Why Is June The Wedding Month?

Ah, June, when summer eases into our frazzled lives. Somehow, it feels just right to be a little lazy in the summer.

Here are a few facts about this first month of summer when we love to kick back and enjoy those long summer days and nights.

JUNE FUN FACTS

1. This month has 3 birthstones: pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone.

2. The flowers that symbolizes this month are roses and honeysuckle—both highly aromatic. 

When I grew up, we didn't have central air conditioning. In fact, hardly anyone did in our small town. We had attic fans that would draw in the cool night air through open windows.

Yes, small towns felt so safe back then that everyone slept with windows open. The air was perfumed by roses, honeysuckle, and night-blooming jasmine. Oh, my but it smelled wonderful.

3. June was the traditional month of weddings because colleges and schools were out for the summer. 

Those of marriage age and intention would pick June for their weddings. 

Historically, June was named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, so the tradition of weddings in that month started long ago.

4. June is of course the month of the summer solstice with the longest day of the year and the shortest night.

5. In 1986, the rose, flower for June, was named as the official floral emblem of the United States. The Whitehouse's famous Rose Garden dates back to John Adam’s presidency.

TAKEAWAY TRUTH

This is a month to be happy and carefree so try to achieve that. After all, attitude is everything! Happy June.

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