Summer is a popular time to have a wedding as it marks the end of yearly havoc and the beginning of rest and relaxation. Of course, depending on where you live, you could be subject to unbearable heat and humidity – a surefire recipe for bridal disaster. Take all of these factors into account when planning your wedding so that a 120 degree heat wave doesn’t take you and your bridesmaids by surprise. This may necessitate scheduling the wedding later in the evening, ensuring that the limo driver parks in the shade and keeps the car running all afternoon, and opting for a tent rather than outdoor nuptials. Nobody wants to be the sweaty bride, so make sure that no matter what, you play it cool.


Nothing would be more perfect than a summer event on a west or east coast beach. The ocean naturally provides a cool breeze that can keep the heat at bay. Not to mention the fact that all of your invited guests would more than happily travel across country for a beach getaway. While some hotels and resorts in Florida, Mexico, and California can be pricey, some have wedding packages that can actually save you money in the long run! Plan a destination wedding through a bridal consultant at one of these tropical hideaways and save yourself the headache of having to deal with the wedding elements on your own. It’s cost and time-efficient, and will result in a wedding that you and your guests will remember for years to come.


If you live in a city that maintains a consistent 105 degree temperature during the summer, an outdoor daytime wedding is out of the question. After twenty minutes your make-up will be pouring down your face and your curls will be unwinding. Remember, there will be lots of dancing and mingling to do – and if you’re not comfortable sitting in your chair, you definitely won’t feel up to doing much of anything else! If you must have a tent wedding, make sure that you can get indoor air conditioning and serve complimentary beverages.


Summer weddings are generally more fun than winter and spring weddings. Think bright colors such as: magenta, lime green, yellow, and red-orange. In addition to a strawberry and cream wedding cake, you could open up a dessert bar complete with dreamsicles and fruit-flavored lollipops. Garnish the reception plates with orange spiral slices and sunflowers. If your wedding theme is green and yellow, you could fill the floral centerpiece vases with lemons and limes for an ultra-modern effect.


Make sure that there are water features at your wedding reception so that the guests feel refreshed. If the reception venue is lacking in this department, go to your local home and garden and pick up a few fountains. Place these in various spots throughout the area and surround them with potted daisies, sunflowers and brightly-colored roses.