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Why are December and August the most popular months for weddings?

New statistics from the CSO over recent years show that December and August were the most popular...

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11.24 11 Mar 2026


Why are December and August the most popular months for weddings?


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11.24 11 Mar 2026


New statistics from the CSO over recent years show that December and August were the most popular months chosen by couples to get married. Surprisingly, despite its traditional association with weddings, not one date in June featured in the top ten.

So, what is it about December and August?

Joining Shane and Ciara to discuss this is Sarah Kennedy, Wedding Expert with the Irish Wedding Blog.


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