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Here are the best wedding ceremony times for each month in the 28328 area (Clinton, NC)

for outdoor weddings in direct light, along with optimal times for photos afterward:

Winter (December - February)

• Ceremony: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • The sun is lower in the sky, and temperatures are cooler, so an early-to-mid afternoon ceremony avoids the coldest part of the day while allowing soft light.

• Photos: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Before Sunset)

  • Plan photos during the golden hour (around 1 hour before sunset), which in winter happens between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM.

Spring (March - May)

• March & April:

  • Ceremony: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    • The weather is warming up, and a mid-afternoon ceremony provides pleasant temperatures and softer lighting.

  • Photos: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

    • The golden hour during spring is between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM, allowing for beautiful natural lighting.

• May:

  • Ceremony: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    • As it gets warmer, aim for a slightly later ceremony to avoid midday heat and direct overhead sunlight.

  • Photos: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

    • Golden hour in late spring is around 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

Summer (June - August)

• Ceremony: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

  • Summer brings hotter temperatures and longer days, so a later ceremony avoids the harshest sunlight and heat.

• Photos: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Golden hour in summer happens between 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM, providing the best light for post-ceremony photos.

Fall (September - November)

• September:

  • Ceremony: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    • As temperatures begin to cool down, a mid-to-late afternoon ceremony provides optimal conditions.

  • Photos: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

    • Golden hour is around 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM.

• October & November:

  • Ceremony: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    • Earlier ceremonies work better as days get shorter, while still avoiding the midday sun.

  • Photos: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

    • The golden hour moves earlier, around 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM.