Summer weddings are around the corner and if you’re celebrating your nuptials outdoors, chances are you may have to handle some heat. Here are a few tips to keep guests (and you!) cool during a hot summer wedding:
- Keep drinks visible during your ceremony. It’s important to stay hydrated in the heat. Ask your caterer to serve drinks or have a spa water station before your ceremony. Be sure to have a basket of cold water bottles nearby during your ceremony too.
- Have a separate drinks stations during your reception. Open bars are fantastic but easily crowded. Consider having a separate station of flavoured water and/or soft drinks for non-drinker (especially kids) who wish to quench their thirst without waiting for the bartender to pour seven tequila shots for your bridal party!
- Keep bug spray handy. A basket of bug spray in various areas is great. Remember, visibility is key. Be creative.
- Have frozen treats! From custom ice cream sandwiches to flavoured snow-cones your guests will appreciate the treat in the midst of the heat. Two of our favourite Toronto vendors are: Sweet Sammies and Sweet Ice Snow Cones. If you’re on a budget, create your own freezie bar (a few buckets with ice and freezies!)
- Ask your venue what can be done in the event of heat. Do they have portable fans they can bring out?
- Humidity and a dance floor = sweat. Ensure your guests feel fresh by providing scent-free spray deodorant in the washrooms.
Remember, weather is the one thing you cannot control on your wedding day, but you can beat the heat with a few cool things in place!
Banner photo by: Memories Through Lens Photography
