LOVE-uary - February is the Time to Book your Wedding Venue!
- Debbie Donohue
- Feb 3
- 7 min read
Updated: Feb 13
LOVE-uary - February is the time to book your wedding venue because Valentine's Day is one of THREE dates during the entire year that many couples get engaged. Dates will be running out for wedding venues in Maryland, especially Prosperity Mansion and Farm in Frederick, MD. Remember that something as simple as a deposit will secure your big day and allow you to start planning.
Why February Is One of the Most Magical Times to Get Engaged
February isn’t just another cold winter month, it’s LOVE‑uary, the season when romance takes center stage. With Valentine’s Day right in the middle, February has become one of the top THREE most popular times of the year for engagements along with Christmas and New Years. Whether you’re already engaged or hoping for that sparkling moment soon, this month carries a special kind of magic.
Valentine’s Day began as a blend of ancient Roman traditions and early Christian history, eventually evolving into the romantic holiday we know today. Its origins are a mix of legend, religion, and cultural transformation, and the “why” behind it is tied to both fertility rituals and, later, medieval ideas about love. Medieval Literature Sparked the Romantic Connection. Valentine’s Day did not become a romantic holiday until the 14th century. Writers like Geoffrey Chaucer linked February 14 with courtly love and the idea that birds choose their mates in early spring.
By the 18th century in England, exchanging flowers, sweets, and handwritten notes became common. The 19th century introduced mass‑produced Valentine cards, making the holiday commercial and widespread.
Now many couples get engaged on Valentines Day, because it's known as a time for love. Let's not forget that it would be hard to forget your anniversary.
Valentine's Day is universal. How special is that so many people all around the world celebrate the same day for all the same reasons........ LOVE. It has become a universal day to celebrate love, connection, and partnership, which is why it’s also one of the top three most popular days for engagements, making February especially meaningful for couples.
Why February Is So Meaningful for Engaged Couples
1.Valentine's Day sets the tone for love and romance.
Valentine's Day has long been a symbol of love, devotion and heartfelt gestures. It's no surprise that so many couples choose this day of love to take the next step in their relationship and pop the question. The world is already celebrating romance, so why not add your big day to it?
2. Cozy Winter Vibes Make Everything Feel More Intimate
February brings a sense of closeness. Think warm drinks, soft blankets, candlelit dinners, and quiet evenings together snuggling up on the sofa. It’s a month that naturally encourages connection, reflection, and dreaming about the future.
3. It’s the Perfect Time to Start Planning Your Wedding
If you get engaged in February, you’re entering the planning season at just the right moment. Venues, photographers, and other vendors are booking quickly for the year, and early planners get the best selection of wedding venues , vendors and dates.
4. LOVE‑uary Feels Like a Fresh Start
The new year is still young, and couples often feel energized and excited about building a life together. February becomes a celebration of new beginnings, a time to say “yes” to love and “yes” to the future.
Prosperity Mansion and Farm in Frederick County, Maryland is a must‑see wedding venue. If you’re looking for a whimsical place that is truly unique, filled with history, natural beauty, affordability, and magic, you have just found your wedding venue.
Our whimsical outdoor wedding venue offers
Convenience
Located near downtown Frederick, MD, Thurmont, Taneytown, Ijamsville. Walkersville and one block from Carroll CO, MD and just a car ride from Anne Arundel Co, Baltimore, Howard Co and Montgomery Co, MD and more.
Affordable Packages
Prosperity Mansion and Farm is proud to offer THREE different wedding packages designed to suit different budgets and needs, including, full all-day DREAM weddings for up to 200, Small and Micro sized weddings that allow up to 50, and last but far from least, the most affordable, Courthouse weddings, Elopements and Intimate weddings for just the two of you or up to 30.
LOVE‑uary may be chilly outside, but it warms our hearts with endearing words, sweet cards, and, just maybe, a beautiful engagement. This is the perfect time for couples to begin planning their outdoor, garden wedding. With all the excitement, it’s easy to lose track of time, so don’t let your ideal date slip away.
What Couples LOVE most about Prosperity Mansion and Farm
Romantic gardens
Our romantic gardens sets the stage for weddings held during our season, spring, summer, and fall. Full day DREAM weddings as well as Small / Micro weddings run May through the first weekend of November. The exception is Courthouse weddings, Elopements and Intimate wedding. We are happy to host those events year round.
