Many brides picture having outdoor weddings in the beautiful summer months. With record temperatures at an all time high this year, brides are looking towards hot and humid weddings as well! Here are a few ideas for beating the summer heat during your wedding!
The number one idea that brides and grooms give out are fans. These fans are available in a variety of colors and styles to coordinate with your wedding theme or color scheme. Fans can be given as favors to your guests – they are considered useful favors which guests will use in the future. Wedding fans open up and help circulate air if your guest is feeling too hot, while folding to minimize space when not in use.
Your menu should reflect the heat too. Keep lots of bottled water out (and look into personalized water labels!) and avoid alcohol and caffeine which tends to dehydrate). Keeping popsicles and cold, fresh fruit on hand will also be refreshing and may help you to restore some of the nutrients your body will lose during the summer heat.
Make sure that if your guests are in direct sun light that you supply ample sunscreen. Add little notes in your wedding invitation telling them to dress appropriately so nobody is uncomfortable in the heat.
If your wedding includes pets, be sure to take them into consideration! Your precious pets shouldn't be left outside in extensive heat and should never be left in the car, even with the windows down a crack! Pets should have ample water available and be taken into the AC when possible.
