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When to Get Married in Savannah: A Month-by-Month Guide
The best time to get married in Savannah, for most couples, is spring or fall. Those are the months the City of Savannah itself treats as peak season for events in its parks and squares: March, April, May, September, October and November. Winter and summer are quieter and often easier to book, with trade-offs you can plan around. Here is how the year looks, month by month, and what each season asks of you.
How Savannah’s wedding year breaks down
The City’s Special Events office sets its permit fees by season, and its calendar is a useful guide to when demand is highest across town.
| Season | Months | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | March, April, May, September, October, November | Most popular months for outdoor events; book early |
| Off-peak | January, February, June, July, August, December | More open dates; plan for summer heat or winter cool |
Spring and fall bring mild days for an outdoor ceremony, and they bring everyone else, too.
Spring: March, April and May
Spring is a lovely season to marry in Savannah. The squares are green, the live oaks are full, and evenings are pleasant for a ceremony outdoors.
March belongs to St. Patrick’s Day. Savannah’s parade is one of the largest in America, behind only New York City and Chicago, according to the City, and it is the city’s largest event. The fountain in Forsyth Park is dyed green at the beginning of March and stays that way until after the celebration. The City also blocks out dates for park events in the run-up. If you love the energy, a mid-March weekend can be memorable. If you want quiet streets and an untinted fountain in your photos, look at the end of the month instead. Our guide to getting married in Forsyth Park covers park permits in more detail.
April is a favorite, and it is busy. The Savannah Music Festival has announced its 2027 season for April 2 to 17, which means full hotels and lively evenings downtown. That can be a gift for guests who want to make a weekend of it. It also means booking rooms early.
May is still peak season, with longer days. Late May starts to feel like summer, so an evening ceremony keeps guests comfortable.
Summer: June, July and August
Summer is off-peak for the City’s permits, and many couples find more dates open. The trade-off is heat and humidity, plus afternoon thunderstorms that roll through quickly.
A few ways to make a summer wedding work:
- Hold the ceremony in the morning or early evening, not mid-afternoon.
- Choose a venue with indoor space for the ceremony and reception, so a passing storm changes nothing.
- Keep outdoor portraits short and plan them for the softer light near sunset.
- Offer guests cold drinks, fans and shade from the moment they arrive.
June 1 is also the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30, according to NOAA. It is worth knowing as you weigh dates.
Fall: September, October and November
Fall is Savannah’s second peak season. As the summer heat eases, outdoor ceremonies become comfortable again.
September brings the peak of hurricane season. NOAA marks September 10 as its climatological peak, with a secondary peak in mid-October, mostly for the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. A September date can be lovely; just ask your vendors and venue how they handle weather changes, and consider travel insurance for guests flying in.
October sits in the middle of peak season. The SCAD Savannah Film Festival is held in October, so check its dates before you settle on a weekend if your guests will need hotel rooms.
November is worth a look. It is still peak season on the City’s calendar, with cooler evenings and the start of the holiday season. Hurricane season officially ends November 30.
Winter: December, January and February
Winter is Savannah’s quietest wedding season, and that is its appeal. Off-peak months often mean more choice of dates and vendors, and December weddings can lean into the holidays.
Evenings can be cool, so plan for wraps or a warm indoor reception, and keep any outdoor portraits to the middle of the day or golden hour. For couples who want a ballroom, candlelight and a long dinner, winter is a natural fit.
Questions to settle before you choose a date
- Do you want an outdoor ceremony? If so, spring and fall give you the best odds of comfortable weather, and the City’s peak-season fees apply to park events.
- Will most guests travel? Avoid the city’s biggest weekends, or embrace them and book room blocks early.
- How flexible are you? Off-peak months, and days other than Saturday, often open up more options.
- What is your weather plan? Whatever the month, choose a venue that can move everything indoors without a second location.
Planning a 2028 wedding on Forsyth Park
If you are looking ahead to 2028, now is a good time to think about seasons. The Heritage on Forsyth is a historic building on Drayton Street, at the edge of Forsyth Park and a short walk from the fountain, being restored as a wedding venue. It opens in January 2028 and will host weddings and celebrations of up to 200 guests, with a ballroom, a garden and a ceremony space, so you have room indoors and out in every season. Weddings are all-inclusive, with planning and bar, and one planner guides you from your first tour to your send-off.
Join our list and we will write to you personally when the first dates are released and private tours begin.