New England is a wonderful location for weddings. Whether it's the warm but not too humid weather in spring or the leaves changing color in autumn, the states, ranging from Connecticut to Maine, serve as a picturesque backdrop for many outdoor weddings. As destination weddings – the traveling from one location to another for the ceremony and reception – have increased in popularity over the past few years, going to somewhere new but not too far, such as New England, seems reasonable for out-of-towners. But, if you live in New England already, these benefits are right here for your wedding.

For example, those planning Connecticut weddings have the choice of planning their event in the spring, summer, or fall. Seasonal weddings have been a trend dating back a few years – a bit longer than destination themes – and the location for such a wedding should be in a temperate climate – not too hot or cold and not too humid or dry. Connecticut, for most of the year, fits these qualifications. If you're planning a seasonal outdoor wedding, practically any day between mid-March and late September in Connecticut is ideal for such an event.

Another factor, aside from the date and theme of the event, to consider for Connecticut weddings is the location of the ceremony. Seasonal weddings, in particular, make sense when outdoors. The foliage, of changing leaf colors, spring flowers, or the vivid colors of summer, only enhance the atmosphere of the ceremony. Nevertheless, if you plan to have a ceremony outdoors, particularly in spring when rain is more likely to hit, have an indoor backup plan.

Additionally, the location of the reception is another factor to consider for Connecticut weddings . For your guests' and your convenience, scheduling them in the same location eliminates the need to travel and also saves paper, as direction cards won't be needed in the invitation. Ideally, if you're planning a seasonal wedding, aim for a location that will let you conduct the ceremony outdoors and, then, for the reception lets you bring all guests indoors to a banquet hall. If the latter isn't the case, choose a location that lets you set up a tent for an outdoor reception.