WEDDINGS and ELOPEMENTS:
Which is the best season to get married in the Lake District?
Of course I may be biased, being Lakes born and bred, but the Lake District really is magical all year round. That said, there are definite pros and cons to each season from a wedding or elopement point of view. Some are obvious, others only become apparent after years of working in the wedding industry in this area.
In this blog I’ll share a few thoughts and tips on how to choose which season and how best to prepare for the beautifully unpredictable nature of England’s largest National Park.
SPRING
SPRING – PROS and CONS
Of course ALL seasons in the Lakes come with unpredictable weather and a high chance of rain. After 17 year’s experience of wedding photography, I’d say that Spring is the most unpredictable. Temperature in particular can be hard to plan for – even on the same day you can have hot sun then icy winds and showers. Early in the season you can expect Wordsworth-style daffs, by May you’ll enjoy a plethora of flowering plants – fruit blossom, wisteria, bluebells…the list is endless and beautiful.
SPRING: TOP TIPS
SUMMER
SUMMER – PROS and CONS
Long warm evenings…cool dips in the lakes and rivers, nights under canvas…summer in the Lakes is magical. For that very reason, it’s also super busy! The school holidays in particular lead to big crowds – the May half term holiday is always my busiest week of the year.
SUMMER: TOP TIPS
AUTUMN
AUTUMN – PROS and CONS
I love autumn in the Lakes. It’s as if the whole area breathes a collective sigh of relief as the crowds subside. There’s still a chance. of warm weather, but also the option to include cosy elements like knitwear, candles and tweeds into your wedding vibe.
AUTUMN: TOP TIPS
WINTER
WINTER – PROS and CONS
And then we come to winter…again unpredictable! There’s the chance of a true white wedding, but it’s more likely you’ll have a backdrop of soft fog, gentle drizzle, or crisp winter sun – all look beautiful and often dramatic!
WINTER: TOP TIPS
