The Luckiest Month to Get Married According to Superstition

Take a look at these common wedding month superstitions to choose the best months to get married!

 

 

What is the luckiest month to get married? It depends on who you ask – and when you ask! 

 

Wedding superstitions are shaped by culture and religion, personal experiences, the era we live in, and even the weather! They warn us against evil spirits or an early grave, and tell us how to bring abundance and prosperity into a marriage. They are sometimes ominous and sometimes just for fun, depending on how we see them. And some wedding superstitions date back thousands of years!

 

Below are some of the most enduring wedding month superstitions to help you choose the luckiest month to get married based on your ideal wedding celebration. 

 

But as you read through the list below, remember: There isn’t really a bad day to get married, because every wedding date has potential positives and negatives. This list is only meant to inspire, entertain, and inform you, so take it with a grain of salt!

 

Ultimately, love is on your side and your wedding day is what you make it! ‘Unlucky’ wedding dates can help remind us to plan ahead, go with the flow, and stay flexible about whatever comes our way. 

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Newly engaged and in search of lucky wedding dates? Consider these wedding superstitions when choosing the luckiest month to get married -- for YOU! (Photo: Prostock-Studio / iStock)

 

 

Wedding Superstitions to Help You Choose the Luckiest & Unluckiest Month to Get Married

 

• January Wedding

January is a lucky month for marriage if you value sweetness, honesty, and new beginnings.

 

“Married when the year is new, he'll be loving, kind and true,” an old wedding superstition poem says. This sweet sentiment is popular in western cultures and tells us that January is a very lucky month to marry if you want a tender, honest, and loving marriage. 

 

Indian-American couples might consider January a very lucky time to marry or renew their vows, too! Superstition says that a Hindu wedding during the Indian month of Magha, which falls from mid-January to mid-February, promises couples a joyful new beginning together. 

 

And a superstition dating back to 1905 in Australia claims that “A January bride will be a prudent housekeeper, and very good-tempered,” which could be read as a blessing or a curse, depending on the kind of bride (or groom) you want to be.

 

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• February Wedding

Is February lucky or unlucky for marriage? You decide! But bring some pomegranate, lily, and lotus flowers for the wedding altar just in case.

 

An old western folk saying tells us, “When February birds do mate, you may wed, or dread your fate.” This superstition is certainly open to interpretation, and has also been repeated as “...you wed not, or dread your fate,” and “you may wed, or dread your fate.” 

 

So, on the one hand, it might mean that you should marry in February if you want to avoid a terrible fate. But it might also mean that February weddings are hit or miss, bringing either joy or calamity! 

 

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This ‘hit or miss’ contradiction continues when you consider weddings on a leap year, with Leap Day always added to the end of February. The ancient Romans warned against leap year weddings, but Chinese and Taiwanese superstitions say this unique wedding date can be quite lucky.

 

And in ancient Greek mythology, wedding superstitions said that marriages during early February were especially lucky, as long as couples made offerings to Hera, goddess of marriage. (Late January and early February correspond to the ancient Greek month of Gamelion, which translates to ‘Wedding Month,’ and honors Hera.) Offerings to Hera usually included pomegranate fruits, apples, lily and lotus flowers, or feathers. Click the linked article below to learn more about honoring Hera during a February wedding: 

 

• Wedding Ideas to Honor Hera Goddess of Marriage

 

 

Lucky or not, February has a reputation of being one of the most romantic months to get married. To make your February wedding the luckiest for love, add pomegranate, apples, lily blossoms, and other sweet decorations to your wedding altar to welcome prosperity and abundance into your marriage, and honor Hera, Greek goddess of marriage. (Photo: Nadtochiy / iStock)

 

 

• March Wedding 

Are you a realist, taking the good with the bad? Then March might be a lucky month to marry for you.

 

“If you wed when March winds blow, joy and sorrow both you'll know,” an old wives’ tale tells us. This superstition might be enough to persuade you against a March wedding, although it’s true that most marriages come with ups and downs no matter which month they're celebrated. (Hence the classic ‘for better or worse’ wedding vows.) 

 

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But March’s reputation as an unlucky wedding month is shared by other culture’s too. In China’s lunar calendar, March falls close to the Qingming Festival, or ‘Tomb Sweeping Day,’ when families honor their dead ancestors and clean their graves. This means that while some weeks in early March might be ok, the closer you get to the Qingming Festival the more unlucky your wedding date may be.

 

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And of course, beware the Ides of March! Falling on March 15th, this day is especially unlucky as the anniversary of Julius Caesar's assassination. This can often throw an air of caution over much of the month. On the other hand, if you like to throw caution to the wind, March may be the wedding month for you! 

