Utah Valley wedding guides, our own wedding timeline included, describe peak season as May through October. The state's marriage records give a sharper answer. In 2025, the busiest month for weddings in Utah was September, followed closely by May, July and August. June ranked fifth. December recorded more weddings than January, February, March or November.
This page walks through the numbers, then the calendar traps that matter more for any one couple than any statewide total: the general conference weekends, the Pioneer Day closures and the long temple maintenance weeks.
The numbers, month by month
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Vital Records and Statistics publishes "quick stats" summaries with monthly counts of births, deaths, marriages and divorces. The figures are labeled "Utah occurrences" and are provisional, "subject to change." These are statewide counts. Utah County's marriage license site does not publish monthly license totals, so there is no official Utah County series to show. Every source we checked, and the one reported county license total, is on our Utah County marriage data page.
2025, all twelve months
| Month | Marriages | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3,382 | 10 |
| February | 3,482 | 9 |
| March | 3,363 | 11 |
| April | 4,727 | 6 |
| May | 5,307 | 2 |
| June | 4,833 | 5 |
| July | 5,237 | 3 |
| August | 5,108 | 4 |
| September | 5,497 | 1 |
| October | 4,642 | 7 |
| November | 3,175 | 12 |
| December | 4,401 | 8 |
Source: Utah Quick Stats Summary, 2025 Issue 4, Figure 1. Provisional.
Read it as three tiers:
- The busy months (May, July, August, September): each above 5,100.
- The shoulder months (April, June, October, December): between about 4,400 and 4,850.
- The quiet months (January, February, March, November): each under 3,500.
It is not just the number of Saturdays
Some months have five Saturdays and some have four, which can tilt a monthly count. In 2025, it did not explain the pattern. September 2025 had four Saturdays and led the year; November 2025 had five and finished last. March and August each had five; one was nearly the quietest month and the other was fourth.
The first half of 2026
The state's 2026 second-quarter summary shows the year so far:
| Month | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3,270 | 3,382 | -112 |
| February | 3,244 | 3,482 | -238 |
| March | 4,364 | 3,363 | +1,001 |
| April | 4,798 | 4,727 | +71 |
| May | 5,582 | 5,307 | +275 |
| June | 5,492 | 4,833 | +659 |
Source: Utah Quick Stats, 2026 Q2, Figure 1. Provisional.
The first six months of 2026 total 26,750, against 25,094 for the same months of 2025, about 7 percent higher. March's jump stands out. The state does not explain month-to-month changes, and one year of provisional data is not a trend.
The longer view
The annual table on the same page shows how sharply Utah's marriage count has risen:
| Year | Marriages | Rate per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 26,898 | 8.5 |
| 2020 | 27,411 | 8.3 |
| 2022 | 33,456 | 9.8 |
| 2023 | 38,250 | 11.1 |
| 2024 | 46,973 | 13.4 |
| 2025 | 54,499 | 15.3 |
The national rate in the same table was 6.1 per 1,000 in 2023, the last year it lists. The annual table is labeled "Utah residents"; the monthly chart is labeled "Utah occurrences," and the twelve 2025 monthly figures add to 53,154, about 1,300 fewer than the annual total. The two tables count different things, and the monthly figures are provisional. The state does not say why the count has roughly doubled since 2018, so we will not guess.
One thing a Utah County couple should know regardless: Utah allows marriage by online remote appearance, and the Utah County Clerk warns that such a marriage may not be recognized in other countries. Our marriage license guide covers it.
What the numbers mean for booking
Statewide totals do not set your venue's prices, but they line up with what vendors charge for: demand.
- The four busy months are where Saturdays go first. If you want a September, May, July or August Saturday at a popular venue, book early. Our wedding timeline says six to twelve months for peak Saturdays.
- The shoulder months are the sweet spot for flexibility. April, June, October and December are busy, but less so.
- The quiet months are where the deals are, if a vendor offers off-season pricing. Our wedding budget guide covers how much moving off-peak can save.
The General Conference trap
Twice a year, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holds general conference, broadcast over a Saturday and Sunday. For 2027, the Church News reports the dates as April 3 and 4 and October 2 and 3, with sessions at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time each day.
