Emma's Bayhouse
Emma's Bayhouse is in Fairhope, AL, in the Eastern Shore / Baldwin County part of the Gulf Coast. Listed as: Waterfront venue. Sunset here runs from 4:53 PM in December to 7:56 PM in June, and the golden-hour window — the soft, warm light just before sunset — lasts about 34 minutes. A ceremony that finishes in time for family portraits and still leaves the couple in golden light usually starts between 2:58 PM in December and 6:01 PM in June.
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Sunset and ceremony timing by month
| Month | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Golden hour | Start ceremony |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4:38 PM | 5:13 PM | 35 min | 3:18 PM |
| February | 5:07 PM | 5:40 PM | 33 min | 3:45 PM |
| March | 6:28 PM | 7:00 PM | 32 min | 5:05 PM |
| April | 6:47 PM | 7:19 PM | 32 min | 5:24 PM |
| May | 7:06 PM | 7:39 PM | 34 min | 5:44 PM |
| June | 7:21 PM | 7:56 PM | 35 min | 6:01 PM |
| July | 7:22 PM | 7:56 PM | 35 min | 6:01 PM |
| August | 7:02 PM | 7:35 PM | 33 min | 5:40 PM |
| September | 6:27 PM | 6:59 PM | 32 min | 5:04 PM |
| October | 5:50 PM | 6:22 PM | 32 min | 4:27 PM |
| November | 4:21 PM | 4:56 PM | 35 min | 3:01 PM |
| December | 4:17 PM | 4:53 PM | 36 min | 2:58 PM |
Mid-month, local time (Central). Calculated for Fairhope rather than the exact address, which is accurate to about a minute for the town. "Start ceremony" is a 30-minute ceremony ending with time for family formals and the couple's best light.
How often does it rain?
Weather records for Fairhope from 2016 to 2025 show the driest month is November (rain of 1 mm or more on 24% of days) and the wettest is July (67%). The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, so couples marrying in those months commonly keep a flexible plan.
| Month | Days with rain | Typical monthly rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 32% | 146 mm |
| February | 37% | 110 mm |
| March | 34% | 122 mm |
| April | 31% | 124 mm |
| May | 40% | 131 mm |
| June | 63% | 183 mm |
| July | 67% | 159 mm |
| August | 64% | 182 mm |
| September | 39% | 155 mm |
| October | 26% | 92 mm |
| November | 24% | 89 mm |
| December | 36% | 139 mm |
A "day with rain" is 1 mm or more. History is not a forecast — use the date picker for the next two weeks.
Common questions
What time is sunset at Emma's Bayhouse in different months?
In April sunset is around 7:19 PM, in June around 7:56 PM, in October around 6:22 PM and in December around 4:53 PM (calculated for Fairhope, local time).
What time should a ceremony start at Emma's Bayhouse?
A common rule is to start about 2 hours before sunset for a 30-minute ceremony: it leaves time for family formals afterwards and still puts the couple in golden light. That works out to roughly 2:58 PM in December and 6:01 PM in June. Use the date picker above for any specific day.
How long does golden hour last at Emma's Bayhouse?
About 34 minutes on average, measured as the time the sun spends between 6° above the horizon and sunset. It varies a little by season — see the table above.
When is it least likely to rain at Emma's Bayhouse?
Over the last ten years, November was the driest month in Fairhope (rain of 1 mm or more on 24% of days) and July the wettest (67%). That is history, not a forecast.
Does Emma's Bayhouse have a rain plan?
Policies differ and change, so ask Emma's Bayhouse what their indoor option is and how late they need the decision. The rain tool above shows the odds hour by hour for any date within the next two weeks, and when to call it for a given setup time.
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How this page is made: sunset and golden-hour times use the standard solar equations for the coordinates shown (accurate to about a minute); rain history is Open-Meteo weather-model data for Fairhope, 2016–2025. Listing details come from the venue's own public information. Last built 2026-10-07.