| Warm sunshine, vibrant colors, and outdoor setting | | | | casual décor scheme - fitting of a backyard |
| opportunities abound during the summer months. | | | | barbeque. Think checked table clothes, benches and |
| Take advantage of the season with these summer | | | | picnic tables. |
| wedding tips. | | | | Go natural - incorporate natural décor |
| Summer Weddings - Things to Consider | | | | elements like fruits, vegetables, even insects (like |
| Beat the Heat - Seriously consider renting fans or | | | | ladybugs or dragonflies, not necessarily roaches!) |
| portable AC units for an outdoor wedding (even | | | | Get lit - light up an outdoor evening reception with |
| northern climates can hit 90 this time of year), and | | | | lanterns or torches. |
| try to find a location with ample shade so guests can | | | | Flowers |
| escape blazing sun and heat. Even if your wedding is | | | | Seasonal blooms - abundant flowers are always in |
| inside, you´ll need to check the comfort level | | | | style at a summer wedding. Use bright and cheerful |
| beforehand - some older venues lack good ventilation | | | | blooms like sunflowers, peonies, hydrangea, mums, |
| or aren´t air conditioned. | | | | daisies, dahlias, zinnias, and roses. Or create a breezy, |
| Brave the Elements - Outdoor settings are popular | | | | airy look with white on white - using roses, |
| during the summer, but high temperatures | | | | stephanotis, calla lilies, snowball mums and daisies - |
| aren´t the only discomfort you´ll have | | | | and incorporate a touch of blue - like blue hydrangea |
| to contend with. Damaging UV rays, killer mosquitoes | | | | Fruits - fruits like lemons and limes look whimsical and |
| and pop-up showers are just some of the elements | | | | chic when filled in tall clear vases |
| you may have to endure. Have bug spray, sunscreen | | | | For a beach look - incorporate shells, sand, and sea |
| and umbrellas on hand just in case. | | | | glass in your arrangements |
| Work Around Summer Travel - Remember that | | | | Menu |
| summer is prime time for family vacations, holiday | | | | Serve lighter fare - think fresh seasonal fruits and |
| weekends, oh yeah - and other weddings. Try to | | | | vegetables like berries, watermelon, tomatoes, |
| book your date and notify your guests as early as | | | | cucumber, and corn, seafood and lean poultry like |
| possible. | | | | chicken. Between courses, serve a light sorbet. |
| All in the Details - Summer Wedding Ideas | | | | Spark up the grill - serve traditional picnic and grill fare |
| Invitations & Stationery | | | | like barbeque, burgers and potato salad |
| Add a summer motif - such as a seashell, starfish, | | | | Head to the tropics - feature tropical signature |
| tropical flower or plant - to your stationery suite | | | | cocktails like margaritas, sangria, or mojitos. |
| Go wild with color - now´s the time for paper | | | | Cake |
| or fonts in bolder tropical hues - such as fuschia or | | | | Light and Fluffy - serve something light, like angel |
| mango - or the colors of the sea - blues and greens | | | | food cake topped with whipped cream and berries |
| Wedding Venue | | | | Fresh adornments - top traditional wedding cake with |
| Get outdoors - summer weddings just call for a | | | | fresh tropical flowers like hibiscus, or decorate with |
| beach, garden, rooftop or backyard setting | | | | shells and starfish |
| Get on the water - marinas or even yacht cruises | | | | Spoon it out - serve light sorbet or gelato |
| make for seasonably stylish venues | | | | Add a cherry - have a do it yourself sundae bar (just |
| Décor Elements | | | | make sure you have a way to keep the ice cream |
| Color palette -bright and bold - hot pink and deep red | | | | cool) |
| or mango and fuschianautical - navy and white is a | | | | Looking for even more summer wedding ideas? This |
| clean summer classic; accent with touches of yellow, | | | | complete guide to summer themed weddings |
| red or gold.seaside - combine aqua with beige, peach | | | | provides ideas and advice for incorporating the |
| or white | | | | summer season into every wedding detail. |
| Go casual - summer weddings lend themselves to a | | | | |