Planning Tips :: Stay Cool at your Summer Wedding

If your wedding date is during the warm (hot) summer months, there are a few things couples should take into consideration and remember. Keep yourselves hydrated and cool, keep your wedding party hydrated and cool, and keep your guests hydrated and cool!

Paper parasols for the guests to stay cool in the shade

- Useful favors can be applied for the summer months! In the past we've done paper fans that act as ceremony programs, trendy sunglasses, or lovely parasols...give your guests something that's both beautiful and useful!

- Avoid early afternoon when scheduling outdoor activities because that is the hottest part of the day. If the heat is a deciding factor for you, try for morning/brunch or evening/sunset.

- Provide cold bottled water for everyone! Your guests will relish the opportunity to cool off!

Buckets of ice holding bottled water for guests down the aisle

- If your having any portion of the event outdoors, make sure to have a plan for keeping the bugs at bay. Citronella candles are great to use, and you can also provide mini bottles of repellant for guests to use if they see fit. Keep in mind that if you're near water, the bugs will definitely be active!

- Beauty touch ups will be needed in the heat! Keep a bag of touch up makeup nearby, along with hairspray, deodorant, perfume, and fans or cooling methods for yourselves and the wedding party. (Cold bottled water, paper fans, etc...)

Paper fans used as turquoise ceremony programs

- Humidity may have an effect on your hair! Take that into consideration and keep your touch up bag nearby for any heat related mishaps like frizz or sweat. An up-do is also a wonderful way to stay cooler!

- Experts say that clear tents are not great in summer months due to the sun and heat. White tents that block and reflect the light stay much cooler and will be much more comfortable for everyone.

White tent for outdoor summer events - - side walls optional for weather