Setting Your Wedding Date in 2026

SETTING YOUR WEDDING DATE IN 2026

🗓️ Setting Your Wedding Date in 2026: What You Need to Know Before You Book

You said YES! 💍 Now it’s time to say "I do" to a date—and we’re here to help you pick the perfect one.

Choosing your wedding date is one of the first big decisions you’ll make, and it sets the stage for everything else: your venue, your vendors, your honeymoon timing, and even your budget.

So how do you choose the perfect date in 2026? Whether you’re going for sentimental, seasonal, budget-friendly, or something quirky and unforgettable, we’ve rounded up the best wedding dates, holidays to watch out for, and the fun number combos you won’t want to miss.

🥂 First Things First: Why Your Wedding Date Matters

You’ll be surprised how often you hear the question, “Have you set a date yet?” Choosing your wedding date early helps you:

• Lock in your dream venue – we hope it’s Tuscany Landing!

• Get first pick of vendors

• Set realistic expectations around planning time & budget

• Avoid major conflicts (hello, Super Bowl Sunday!)

💡 Money-Saving Tip: Fridays and Sundays are less expensive than Saturdays—and long weekends are great for out-of-town guests! There are 3 Hotels within 5 minutes of our venue.

📅 Popular Wedding Dates & Holidays to Consider in 2026

January

• Jan. 1 (Thursday): New Year’s Day (consider 12/31/25 for a NYE wedding!)

• Jan. 4 (Sunday): 💍 Come see us at The Bride St. Louis Wedding Show – we have some SPECIAL DEALS waiting for those who book, plus you’ll have a better opportunity of getting your SPECIAL DATE before it’s gone.

• Jan. 17–19: Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend (great travel window)

February

• Feb. 1 (Sunday): It’s the St. Charles Wedding Show at The Foundry on Main – Yep, we’ll be at this show too! Come see us.

• Feb. 8 (Sunday): Super Bowl—sports fans beware!

• Feb. 14 (Saturday): Valentine’s Day (romantic, but pricey for flowers!)

• Feb. 13–16: Valentine’s Day + Presidents’ Day = 4-day wedding weekend 💕

• Feb. 17 (Tuesday): Mardi Gras

• Feb. 18 (Wednesday): Ash Wednesday (Catholics often avoid Lent weddings)

March

• Mar. 8 (Sunday): Daylight Saving begins—hello longer days!

• Mar. 17 (Tuesday): St. Patrick’s Day 🍀

• Mar. 20 (Friday): First Day of Spring 🌸 Our tent goes up and we can now host your wedding at Tuscany Landing!

April

• Apr. 3 (Friday): Good Friday

• Apr. 4–5 (Sat–Sun): Easter Weekend – not ideal for most churches

• Apr. 22–30: Passover

May

• May 10 (Sunday): Mother’s Day – ask mom first!

• May 23–25: Memorial Day Weekend – book early, vendors fill up fast.

June

• June 19 (Friday): Juneteenth

• June 21 (Sunday): First Day of Summer + Father’s Day

July

• July 3–5: Independence Day Weekend – festive & travel-friendly

September (These dates will go fast at Tuscany Landing)

• Sept. 5–7: Labor Day Weekend – ideal for guests traveling in

• Sept. 12–Oct. 4: Rosh Hashanah observance

• Sept. 23 (Wednesday): First Day of Fall

• 🍷 September & October – Peak wedding season in Missouri!

October

 (We have a few openings yet for October, but you better work fast if you want to grab a date in October. It sells out quickly because it is absolutely gorgeous here in October!)

• Oct. 10–12: Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day – another long weekend option

• Oct. 31 (Saturday): Halloween – spooky, themed, or totally glam—it’s up to you!

November

• Nov. 1 (Sunday): Daylight Saving Ends

• Nov. 11 (Wednesday): Veterans Day – a meaningful choice for military couples

• Nov. 26–29: Thanksgiving Weekend – popular for family-centered weddings

December

• Dec. 4 (Friday): Start of Hanukkah

• Dec. 21 (Monday): First Day of Winter

• Dec. 25–27: Christmas Weekend

• Dec. 31 (Thursday): End the year married and start fresh in 2027!

🔢 Lucky, Quirky, and Just-Plain-Cool Dates in 2026

Looking for something unique and memorable? These number combos are fun to say, easy to remember, and extra Insta-worthy.

• 1/2/26 – Clean start to the year: 1-2-2-6

• 1/13/26 – “Lucky 13” vibe

• 2/6/26 – Rhythmic & fun

• 2/22/26 – All twos! 🐢

• 3/6/26 – Simple & cool

• 3/13/26 – A Friday the 13th wedding with style

• 4/4/26 – Mirror date!

• 4/26/26 – Symmetrical perfection

• 5/6/26 – 5-6-26 flows beautifully

• 6/6/26 – Triple 6s (and it’s a Saturday!)

• 6/26/26 – Symmetry lovers, this one’s for you

• 7/7/26 – Lucky 7s everywhere 🍀

• 7/26/26 – End-of-summer flair

• 8/8/26 – The infinity symbol ♾️

• 9/6/26 – Balanced and breezy

• 9/13/26 – Quirky Sunday wedding

• 10/10/26 – Iconic, easy to remember

• 11/13/26 – A Friday the 13th date with flair

• 12/6/26 – Sleek winter date

🏈 One Last Tip…

If your family is full of football fans or sports lovers, you might want to avoid major sporting weekends like:

• Super Bowl Sunday

• Final Four / March Madness

• Local college rivalry games

Don’t Wait for Money to Marry

Love doesn’t have to wait. You don’t need tens of thousands of dollars to throw the “perfect” wedding at Tuscany Landing. You just need your person, a plan, and maybe a few of our tips. Be sure to check out our $10K Weddings – it includes almost everything you need for up to 75 guests, and just a few dollars more for additional guests.

Let’s be real: the most important part of your wedding day isn’t the fancy flowers, the three-course meal, or the custom monogrammed dance floor.

It’s the moment you look at each other and say, “I choose you.”

💍 Final Thoughts

Whether you're planning a grand summer celebration, a cozy winter wedding, or something totally offbeat, the perfect 2026 date is out there waiting for you. BOOK early, communicate with family, and don’t forget to enjoy the journey—this is YOUR moment!

NOTE: Currently Tuscany Landing is available for you from April to November, and after our new building is completed we will be available year-round. Be sure to check TuscanyLanding.com to visit our gallery and see what a naturally beautiful garden venue looks like..