Fun Facts About Your Wedding Month
January
Named after the Roman god, Janus, who watched over thresholds and doorways, this month is all about new beginnings. Janus was depicted with two faces that allowed him to look into both the past and the future simultaneously. This is a perfect month to get married as we cross the threshold from one year to the next more prosperous future.
Plant: Birch, Rowan
Flower: Carnation, Snowdrops
Crystal: Garnet
Symbol: Keys
February
From the Latin ‘Februum’ which means purification, this was a time to be inspired for the year ahead and following one’s dreams. This month was named after both the Etruscan and Roman god ‘Februus’ who personified these same ideas.
Tree: Rowan, Ash
Flower: Iris, Violet
Crystal: Amythest
Symbol: Hearts
March
From the Latin ‘Martius,’ this was the original first month of the early Roman calendar. It was named after the Roman god of war who was also a guardian of agriculture. This is a time for fresh momentum, growth, and power.
Tree: Ash, Alder
Flower: Daffodil
Crystal: Aquamarine
Symbol: Horseshoes, Clover
April
Originally named ‘Aprilis’ by the Romans…its name origins are lost to history. To date, scholars believe it stems from tee latin verb ‘aperire’ which means to open since this is the month when trees and flowers start to bloom.
Tree: Alder, Willow
Flower: Daisy, Sweet Pea
Crystal: Diamond
Symbol: Rabbits, Eggs
May
Named after the Greek goddess of fertility, Maia. She was the daughter of Atlas and mother of the Greek God Hermes. It is time for lighter, more romantic vibes as people start to relax and soak in the possibilities of the future unfolding rather than dwelling on the past.
Tree: Willow, Hawthorne
Flower: Lily of the Valley
Crystal: Emerald
Symbol: Crowns
June
Named after the Roman Goddess Juno, this was a traditional month for marriage and engagements. The goddess was a protector of women, children. She is a guardian of marriages and fidelity.
Tree: Hawthorne, Oak
Flower: Rose, Honeysuckle
Crystal: Alexandrite, Pearl, Moonstone
Symbol: Birds
July
Originally named ‘Quintilis’, it was changed to honor general Julius Cesar. In the past, it was a time to celebrate untamed nature and hope for more rain in order to avoid drought. All gods associated with water were appeased during this time.
Tree: Holly
Flower: Larkspur, Delphinium, Water Lily
Crystal: Ruby
Symbol: Seashells
August
This month brings to mind images of abundance as we harvest the seeds and fruit we have spent the year growing. Historians are split on its name with some believing it was named after emperor Augustus while the others think it derives from the Oracle priest “Augurs” who observed and predicted events by observing the flight patterns of birds on their migratory paths.
Tree: Hazel
Flower: Gladiolus, Poppy
Crystal: Peridot
Symbol: The Moon
September
Named after the Latin word for seven ‘Septem’, it was the 7th month in the old Roman calendar. This month’s theme circles almost entirely with harvests as tasks are finalizing for the year and coming to completion.
Tree: Vine
Flower: Aster, Morning Glory
Crystal: Sapphire
Symbol: Mushrooms & Toadstools
October
Following in September’s footsteps, October was also named after the Roman word for eight - ‘Octo’. The world is starting to balance between light and dark as we creep closer to winter.
Tree: Ivy
Flower: Marigold
Crystal: Opal Tourmaline
Symbol: (Black) Cats, Pumpkins
November
This is a time for planning ahead. Named after the Roman word ‘Nonvo,"‘ it originally held the ninth position in the old Julian calendar.
Tree: Reed
Flower: Chrysanthemum, Cosmos
Crystal: Citrine, Topaz
Symbol: Fire
December
From the Roman word ‘Decem’ it was the 10th month in the old calendar. It is a sacred time of year as we mark the turning point of dark to light. From this point on days will get longer, brighter, and warmer.
Tree: Elder
Flower: Poinsetta, Narcisuss
Crystal: Tanzainite, Turquoise, Zircon
Symbol: Stars
