Hey there,
We've been engaged for a few weeks, and have started discussing our date. We chose September partially because I didn't want a spring or summer wedding, and partially because, in terms of weather in Michigan, it seems to be a bit of a sweet spot--not as hot anymore, and not yet too chilly. I'd personally always envisioned either a winter wedding or something in October, but as he and his family are Middle Eastern (and, therefore, unable to happily deal with snow and late fall weather), I'm quite happy to do September--a warmer month--instead.
We won't be doing a "fall-themed" wedding; however, I think I'd prefer to see changing leaves instead of end-of-summer foliage, if possible. At the same time, I don't want to have our wedding on a day that's so cold that there was no point in trying to plan around the weather. I don't think we're going to be picky about it being on a weekend, weekday, or Sunday... whatever day we can get during a good week is what works best for us.
What week in September, besides the first, seems like it would fit us best? I'm thinking the 2nd, for the warmth, but the 3rd or 4th for the changing colors.
I tried Google, but couldn't find a website that gives weather averages by the week--only by the month. I feel that we need something more specific at this point. Does anyone have any ideas?