for Including Pets in Your Wedding Ceremony

 

August 27

 

Kiss Me Day: Replace the traditional “you may now kiss the bride” with a fun declaration of “kiss me!” following the pronouncement: 10 Alternatives to “You May Now Kiss the Bride!”

 

 

August 28

 

International Read Comics in Public Day: Give your wedding a fun comic book theme with this original wedding ceremony script: Marvel Themed Wedding Ceremony Script

 

August 30

 

National Beach Day: Plan a fun seaside elopement or wedding ceremony! 5 Seaside Unity Ceremony Ideas for Your Beach Wedding or Vow Renewal

Frankenstein Day: Channel your favorite monster… and other horror movie classics with this fun wedding ceremony script! It includes references to The Bride of Frankenstein and all your other favorite spooky films: Sweet & Spooky Horror Movie Theme Wedding Ceremony Script

International Cabernet Sauvignon Day: Add a unity toast or wine blending ritual to your wedding ceremony using your favorite glass of cab! Kick Your Wedding Off with a Toast: A Wine Blending Ceremony Sample Script

 

 

August 31

 

International Overdose Awareness Day: Couples in recovery from drugs or alcohol addiction might find this holiday holds special meaning. Include nonalcoholic cocktails and spirits at the reception, or get inspired by this couple’s ‘dry wedding’: It’s a Nice Day for a Dry Wedding: How One Couple Did it, and Why it Might Be Right for You

National Eat Outside Day: Plan a fun outdoor wedding and reception in the comfort of your own backyard! 

 

National South Carolina Day: Plan a destination wedding or celebrate your state pride in The Palmetto State: How to Get Married in South Carolina - Planning a wedding in the Palmetto State

 

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