DC Event Planning - Summer Wedding Tips
Is your DC event being planned for the summer months of June thru August? If so, you know how beautiful it can look in your wedding photos with the baby blue sky and sun beaming down as you say your vows. What could be more gorgeous than that?
However, while summer is a gorgeous season, we also know that in this area warm temperatures also mean high humidity. This combination of heat and humidity could cause your guests some discomfort if you are not prepared.
We believe that every guest attending your big day should be comfortable! That’s why we have made a handy list of some ways in which you could cool off your guests at your summer wedding.
Keep Your DC Event Guests Hydrated!
When sitting in direct sunlight while dressed to the nines in 80 degree heat with high dew points, it doesn’t take long to become parched! Having plenty of water on hand from the moment your guests arrive is critical for their enjoyment during the ceremony.
Brides and grooms often think of the wedding ceremony as a brief half hour event. While it is true that the ceremony itself is often no more than thirty minutes, your guests will arrive thirty minutes or more before the ceremony. That means they may be in direct sunlight for an hour or longer in their suit jackets and ties. To keep them as comfortable as possible, your DC Event Planning list should start with having plenty of water available.
Shield Them from the Sun
Sun in your eyes, getting hot…that’s certainly quite uncomfortable!
You can shield your guests by presenting them with parasols. Not only are these functional, they serve as great wedding favors!
If you decide against parasols discuss with your venue to make access to covered areas or air conditioned areas for your guests prior to the ceremony. This is especially true for your older guests.
Provide Them with a Chilly Treat
When you think of summer, what dessert comes to mind?
Ice cream!
Consider offering an ice cream buffet or snow cones for your big day! By doing so, you can cool your wedding guests off in a delicious way. A handful of flavors and a broad assortment of toppings can ensure that all of your guests will be pleased! Don’t forget the napkins!
Re-purpose your Wedding Program
If you are creating program of the days scheduled events and timeline, simply attach a wooden “handle” and turn that program into a hand fan.
I can guarantee that these will be well used during the event and not left scattered on the grounds.
Keeping your guests cool not only ensures their enjoyment, it ensures that they will not take the early bus home! Formal attire is not always the most comfortable; it becomes even less comfortable if they have become overheated during the day and have been in those clothes for five or six hours.
Making sure that your guests are happy, comfortable, and hydrated are keys to keeping your guests partying until the end of the night.
Looking for more tips when for planning an outdoor wedding? Check out this video!
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