Temples are always closed on Sundays. The trap is the Saturday. As listed on each temple's page in October 2026:
| Temple | Sat, Apr 3, 2027 | Sat, Oct 2, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Provo City Center | Closed | Closed |
| Orem | Closed | Closed |
| Mount Timpanogos (American Fork) | Closed | Closed |
| Lindon | Closed | Closed |
| Payson | Closed (within Mar 22 to Apr 5 closure) | Closed |
| Saratoga Springs | Not listed as closed | Closed (Oct 2 to 3) |
| Draper | Closed | Closed |
| Jordan River | Closed | Closed |
| Oquirrh Mountain | Closed | Closed (within Sept 20 to Oct 4 closure) |
So for a temple sealing, conference Saturday is close to unavailable across the region in 2027. The Saratoga Springs Utah Temple's 2027 list does not include April 3; if that date matters to you, confirm with the temple directly.
Even for a civil wedding or a reception, conference weekend has a cost. Guests who are Church members may want to watch the sessions, which run 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. A Saturday evening reception after the afternoon session can work; a midday event competes with the broadcast. Our general conference weekend guide covers the visitor side.
The other dates that close temples
Conference is the headline, but the closure lists hold more surprises. From the same temple pages, for 2027:
- Pioneer Day. Saturday, July 24, 2027 is listed as closed at the Provo City Center, Orem, Payson, Saratoga Springs, Mount Timpanogos, Lindon, Draper, Jordan River and Oquirrh Mountain temples.
- Independence Day weekend. Saturday, July 3, 2027 is listed as closed at Orem, Payson, Saratoga Springs, Lindon, Draper, Jordan River and Oquirrh Mountain. The Provo City Center Temple is closed then too, inside a longer closure.
- Thanksgiving. Wednesday and Thursday, November 24 and 25, 2027, at most temples.
- Christmas and New Year. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at all of them; New Year's Eve and New Year's Day at many.
The long closures
Each temple also closes for one or more multi-week stretches. In 2027:
| Temple | Multi-week closures listed for 2027 |
|---|---|
| Provo City Center | May 31 to Jul 5; Nov 29 to Dec 13 |
| Orem | Feb 22 to Mar 8; Aug 23 to Sep 6 |
| Payson | Mar 22 to Apr 5; Sep 13 to 27 |
| Saratoga Springs | Jun 7 to 21; Nov 29 to Dec 13 |
| Mount Timpanogos | May 17 to 31; Nov 8 to 22 |
| Lindon | Feb 1 to 15; Aug 2 to 16 |
Notice the overlaps. In the first half of June 2027, both the Provo City Center and Saratoga Springs temples are closed. In late November and early December, the same two are closed together again. If you are flexible on temple, that matters less; if you have your heart set on one, start your date search from its list. Our temple pages, such as sealings at the Mount Timpanogos Temple, list each schedule in full.
The academic calendar on top
For BYU and UVU students, the school calendar narrows things further. Finals weeks, the short gap between BYU's winter semester and spring term, and the different start dates at the two schools all shape which Saturdays work. Our guide to getting married during the semester lines the 2026-27 calendars up against the temple closures.
Seasons in short
- Spring (April to May): rising fast; May was 2025's second-busiest month. Watch Payson's spring closure and conference weekend.
- Summer (June to August): busy, hot and full of temple closures. Our summer weddings guide covers the heat and the canyon.
- Fall (September to October): September led 2025. October was quieter than the summer months but still above the winter ones.
- Winter (November to March): the quietest stretch, with December the exception. Our December weddings guide covers snow, early sunsets and the holiday closures.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- Marriage License, Utah County Clerk. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Provo City Center Temple (closures), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Orem Utah Temple (closures), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Payson Utah Temple (closures), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Saratoga Springs Utah Temple (closures), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple (closures), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Lindon Utah Temple (closures), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Draper Utah Temple (closures), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Jordan River Utah Temple (closures), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple (closures), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Church announces dates for 2027 broadcasts and events, Church News. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Utah Quick Stats (annual tables; 2026 Q2 monthly figure), Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Utah Quick Stats Summary, 2025 Issue 4 (monthly 2025), Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics. Checked October 20, 2026.
