It may only be the end of April, but with the warmer weather I’m thinking about summer weddings! Getting married in the summer brings a number of potential challenges that are easily overcome — if you remember to plan for them! Bugs, heat, and more invite themselves to your celebration in the summer. Don’t forget these 5 things for your summer wedding and you’ll be perfectly prepared for the best celebration ever!
Bugs
Sun & Heat
Okay, sunscreen lecture over. You might also try to consider your shade options around the venue, and set up the reception in the shadiest area. Do you need to rent a tent just for shade? It’s important to think about! If your entire venue is outdoors, you’ll want to plan for your cake/desserts too. See if there’s a fridge anywhere that you can store it, or if your baker is willing to deliver it later in the day.
Hydration
Monsoon Season
One of the first things I learned when we moved here from the Midwest was that summer in Colorado means monsoon season. It’s so common for a July or August wedding to have an afternoon shower pass through. What is your backup plan in case of rain? Be sure to consider if there’s an indoor option if your ceremony gets rained out, or even just planning to have tents is a great option. Your wedding planner may also have a stash of umbrellas on hand to have out for your guests to use! Basically, there’s a pretty good chance you could have some rain on your wedding day (sorry, Alanis) so be sure you know what the plan is if so. If you want some more info, check out my post about what to do if it rains on your wedding day here.
Wildflowers
If you’re getting married in the mountains in summer there are likely going to be wildflowers! That might even be the reason you chose your venue and date. Be sure to talk with your photographer if you’re going to want extra portrait time with the flowers, especially if extra travel time is needed from your venue. It’s easier to prepare this into your timeline ahead of time rather than try to just squeeze it in on a whim the day of.
Even though it may seem early to think about the summer, now is the time to focus on planning these smaller details! Don’t forget these 5 things for your summer wedding and you’ll be perfectly prepared for the best celebration ever!
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