Summer may still wear the crown as the UK’s most popular wedding season, but spring is catching up fast. More and more couples are choosing dates between March and May — and honestly, it’s not hard to see why.
Spring weddings come with blooming gardens, longer days, lighter evenings and that unmistakable feeling that everything is starting fresh again. Which, when you think about it, is exactly what a wedding is all about.
At Brinsop Court, we’re big fans of a spring celebration. Here’s why the season works so beautifully.
1.) Venues look particularly fabulous in spring
By the time spring arrives, wedding venues are waking up after winter. Gardens are bursting into life, trees are covered in blossom and suddenly every corner looks photo-ready.
A great venue will offer a range of scenic spots for photos — from blossoming trees to colourful flower beds and leafy pathways. The natural colour palette at this time of year is spectacular, with soft greens, bright bulbs and delicate blossoms doing most of the decorating for you.
Spring sunlight also tends to be gentler than the high summer glare, giving photographers softer, more flattering light. Think dreamy, dappled images rather than guests squinting at the camera.
If you’re planning your wedding a year in advance, it’s worth visiting your venue during spring beforehand. Seeing what’s blooming can help inspire your colour scheme, floral choices and styling.
2.) Weather that’s actually comfortable
Yes, April showers are a thing — but let’s be honest, the British weather can surprise you in any month.
Spring’s milder temperatures usually land in a very comfortable middle ground. Guests won’t be melting in the heat or wrapped in three coats, and outdoor ceremonies or drinks receptions become far more appealing.
Once the clocks go forward, the longer daylight hours mean more time outside and more opportunities to enjoy your venue’s surroundings while everything feels fresh and green.
Of course, it’s still wise to have a Plan B — somewhere cosy to retreat if the rain arrives and a way to keep guests warm after sunset. But that’s just sensible British wedding planning.
3.) It can be kinder to your budget
Spring weddings sit just outside the peak summer rush, which can make them surprisingly cost-effective.
Many venues and suppliers have greater availability during this time, which can sometimes give you more flexibility on pricing and a better chance of securing your preferred date.
Honeymoon travel may also be cheaper outside the busy summer holiday season, leaving a little extra budget for cocktails somewhere sunny.
Spring also brings a few handy Bank Holidays — including Easter — which can make it easier for guests to travel or turn your wedding into a long weekend. You’ll also avoid the mid-summer “wedding fatigue” that happens when everyone seems to be getting married at once.
Spring wedding ideas to steal immediately
Spring is one of the most inspiring seasons for wedding styling. If you’re looking for ideas, here are a few to get you started.
Seasonal flowers everywhere
Spring florals are spectacular. Think peonies, tulips, roses, cherry blossom, sweet pea, hyacinths, snapdragons and delphiniums.
You could exchange vows beneath a wisteria archway or carry a bouquet featuring lily of the valley — a spring classic. Peonies also make a statement if you’re going big on florals.
For simple table décor, tulips, daffodils or gypsophila arranged in rustic jars look effortlessly pretty. Some couples even let guests take them home afterwards as favours.
If you’re adding a signature scent to your day, rose or lavender works beautifully with the season.
Let the outdoors in
Bright spring days call for light, airy spaces with plenty of windows. Venues that blur the line between indoors and outdoors are perfect for this time of year — giving you sunshine and scenery without worrying about the weather.
Gingham is having a moment
Fresh, playful and undeniably spring-like, gingham is perfect for napkins, table runners, ribbons or even bouquet ties. It adds colour and personality without feeling overly formal.
Play with colour combinations
Pastels are a natural choice for spring weddings — but you can give them a modern twist with unexpected pairings.
Lemon and peach is fresh and vibrant, while pale green and grey creates a sophisticated palette (think sage décor with platinum-grey bridesmaid dresses).
Other combinations worth considering include teal with blush, lilac with white, or icy blue paired with silver. Prefer bold colour? Spring flowers happily support brighter shades like magenta, cobalt blue, orange or tropical greens.
Small styling touches can bring the season to life too — confetti served in rattan baskets, hanging pom-poms overhead or even a vintage bicycle with baskets overflowing with flowers.
Spring weddings at Brinsop Court
At Brinsop Court, spring is when the estate truly comes alive. Across more than 700 acres of countryside, gardens, woodland and lawns begin to burst with colour again after winter.
Couples can choose from a range of ceremony locations — inside our fourteenth-century Grade I-listed manor house or outdoors in woodland, the courtyard or on one of the lawns.
Our Knot Barn is particularly magical in spring. With floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping views across the gardens and countryside, it feels bright, airy and connected to the landscape outside.
Guests can stay on site too, with accommodation ranging from beautiful bedrooms in the manor house to luxury cottages and year-round glamping.
Explore our wedding packages and seasonal menus, book a virtual tour or get in touch to see how we could create your perfect spring wedding at Brinsop Court.
