8 Summer Wedding Tips to Help You Stay Comfortable

It’s no secret that couples love summer weddings in Florida with its beautiful beaches and sunshine. However, the high temperatures, humidity, and rain can require additional planning to ensure newlyweds and their guests stay comfortable.

Follow these tips to have the summer wedding of your dreams, while keeping you and your guests comfortable.

1. Pick a Venue with Multiple Options

If your wedding is taking place outdoors, ensure you have a backup indoor option in case of unfavorable weather.

2. Pay Attention to Timing

Since the sun is the strongest at midday, couples should plan to have their wedding late in the afternoon or early evening. There will be a lower chance that guests will be miserable in the sweltering heat. Choosing the right schedule will ensure newlyweds have the perfect lighting for their wedding photos. However, it is necessary to remain mindful of when mosquitoes or other pesky bugs are most active.

3. Provide Heat Relief

It is important to offer guests multiple ways to escape to keep cool. Some options include using natural shade, renting portable a/c units, distributing personal fans, and providing plenty of ice water to stay hydrated. You may also consider providing cold food, including fresh fruit and hydrating drinks.

4. Choose the Right Fabrics

Brides should opt for lighter-weight fabrics suitable for hot weather, such as chiffon, charmeuse, crepe, or batiste. Grooms may wear lighter colors, roll up their long sleeves, or swap their jackets for a vest.

5. Pick a Summer Hairstyle

For many, curls and certain updos will either frizz or turn into a sweaty mess before the reception starts. Ladies should select a hairstyle that not only looks beautiful but will also keep them cool. Some options include a high ponytail, loose fishtail halo braid, or a trendy side braid guaranteed to keep hair out of the face and off the back.

6. Use Wilt-Proof or Artificial Flowers

To ensure blooms survive the dry and hot summer temperatures, a variety of choices are available, including garden roses, cymbidium orchids, dahlias, peonies, and seeded eucalyptus. If you want specific florals, consider artificial flowers, which don’t require water and can match your wedding theme.

7. Keep Food Safe

The heat cannot only ruin certain cold dishes; it can also make guests sick if they eat spoiled food. All meats, cheeses, seafood, and dairy items must be kept on ice, or you may consider serving cold options like seasonal veggies, fruit, or gazpacho.

8. Reduce Insect Attacks

Prior to the wedding, remind guests to apply bug spray, provide repellent on the day of the wedding, or place citronella candles and tiki torches around the venue. Skip flowers that may attract bees and other similar insects.

Leave the Comfort to Us

We provide several solutions to help keep your guests cool and having fun, including pedestal fans, tents, and lawn games.

Get in touch with us to help you plan the perfect summer wedding!