Summer Wedding Planning Dos and Don’ts

Summer is a great time to get married. If you are planning a summer wedding and want it to be successful and enjoyable, go the extra mile. Provide heat relief, be mindful of the weather, and serve lighter food. Look to these summer wedding dos and don’ts to ensure your ceremony goes off without a hitch.

Summer Wedding Planning Dos and Don’ts

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Do Provide Heat Relief

While summer weddings are fabulous, the heat can be unbearable. If your wedding is outdoors, make sure the venue has ample shade or air-conditioning. You can also provide ice-cold hand towels for the guests or fill baskets with water and position them near the ceremony site. Be mindful of your vendors and offer them cold beverages as well.

Provide fans for the hot summer heat

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Do Serve Lighter Food

Heat and heavy food make a bad combination. Choose a seasonal menu filled with fresh produce, luscious appetizers, grilled entrees, and fruits. Frozen cocktails are also great for summer weddings. For a festive touch, consider popsicles.

Serve seasonal delights!

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Do Consider the Time

The sun is strongest at midday so don’t time your wedding to begin then. Your guests will be overheated and won’t want to party. Hold the ceremony in the afternoon or early evening. You can also choose a shaded area if you’re getting married outdoors.

Don’t Skip Save-the-Dates

It goes without saying that you should send out save-the-dates beforehand to all your guests. People like to travel in summer because schools are closed. Make sure all your guests know when you are tying the knot so they don’t miss out.

Wedding save the date cards

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Don’t Take Chances with the Weather

Mother Nature is unpredictable and can surprise you when you least expect it. Even if the weather forecast says that the sun will shine brightly all day, have a back-up plan. Speak to your wedding planner in advance and tell them to map out an alternative plan if the weather decides not to cooperate.

Have a back-up plan in case the weather disappoints

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Don’t Forget the Bugs

If your wedding is outdoors, bugs will attend. They will disturb your guests as they enjoy the festivities and put a damper on your big day. Make sure the venue is filled with bug spray, bug zappers, or citronella candles. Your guests will know you had them in mind.

What’s not to love about a summer wedding? The weather is warm and nature is at its best. Whether you’re having a wedding at the beach, in a vineyard, or in a lush garden, keep these dos and don’ts in mind.

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