4 Things to remember when planning a summer wedding 

Summer is the most popular season for weddings in the UK, with the majority of ceremonies taking place between June and August. It’s easy to see why: gardens overflowing with flourishing flowers and warm temperatures are a guarantee, and there’s a good chance of sunshine for your special day. 

Are you hoping to tie the knot during the summertime? Take a look at these four things to remember when planning a summer wedding to ensure it’s an occasion that you, your partner and your guests never forget. 

Embrace the outdoors 

As the main advantage of getting married in summer is the weather and scenery, make sure your plans for the big day embrace the outdoors.  

Choose a wedding reception venue with space outside. You can go grand such as a hall with landscaped grounds or just put up a marquee in your back garden! Your guests will love milling about in the sunshine and kids can keep themselves entertained by playing a whole host of outdoor games.  

Keep your guests cool 

Sunshine is lovely but you can have too much of a good thing! Build in ways to keep your guests cool when planning the details of your celebration. This is essential to ensuring everyone is happy and comfortable, and protected from potentially harmful situations like dehydration and sunburn. 

You must include an indoor space and shaded areas where your guests can cool off. Handing out refreshing drinks on arrival is also advisable, and making sure there’s plenty of water to go around. 

Pick a summer palette 

Complement the beautiful blooms in your outdoor space by picking a summer palette for your wedding party. You could even pick up these colours in your outfit if you’re not going traditional. 

Lilac, sky blue and pastel pink are favourite options for bridesmaid dresses that suit the majority of skin tones. For the groomsmen’s outfits, go all out with coloured suits or subtle with bright shirts and ties.  

Make sure to take plenty of pictures outside so the sun adds to the brightness of the outfits and shows your brand-new shiny wedding ring to its best advantage. 

Book sooner not later 

Most important of all, remember that you must book the elements of your wedding sooner rather than later when planning a summer ceremony. Churches and venues are reserved months if not years in advance, and there are often benefits such as price discounts for those who book early. 

Rather than rushing into your plans, take your time and go for a later date when everything is available. This gives you breathing space to plan and save up for the event of your dreams!