Are you planning a summer wedding? Although we are towards the end of July you will be surprised that sadly it is not the end of summer for us in Arizona. We have two months left of summer and if you are finalizing your summer wedding plans you’ll want to keep reading.
Today on the blog we are sharing our Do’s of planning a summer wedding. Keep the AC blowing as you read the top 4 things you should DO for a summer wedding. I also want to mention all of the photos showcased on the blog today are shot in August (Arizona Summer) at The Wright House by Southwest Creative Co.
Choose a venue with shade
If you’re choosing an outdoor venue or plan for guests to be outside at any point, make sure that guests can find relief from the sun and hot temperatures. The last thing you want to see is your groom’s grandma fainting during the processional.
Have a backup ceremony option
Brides frequently choose summer dates for their big day with an outdoor ceremony in mind, but even if your venue location experiences mild weather year round, you never know! Always have a backup plan, whether it’s inside the reception area or a local indoor venue.
Serve seasonal food
In the heat of an early August night, avoid serving heavy food that won’t mix well with warm temperatures. Go for fruit and veggie hors d’oeuvres, summer salads and grilled proteins! This is the perfect opportunity for a fun ice cream sundae bar.
Prep your guests
In addition to shade, give guests all the tools they need to withstand a fun night in the heat. Offer mini sunscreen and bug spray before the ceremony. You can print your ceremony programs on paper fans and even offer cheap flip flops for guests to dance in. Be creative and functional!
Reapply all day
Brides should always have a makeup bag with a tube of lipstick, water-proof mascara and bobby pins in tow, but summer brides especially! Bring a travel-sized deodorant, hairspray, perfume and oil-blotting sheets. Chances are, if you didn’t cry off your makeup, you’ll probably sweat it off by the cake cutting. Make sure you’ve got your backups and enjoy the night!
I can totally see why someone would want to brave the heat and get married during summer here in the sunshine state! But if you are going to brave the heat for the summer magic, you are going to need to make special preparations for the 100 plus degree weather on your wedding day. Remember, it can be done and later in the future you will thank yourself for setting yourself up for the perfect anniversary trip ever year - it’s summer!
Enjoy
XOXO
Photographer: Southwest Creative Co.
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