Ever wondered how people chose wedding dates before modern calendars and weather apps? In this episode we explore the history of wedding date selection across cultures. From European traditions tied to the seasons and saint days to ancient Chinese systems like the 12 Day Officers and Jie Qi cycles, we uncover how nature, celestial events, and folklore guided couples to their day. Plus, we’ll share practical tips for using these ancient practices to choose an auspicious date for your own wedding — whether you’re dreaming of an outdoor ceremony or a symbolic start to your marriage.

In This Episode:

• The role of seasonal cycles and weather patterns in wedding planning

• Sacred days tied to saints, solstices, and cross-quarter festivals

• An introduction to Chinese date selection with the 12 Day Officers

• How Jie Qi cycles can help predict ideal weather for outdoor weddings

• Practical takeaways for blending tradition with modern wedding planning

Whether you’re a history lover, planning your big day, or just curious about ancient customs, this episode offers insight for choosing a wedding date with meaning and intention.

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Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

00:26 Welcome

01:16 Roman customs

02:23 Cross-quarter days

04:12 Using the micro-seasons to ensure good weather

07:02 Weatherlore 

08:53 Wedding dates according to the moon

09:50 St days

11:07 Poems surrounding wedding dates

12:51 Date Selection

16:52 Closing 

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Sources:

European traditions ;

 https://www.eventsbymerida.com/post/2019/01/18/old-traditions-diving-into-the-history-of-weddings

Irish traditions: 

https://www.irishcultureandcustoms.com/ACalend/MarryMay.html

Roman traditions

https://www.wedaways.com/how-ancient-roman-weddings-influence-weddings-today/

https://www.almanac.com/wedding-folklore

https://danversport.com/weddings/blog/wedding-superstitions-weather-edition/