(NEXSTAR) — With the average wedding cost staying relatively in the same ballpark as it has been since before the pandemic, couples planning their big days have never needed to be more selective about things like venues and days of the week.

While the average cost for a 2025 wedding is $33,000, as calculated by The Knot, couples may be able to fly under that number depending on a variety of factors — including which month of the year they choose.

Out of 12 months of the year, at least six of them, on average, show an average wedding cost higher than the national average, per data from The Knot. Weddings held in the months of May, July, October, September, June and February all average above $33,000 for the event.

May is the most expensive month to have a wedding in (though not the most popular, which would be October), with an average cost of $33,900.

The only month with an average wedding cost below $30,000 was January, based on 2024 data. The Knot explains that January weddings do still present some limitations (mostly related to weather), which accounts for the fact that only 2% of 2024 weddings happened in that month.

In addition to lower costs, another benefit of a January wedding, which many users in the Wedding planning subreddit and others like it is that because of the “off season” nature of the month, more venues and vendors will likely be available.

Another reason to be a fan of a January wedding?

It’s well-known that January can trigger “post holiday blues,” and a wedding might be just the perfect way for you and your guests to beat the sadness. One Redditor commented, “January can seem like such a long bleak comedown from Christmas that I’d say a lot of people would enjoy having an event to look forward to.”