summer weddings

How to celebrate your wedding in summer and not die in the process

Summer is a beautiful season in which to get married: the warmth, the endless days and the holidays that make it easier for more guests to attend are good reasons to celebrate summer weddings. But, like everything, getting married in the summer has its pros and cons. So here I bring you a list of things to keep in mind when celebrating a summer wedding and a few tips so that your summer wedding goes well:

Outdoors

Who doesn't like a good terrace in summer? If something characterizes us Spaniards, it is our taste for the outdoors. That evening breeze with a beer in your hand is priceless. So why not apply it to weddings? Although air conditioning has saved many lives, especially of brides and grooms on the verge of falling asleep, a good outdoor wedding has no comparison. There are more and more farms, orchards and farmhouses with garden spaces perfect for celebrating outdoor weddings, which also offer shady, natural or

artificial, where you can protect yourself from the sun and at the same time enjoy all the advantages of being outdoors. Also, photographer's advice, there is nothing like a large space, with lots of greenery and good lighting (whether at dusk or thousands of lights) so that your wedding photos turn out spectacular.

timing

We all have a common enemy in the middle of summer and it is the midday sun. Both for health and as a photographer's advice, if you get married in the summer: do it in the afternoon. Taking advantage of the evening light and the coolness that comes with the end of the day is key. Check with your wedding planner or your photographer what is the best time depending on the date you get married, since the time of sunset varies and will depend on what month and week you get married. You have to look at it very carefully since we don't want to be left without electricity in the middle of the ceremony, but we also don't want the guests to cook in the sun. Good planning will ensure that you and your guests are comfortable and that, in the process, you will have a beautiful wedding report.

Cool drinks for good hydration

The heat is usually a bad companion and the groom and the guests who are in suits suffer from it especially at summer weddings. Receiving your guests with cool non-alcoholic drinks such as lemonades and flavored waters is a good option so that your adult guests can hydrate a little without coming to the ceremony happy and so that children have healthier options than soft drinks. In addition, a well-assembled drinks stand can become a very top decorative element in any corner of your wedding.

The decoration: flowers, flowers, flowers!

If you want a colorful wedding with a more casual touch, summer is the perfect time for your wedding to be a display of color in terms of floral decoration. Yes, monochrome weddings are beautiful, but there is nothing like a good decoration in color and for that we have flowers to make it obvious that it is summer!

Gifts for guests

A little box with fans, pai pais, umbrellas, hats and even flip flops, so that your guests can beat the heat, is always appreciated. Among the things to take into account at outdoor weddings, there are also the sun and mosquitoes. Making sunscreen and anti-mosquito spray available to your guests will ensure that they only have to worry about enjoying your wedding.

The menu

There is nothing that makes you sleepier than the heat and a full belly, so a long snacking cocktail and a light dinner with cold dishes will help you cope better with the heat and feel more like partying. Ice cream can be a great ally, in the form of a dessert, in an open bar and even in a cake. Seasonal fruits are also a good option at any time of the banquet, from the cocktail to the dessert or as an open bar during the party.

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An orchestra or live music band, passing through bouncy castles and even a mechanical bull. Celebrating an outdoor wedding opens up a wide range of possibilities so that your wedding entertainment is unforgettable and your guests have a great time.

Advice for the bride and groom

A dress or suit without many layers, cool fabrics, sandals and a good updo as a hairstyle, can save you from heat stroke. On the other hand, preserved flowers will help prevent the bouquet from spoiling due to heat. Remember to hire professional makeup to make your makeup and hair wedding-proof.