Historic architecture
There is a quiet, soulful elegance that only time can create. While modern venues offer a blank canvas, our walls tell a story that began 230 years ago. When you choose a space with this much heritage, your wedding photos don't just capture a moment—they capture a legacy. It’s a timelessness that ensures your celebration will never look like any other
Countryside setting
There is a restorative magic to our countryside wedding venue, a sense of being worlds away from the chaos of more city like places. You’ll feel it the moment you turn down our lane; it’s the way your shoulders drop and your breath slows as the urban traffic and noise is replaced by the rustle, as wind blows through the trees and birds are singing a welcome to you. Our guests don’t just attend a wedding; they experience a reset. Here, the only thing louder than the quiet of nature is the sound of a celebration in full swing. We believe your wedding should feel like a deep breath: warm, welcoming, and entirely yours. Our simple countryfied motto is , "No matter who you are or where you are in life’s journey, all are welcome here who come with a kind heart" . So when you come to Prosperity Mansion and Farm we invite you to pull up a chair and sit awhile!
Frequently Asked Questions for Weddings at Prosperity Mansion and Farm
FAQ’s- when is the best time to tour wedding venues?
November through April is the best time, because once May gets here that is when wedding season is in full bloom and doesn't end until November. So the wedding venues have more time to spend with you now and more tour dates are available.
All thoughts rightly turn to the couple's that have booked and are getting married in the very near future. Having said that, most wedding venues offer tours twelve months year.
FAQ's- How far into the future should I book my wedding venue and vendors?
That is a great question. It used to be a few months away, but times have drastically changed. Now many engaged couples are booking two years away and a few even more.
FAQ's- Can I still get a good wedding venue if I want to get married in a year or less?
Yes, you can absolutely find a wedding venue in a shorter time frame. The number of venues, vendors, and amenities will decrease, but it is doable. There are venues that are limited by county regulations as to the number of weddings that they can host each year and are limited on the days of the week that they are allowed to hold weddings.
FAQ's How should I decide if I need to wait two years or more to get married?
The length of time that you decide to wait is typically dictated by things like budget, family or friend commitments and health issues. It can also be worth waiting if the venues or vendor that you fell in love with is already booked.
FAQ's- Is Prosperity Mansion and Farm offering any LOVE-uary specials?
Yes, If you book by the end of February and say you saw this, we are are offering a FREE rehearsal or an extra hour added to your package all valued at $400.
FAQ's- How did Valentines Day actually get started?
We touched don it earlier in this article, but here is more information for those of you that like to be in the know.
Ancient Roman Roots: The Festival of Lupercalia
Held in mid‑February, Lupercalia was a Roman festival celebrating fertility and the coming of spring. It included rituals meant to promote health, purification, and pairing men and women together by lottery. Many historians believe Valentine’s Day absorbed elements of this festival when Christianity spread.
Early Christian Influence: The Martyr(s) Named Valentine
There were several Christian martyrs named Valentine, and the exact one tied to the holiday is unclear. Two main legends stand out: Valentine of Rome: A priest executed around 270 CE by Emperor Claudius II for performing secret marriages after marriage was banned for young soldiers. Valentine of Terni: A bishop who was also executed under Claudius II. Later legends say Valentine wrote a farewell note signed “Your Valentine” to his jailer’s daughter.
The Church Reframes the Holiday
In the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I ended the pagan festival of Lupercalia.
Over time, the Feast of St. Valentine on February 14 became the Christian replacement. The true origin is still somewhat vague, but the shift from pagan to Christian observance is widely accepted.
While January is often about resolutions and fresh starts, February is where the heart truly takes center stage. We call it "Love-uary" because it is the undisputed season of romance, anchoring the year with a focus on love, partnership, and new beginnings. At the center of it all is, of course, Valentine’s Day.
So, if Cupid has found his mark, let your wedding journey begin at a place where history and romance intertwine. Prosperity Mansion and Farm has welcomed love for over 230 years, creating a timeless backdrop for unforgettable moments. Few things compare to exchanging vows on hallowed grounds where so many couples have spoken their promises of love and devotion before you.
Prosperity Mansion has spent over two centuries embracing love and family. Say your vows on the hallowed grounds that have stood the test of time, ensuring your big day is not just a celebration, but a truly unforgettable part of a 230-year legacy.
Prosperity Mansion and Farm is scheduling tours for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 wedding seasons. And to celebrate LOVE‑uary, we’re offering a special gift to engaged couples. A FREE rehearsal valued at $400 when you mention that you saw this message and book your wedding by the end of LOVE‑uary.
So, follow Cupid’s arrow to a place where history and romance meet.
LOVE‑uary only comes once a year. Make it unforgettable. Book your wedding now at Prosperity Mansion and Farm in Frederick County, MD.
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