While winter might be engagement season, summer is definitely wedding season. Summer weddings are often a great way to show off your love for one another and have your guests enjoy some fun in the sun. The key to having the perfect summer wedding is to consider the heat and area you will be having your wedding. Outside ceremonies can get pretty heated so make sure to include some festive decor and treats that can help guests cool down. Here are some awesome summer wedding ideas you can incorporate into your big day:
- Creative Seasonal Cocktails – Creative cocktails at a wedding are a great way to provide guests something special that can keep them cool in the heat. Choose cocktails that incorporate seasonal ingredients to keep these cocktails tasting fresh and summery. Consider having some signature bride and groom cocktails to serve your guests. Find a bartender who can help you create signature drinks that reflect you and your groom’s tastes.
- Hanging Florals – Flowers at weddings are pretty much a no-brainer. However, if you want something more unique and creative, hanging florals is fast becoming a popular trend for wedding decor. This creates dynamic visuals at your wedding as guests have something to look at vertically as well. This also creates more ways to decorate the space of your venue.
- Tropical Greens and Cacti – Many tend to focus on florals at weddings, but a great way to mix things up for a summer wedding is to incorporate some other types of plants into your decor. Adding some greens and cacti to your wedding florals can create a more seasonal look and feel to your decor. Large palm leaves can look especially appealing at summer wedding and is a great way to add some tropical appeal even if your wedding is far from the beach.
- Frozen Treats – Everyone loves an ice cream treat in the summer. Delicate patisseries at your dessert table can easily go bad in the summer heat. Instead, you can serve frozen treats in coolers such as fresh fruit popsicles or even rent out an ice cream truck for the reception. This is a great way to incorporate some summer fun to your wedding and give guests a taste of nostalgia when they indulge in a childhood treat.
- Fabulous Fans – If you are having an outdoor wedding or reception, remember to provide your guests multiple ways to keep cool in the summer heat. Fans make a great way for guests to get some added breeze for themselves and can also make a fun giveaway. You can even get personalized fans where you can get messages or your names and date of your wedding printed on them.They also make a great bridal accessory. Pick out or get a customized fan that matches your jewelry such as your engagement ring so that you have a way to keep cool during the festivities too, but you also get a fun sentimental souvenir from your special day.
- Parasols – Providing parasols for guests is another great way for them to create some personal shade. Parasols can also be a cute touch for a garden wedding Just like the fans,they make a great giveaway for guests and you can also get these personalized.
- String Lights – Summer night weddings are romantic and can be a good alternative as the weather can be much more tolerable at night than during the day. However, this does create the issue of providing adequate lighting for your guests. Instead of using tea lights, which create more unnecessary heat, at your ceremony consider hanging string lights throughout the area. This creates for a luminous atmosphere that does not make it too bright or too dark.
- Summer is quite possibly one of the best times of the year to get married. Whether you are having a beach wedding or an intimate backyard affairs, these ideas are sure to keep your guests cool and having fun while celebrating your special day in the sun.