 

 

• April Wedding

Looking for continuous growth as a couple, or a fresh start in love? An April wedding might be your best choice.

 

“Marry in April when you can; joy for maiden and for man,” the old superstition says, which might make April the luckiest month for traditional couples to get married.  

 

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Hindu weddings in April are considered lucky too, for couples who want a marriage filled with growth and new discoveries. This sentiment is echoed in Pagan and Celtic folklore, which tell us that April weddings bring renewal and fresh starts.  

 

 

Spring weddings bring a special sweetness, and good luck for the newlyweds! (Photo: Vladimir / Adobe Stock)

 

 

• May Wedding

Look to your unique culture and heritage to see if May is a lucky month for you to marry. 

 

Many Hindus consider Vaishakh, the second month in the Indian National calendar, another lucky time to marry. Vaishakh corresponds with mid-April to mid-May on the Gregorian calendar and marks the start of a new harvest season, making early May weddings very auspicious if you’re looking for wealth and abundance in marriage.

 

A wedding in May can also bring good luck if you want to include Chinese wedding traditions in your big day, depending on your wedding date. Chinese numerology is often used to find lucky wedding dates in May, favoring even numbers (except the number 4), and dates with the number 8.

 

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But beware, ancient Romans would disagree! In Ancient Rome, May was considered an unlucky month to marry because of its association with the Feast of the Dead, which brought confrontations with evil spirits. 

 

And superstitions that May is the worst month to marry were also common during the Victorian era throughout Europe; there’s even a saying about it: "Marry in the month of May, and you'll surely rue the day.” 

 

 

• June Wedding

Do you dream of exciting travel and adventure in marriage? June might be the luckiest month for you to get married.

 

The month of June is named in honor of Juno, the ancient Roman goddess of marriage – making this one of the luckiest months to marry in many cultures. When planning an Italian-American wedding, June will likely be your luckiest month to wed! 

 

June is also a lucky month for Indian-American and Hindu weddings, Mexican-American weddings, and modern Pagan weddings. Superstition says that a wedding held on the Summer Solstice is especially lucky (around June 20th), because it promises you a marriage blessed with abundance, hope, and warmth. 

 

An old wives’ tale promises you a life of travel and adventure if you marry in June: “Marry when June roses grow, over land and sea you'll go.” This makes June a very lucky month for a destination wedding, too! Of course, if you’re a homebody looking for a marriage of cozy comfort, this might not be the month for you. 

 

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On the other hand, June is considered an unlucky month for marriage in China. Chinese superstition says that as the sixth month of the year, June splits the year in half and might lead your marriage toward separation and divorce.

 

 

Planning a destination wedding? June might be the luckiest month to get away for a vacation wedding or destination elopement and honeymoon! (Photo: Pollyana Ventura / iStock)

 

 

• July Wedding

Superstitions warning against a July wedding have been around for centuries – unless you’re a baker. 

 

“Those who in July do wed, will labor for their daily bread,” an old superstition warns. If you prefer a life with stable finances, with a little less labor and little more fun, then July might not be the right month for you to marry. On the other hand, if you’re a baker or pastry chef, you might find some delight in a July wedding by turning this old wives’ tale on its head.

 

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July is also an unlucky month to marry in China and Taiwan (and other Asian countries) because it aligns with The Ghost Month and The Ghost Festival. The Ghost Month is the 7th month of the Lunar calendar, and falls from mid-July to mid-August. Big life events, like starting a new job or getting married are avoided during Ghost Month because wandering spirits can cause unpleasant mischief and misfortune during this time.

 

 

• August Wedding

If you embrace change or get bored easily with routines, August might be a lucky month to marry. 

 

Irish wedding folklore says that couples who marry in August can look forward to a life filled with change. This might sound exciting to you – a life that’s always fresh and new! But change isn’t always easy, so if you prefer a comfortably-familiar no-surprises sort of marriage, you might not want to get married in August.

 

In Poland, wedding superstitions say that it’s luckiest to marry in a month with the letter ‘r’ in their Polish names, including Sierpień, otherwise known as August. If you’re planning a Polish-American wedding, this month might just be the luckiest! (If you’re curious, other lucky months in Poland are Marzec (March), Czerwiec (June), Sierpień (August), Wrzesień (September), Październik (October), and Grudzień (December)). 

 

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And as we mentioned above, early August aligns with the Lunar Ghost Month, which is considered a very unlucky time to wed in some Asian cultures. But on the other hand, late August is considered a lucky time to marry in China, because the number 8 (as in the 8th month) is very auspicious in Chinese numerology. If you’re planning a Chinese-inspired wedding in August, aim for the later weeks to welcome financial wealth, personal success, and social status into your marriage.

