Warm sunshine...vibrant colors...three day weekends...sounds like you've got a summer wedding in mind! When planning a themed wedding, it's all in the details. From seasonal blooms to favors that will keep your guests cool, here are some of my favorite summer theme wedding ideas. Warm sunshine, vibrant colors, and outdoor setting opportunities abound during the summer months. Take advantage of the season with these summer wedding tips.
Summer Weddings - Things to Consider
- Beat the Heat – Seriously consider renting fans or portable AC units for an outdoor wedding (even northern climates can hit 90 this time of year), and try to find a location with ample shade so guests can escape blazing sun and heat. Even if your wedding is inside, you´ll need to check the comfort level beforehand – some older venues lack good ventilation or aren´t air conditioned.
- Brave the Elements – Outdoor settings are popular during the summer, but high temperatures aren´t the only discomfort you´ll have to contend with. Damaging UV rays, killer mosquitoes and pop-up showers are just some of the elements you may have to endure. Have bug spray, sunscreen and umbrellas on hand just in case.
- Work Around Summer Travel - Remember that summer is prime time for family vacations, holiday weekends, oh yeah – and other weddings. Try to book your date and notify your guests as early as possible.
Invitations & Stationery
Add a summer motif - such as a seashell, starfish, tropical flower or plant - to your stationery suite. Go wild with color – now´s the time for paper or fonts in bolder tropical hues – such as fuschia or mango - or the colors of the sea – blues and greens
Location
- Get outdoors – summer weddings just call for a beach, garden, rooftop or backyard setting
- Get on the water – marinas or even yacht cruises make for seasonably stylish venues
- Seasonal blooms – abundant flowers are always in style at a summer wedding. Use bright and cheerful blooms like sunflowers, peonies, hydrangea, mums, daisies, dahlias, zinnias, and roses. Or create a breezy, airy look with white on white – using roses, stephanotis, calla lilies, snowball mums and daisies – and incorporate a touch of blue – like blue hydrangea
- Fruits – fruits like lemons and limes look whimsical and chic when filled in tall clear vases
- For a beach look – incorporate shells, sand, and sea glass in your arrangements
- Serve lighter fare – think fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables like berries, watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, and corn, seafood and lean poultry like chicken. Between courses, serve a light sorbet.
- Spark up the grill - serve traditional picnic and grill fare like barbeque, burgers and potato salad
- Head to the tropics - feature tropical signature cocktails like margaritas, sangria, or mojitos.
- Light and Fluffy - serve something light, like angel food cake topped with whipped cream and berries
- Fresh adornments - top traditional wedding cake with fresh tropical flowers like hibiscus, or decorate with shells and starfish
- Spoon it out - serve light sorbet or gelato
- Add a cherry - have a do it yourself sundae bar (just make sure you have a way to keep the ice cream cool)
Summer Wedding Themes
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