June Weddings – Part 1: The Origin

Ah! June!

It is a lovely month, don’t you think?

And a favorite time to get married – at least, in 2015.

Fast-forward to 2023, and June falls to number three, according to a recent post on Brides.com. For the curious-minded, October was number one, followed by September.

Juno? Who was Juno?

June is also the month named for Juno, one the Romans most popular goddesses.

Over the next few blog posts, we will learn how Juno influenced the modern-day wedding. But first, we start with how “June” became the sixth month of the calendar we still use today.

The Month of June

So, how did “June” become the sixth month of our calendar?

June is named after the Roman goddess Juno, the god of marriage and childbirth. She was the wife of Jupiter, the king of the gods.

June, the sixth month of the Julian calendar, was introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BCE. It was on this date that June’s 29 days changed to 30 days, as per timeanddate.com.

Juno: The Goddess of Marriage

In Roman mythology, Juno was the queen of the gods and the protector of women and marriage. Her Greek counterpart was Hera.

Juno oversaw all aspects of women’s lives, from birth to marriage and family. As the goddess of marriage, Juno blessed and protected couples. So, those seeking her blessing did so to gain favor amongst the gods so that their marriages would have a higher probability of working out.

The popularity of June weddings dates back to ancient Rome. Marrying in June was believed to honor Juno. Which is why couples leaned toward June. After all, they thought that Juno brought harmony and prosperity to the marriage.

Legacy of Time

June weddings are a testament to the legacy of these ancient beliefs. Even though many modern-day couples choose to marry in June, they may not realize they’re following a tradition that dates back millennia.

In Part 2 of this series, we will continue to explore how Juno influenced the modern-day wedding.

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