 

 

Each culture has its own wedding superstitions. Draw from your unique heritage and shared culture/s as a couple to create new wedding traditions, honor your ancestors with timeless traditions, or to choose a lucky wedding date!  (Photo: hxyume / iStock)

 

 

• September Wedding

September is a lucky month to marry if you’re not big on drama, with one exception. 

The month of September is generally considered a neutral time to marry in the western world; there aren’t many superstitions promoting or discouraging a September wedding. 

 

However, one date in September comes with a big warning, depending on your faith! September 14th is an unlucky time to wed if you’re Greek Orthodox because it celebrates the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, a day honoring sacrifice and suffering. These are probably not the kind of qualities you want to bring into your marriage.

 

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• October Wedding 

Want to avoid jealousy in marriage? Looking for love AND money? October may or may not be a lucky month to get married, depending on your priorities.

 

An old Australian superstition warns that, “An October bride will be pretty, coquettish, loving, but jealous.” If jealousy is a big turnoff for you, this might make October unlucky. Of course, if you’re looking for a marriage full of beauty and passion, this might sound fantastic!

 

Chinese superstition warns that October might be a terrible time to get married because of the Double Ninth Festival, or Chongyang Festival, which falls during the 9th month of the lunar calendar. This is a time for honoring elders and ancestors, not for marrying. Because of the differences in our calendars, this festival is usually in October, either early or mid-month. Because the festival can occur any time in October depending on the year, this month is often avoided for weddings.

 

Another superstition warns, “If in October you do marry, love will come, but riches tarry.” If you're looking for a marriage full of love and financial security, an October wedding might not be right for you. 

 

And for those who celebrate Samhain, or Halloween, an October wedding can bring good luck or bad luck, depending on your perspective. During this Pagan holiday and its modern counterpart, superstition says that the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. If you want a marriage rooted in this world and the next, or with the blessings of ancestors, this might be a lucky time to wed. 

 

Here are a few sample wedding ceremony scripts and vows for a Halloween wedding: 

 

• Halloween Themed Wedding Vows for a Fun, Spooky, & Seasonal Ceremony
• A Witchy Halloween Wedding Ceremony Script with Handfasting
• So you’ve been asked to officiate a Halloween or Samhain wedding…

 

 

Fall weddings are unforgettable, as Mother Nature puts on a show with brightly colored leaves and temperate weather; and September is an especially lucky time for marriage. (Photo: Fly View Productions / iStock)

 

 

• November Wedding 

Do you prioritize joy in your relationship? November might be the luckiest month to marry. 

 

An old superstition about November weddings says, “If you wed in bleak November, only joys will come, remember.” It doesn’t get much luckier than that! If you want a marriage full to the brim with joy, November might be the month for you. 

 

And Chinese traditions agree! November weddings are considered lucky in Chinese culture, promising you good fortune and joy in marriage.

 

Related: Honoring the Memory of Loved Ones in Your Wedding Ceremony

 

For couples in the Catholic Church, however, weddings dates in mid to late November are likely unlucky. That’s because Catholic lore describes the 40 days leading up to Christmas (a period called Advent) as time devoted to penance and preparation for Christ’s return.

 

 

• December Wedding

Dreaming of a winter wonderland wedding, or a love that can withstand any challenge? Consider December a lucky time to plan your wedding!

 

As we mentioned above, December is not a lucky time to marry for Catholic couples, but other cultures see things differently. 

 

One source of old wedding folklore says, “When December snows fall fast, marry and true love will last,” promising you lasting love if the month brings an early snow. If you love skiing, snow-shoeing, or other winter adventures (like curling up to make some smores), and love the idea of getting married in a winter wonderland, December might just be the luckiest month to marry! 

 

Pagan weddings in December are also considered lucky, with handfastings on the Winter Solstice luckiest of all. If you marry on the Solstice, superstition says that your marriage will mark a fresh start in your love, helping you put to rest past negativity or doubts. 

 

The Winter Solstice and the month of December is also a lucky time for a Hindu wedding, with superstition promising a long-lasting and sturdy marriage – one that can withstand even the most challenging times. 

 

For couples who have been through many ups and downs and are ready for a fresh start and deep commitment, December is a lucky month to marry. 

 

Here are sample wedding ceremony scripts for December weddings: 

 

• Winter Solstice Wedding Ceremony Script With Candle Lighting
• Christian Christmas Themed Wedding Ceremony Script with Unity Candle Lighting
• New Year’s Eve Wedding Ceremony Script with Wine Box & Love Letters
   

 

Dreaming of a winter wonderland wedding? December might be the luckiest month to get married! (Photo: Docinets Vasil / iStock)

 

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More Lucky Wedding Ideas & Wedding Inspiration

 

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