7 Ways to Keep Everyone Cool at Your Summer Wedding

Who said you can’t get married in the heat?

By: Mariah Thomas

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Keep Them Refreshed Throughout Your Special Day

Hosting your wedding during the summer is a great way to bask in the warm weather and sunny blue skies. Although it’s the perfect season to gather outdoors, a summer wedding can have its risks — including the unexpected rise in temperature and the melting of your guests in the sweltering heat. To combat this, we’re sharing fun summer wedding ideas to keep your guests cool and comfortable.

Decorative Fans

Fans are an ideal pick when it comes to staying cool. Lay individual fans (whether customized or predesigned) on every guest's seat and save time worrying about how they’ll feel throughout the ceremony. You can even attach your wedding programs to the fans for added use.

Parasols

Get creative and place a basket full of small parasols beside each row or under the seat of every guest's chair. They'll love walking around in their parasols — and having them custom-made can offer a fun, visual aspect.

Cocktails with Popsicles

Sweet, chilly, and sour combine with this yummy treat. Instead of handing out regular drinks to your guests, add flavorful popsicles to your cocktails before or after the ceremony. You can even opt to hand out the popsicles on their own, providing guests with non-alcoholic and alcohol-infused options to choose from.

Personalized Sunglasses

Who doesn’t need a pair of shades when the weather gets hot? If your wedding is outdoors and you’re worried about the sun glaring into the eyes of your invitees, place sunglasses on their seats for them to wear at their convenience. Engrave your names onto the side of the shades for a personalized touch, and pick a color that suits your wedding’s theme or your favorite tint.

Fruit-Infused Water

Drinking water is a necessity when you’re sitting or standing outdoors for a certain amount of time — especially when you’re out in the heat. Offering your guests fruit-infused water can help them stay refreshed and cool as they enjoy your special day. You can offer them glasses for their own use or fill a large glass dispenser with cold water, ice, and your favorite fruits. Don’t forget to spruce things up with colorful straws and visually pleasing decor!

Chilled Towels

Handing out cooled towels to your guests can offer chilled relief against the heat. Purchase hand towels that match your wedding aesthetic and submerge them in icy water before wringing them out and freezing. Adding drops of lavender or lemon oil to the water can offer a pleasant aroma as your guests pat themselves down to stay cool.

Rent a Tent

Protect you and your guests from the heat by renting a large tent for your outdoor ceremony. The tents don’t have to be simple. You can decorate your tent to give off a summery feel by adding florals and greenery to the entrance, or suspend flowers from above on the inside. Adding rattan light fixtures or string lights can provide an upbeat feel, especially if your ceremony goes into the night.

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