Summer is approaching sooner than we know and this ~hot~ season could be a great choice for your big day! Being blessed with the warm weather, long daylight hours, and gorgeous seasonal flowers, summer tends to be a very popular choice for weddings. However, as with all seasons, summer weddings also come with some disadvantages that you may need to consider before making your final decision. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled our list of pros and cons of having a summertime wedding!
The Pros of a Summer Wedding
Oh, Those Summer Nights!
Summer days are already beautiful, usually having warm, pleasant weather with less rain and long daylight hours. Summer daylight hours stretch well into the evenings, and summer nights are comfortable in temperature and perfect for your guests to stay out late chatting and dancing. Summer makes an ideal season for stunning outdoor ceremonies and meals, so think fairy lights or lanterns! Also, the longer daylight hours can take the pressure off trying to get your wedding photography done quickly, as you have a larger time window to snap those shots.
A Summer Style Fashion Show
The warm summer weather opens up a world of possibilities for you and your guests’ fashion choices. You won’t need to wrap up in as many coats or layers to keep warm during the evening time, and brides can opt for a wedding dress that shows a little more skin, if preferred. Brides.com offers some great Summer Wedding Dresses to inspire everyone, showcasing some stunning form fitting maxi dresses, cute mini dresses and lightweight slip dresses.
Summery Foods and Flowers
In summer, there are countless beautiful flowers in bloom, so your floral arrangement possibilities will be endless! Some gorgeous seasonal summer flowers include sunflowers, hydrangeas, lilies, and roses. Vibrant and classy summer flowers will be sure to add a special to your big day. Also, the hot summer weather gives you the chance to serve fun season-appropriate desserts and cool treats to guests to help beat the heat. How about hiring an ice cream truck or a snow cone machine?
More People Are Available
Summertime is usually more likely that people will be able to time off to travel for your wedding. There are also less of the annual important holiday dates to work around at this time of year, so it can be a lot easier to get your loved ones all in one place. In fact, some guests may even choose to combine your summer wedding with their summer vacation plans, to get the best of both worlds! Make sure to give your guests sufficient notice so they know when to start planning their trip. We think our Save The Date cards are a great way to give people the first look at your wedding plans.
The Cons of a Summer Wedding
Strong Sun!
With the weather summer brings, many locations also face very high temperatures during the day time. High temperatures and harsh sun can risk discomfort of your wedding guests and even risk sunburn if you are outdoors for long periods of time. Why not purchase some travel-sized bottles of sunscreen and place your own custom wedding label on the front? Your guests will be seriously impressed!
High Humidity
Summer can be an exceptionally humid time of year, especially in certain areas. But do not fear, our customizable wedding hand fans can add a sophisticated but personal touch to your wedding, while also keeping your guests nice and cool! Brides can also make use of these fans to help keep their makeup in tact, as humidity can risk picture-perfect makeup sliding right off.
A Very Popular Wedding Season
Summer is an extremely popular time for weddings, so unfortunately you may experience some issues in regard to vendor availability. Top vendors, venues, and photographers may be booked up months to a year in advance! We recommend planning ahead and booking your top choices in plenty of time to ensure you’re as happy as possible.
Adverse Weather Conditions
In the summer period, there can be an increased risk of natural disasters such as wildfires, thunderstorms, and tornados. While these potential natural disasters are rare, there’s still a chance of them occurring. It’s important to do your research on the area you have chosen for your big day! Getordained.org recommends considering purchasing wedding insurance, and coming up with an effective back-up plan in case you need to evacuate the area.
Summer can be a truly beautiful time of year to tie the knot. We hope our list of pros and cons will help you to make your most informed and confident decision in regard to your big day. If you’d like to share any of your own personal tips or ideas for a summer wedding, feel free to leave them in the comments below to help others!
Pros & Cons of Each Wedding Season
For more inspiration, check out our other posts that focus on planning your wedding in fall, winter or spring!
Ella is a content specialist from Cork, Ireland. Her passions include spending time with her two energetic dogs, fashion, photography, and trying new vegan food!
