Summer weddings make perfect outdoor weddings. Couples can enjoy endless sunshine, clear skies and sometimes a gentle summer breeze that helps balance out the warmth. Whether the union be in a garden or at the beach, summer grants soon-to-weds with that carefree wedding vibe.
But just like any other seasons of the year, it’s important to ensure your wedding details align with the intricacies that come with the weather. For example, serving drinks with refreshing fruit juice will definitely help guests keep cool during your outdoor celebration. Today’s feature will help all couples who are planning to tie the knot in summer achieve a stylish and well-thought-out summer celebration.
Are you a summer bride? How are your wedding preparations going? Come read on with us to get more summer wedding tips!
(1) Pick a lightweight and breathable wedding gown.
Since the weather will be warmer, be very particular with the fabric and style of your wedding gown. You will want something lightweight and breathable so that you can move easily and comfortably. There are many designs and options out there that are suitable for outdoor weddings, just keep your eyes open.
Here are some fabric options you can read up on:
[From: A Heartwarming Traditional Wedding at Harbour Grand Hotel / Photo: Chester Kher Creations]
(2) Opt for a stylish updo.
With warmer weather and external elements, like the wind and sun, in play, you may want to keep your hair up while outdoors. Aside from being a cooler option to having your hair down, it also looks very neat and elegant. You can add some falling curls if you still want the look to be more feminine.
Check this out for hair inspiration.
[Hair by: Natural Draw]
(3) Add summer-inspired or tropical wedding details.
How about really making your wedding a summer-filled union? You can go all out with tropical wedding details to let all your guests feel like they’re out and away on a summer escape.
[From: A Tropical Wedding with a Dinner Banquet in a Famous Grotto / Photo: Terry Li]
(4) Serve a lot of refreshing coolers and cocktails.
Another way to ensure your wedding bursting with summer fun is by serving refreshing coolers and cocktails. Talk to your caterer and tell them to add lots of refreshing fruits and flavours.
Here are some ideas you can begin with.
[Recipe and Photo: Sugar and Soul]
(5) Help guests beat the heat.
All couples want their guests to feel comfortable during the wedding. So for a summer wedding, adding details that will help keep guests cool will be very much appreciated. For example, hand out fans for the ceremony or provide beach hats for a seaside wedding.
We listed out more ideas here.
[From: This Couple Wed in An Idyllic Garden Ceremony at Rosewood Phuket / Photo: Jenny Tong Photography]
(6) Embrace pastel colors.
You know when summer is just around the corner because stores and shops usually change their display and offers to items in pretty pastel colors! In the same fashion, you can embrace pastels for your wedding day. If you’re an unconventional bride, what do you think about rocking a pastel wedding gown?
Here are some gowns you can take a look at.
[From: Leanne Marshall]
(7) For garden weddings, add floral details.
Finally, abundant flowers are always a good idea for the summer. You can fill all corners of your venue with flowers or just have one eye-catching backdrop. Either way, think of flowers as that detail that will help tie everything together.
These stunning floral backdrops will help get you started.
[Floral Decorations by: Once Wedding Decoration]
As an extra bonus, if you’re planning to do your engagement shoot during summer too, you also might want to read this.
