I love September weddings. They're still summer, but we think fall. Outdoor events could produce heat or cool, and the difference from August may be only a few degrees in either direction. Nonetheless, September is a popular month for outdoor weddings, second only to October here in New England where leaf peeping is an annual pastime.
Frankly I like September for many reasons not connected to weddings, and there may be others like me who choose September ceremonies for subconscious motives. In the Jewish calendar, it is the New Year, a definite cause for joy and for self-renewal. In the USA it is the beginning of the new school year, a cause for excitement and a renewed sense of purpose at least for some students. Those of us who remember school positively will always feel a little lift after Labor Day.
September also marks the end of summer and I get weary of the dog days after 31 of them. Beginnings of any season carry a sense of hope---what will this new season bring; what are the possibilities of a better life in the coming months? This is like a mini-New Year every three months.
So, enjoy the first day of September. I'm motoring down to Rhode Island to preside over a wonderful couple's ceremony. It's a gorgeous 1st of the month here in New England. That's promising.
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