July Wedding advice?

melizabe

So, we will be having our wedding in July in Phoenix (we are fools, I know, but this is the date that works with everyone's schedules and medical issues). Has anyone else done  a wedding when it is going to be over 110 degrees? Any advice?

Everything will be indoors, but I am wondering what do do with my hair. I figure I have to have my hair up, otherwise it will be just a sweaty mess on my neck. Any thoughts on the best sweat proof hair styles?

What kind of dress code is appropriate? I certainly don't want black tie, but I don't want people showing up in shorts. I am pretty much okay with anything in between. It will be hot, people should wear what they are comfortable in. How do I communicate this?

zizibet

                     An updo is probably best, but talk to a stylist. July is great for bargains, so you may find that various photographers/venues/photobooths, etc. may give you a price break.
        As far as dress code, unless the dress code is balck tie, or required by the venue, you can't really tell people what to wear. It will just tick people off., and it's rude to boot.
      Try for a venue that won't allow shorts-many nice golf courses won't allow those in the clubhouses, and it's absolutely OK to tell people what a venue's dress code is.
         I will tell that the coordinator our current preferred venue, Troon North, said that iof a bride comes to her with a June/July?august date comes in, she asks the budget and will work with that-no minimums at all.

zizibet

                     An updo is probably best, but talk to a stylist. July is great for bargains, so you may find that various photographers/venues/photobooths, etc. may give you a price break.
        As far as dress code, unless the dress code is balck tie, or required by the venue, you can't really tell people what to wear. It will just tick people off., and it's rude to boot.
      Try for a venue that won't allow shorts-many nice golf courses won't allow those in the clubhouses, and it's absolutely OK to tell people what a venue's dress code is.
         I will tell that the coordinator our current preferred venue, Troon North, said that iof a bride comes to her with a June/July?august date comes in, she asks the budget and will work with that-no minimums at all.

AnnaLens

July here is certainly an experience. However, with your wedding being indoors, you don't have too much to worry about. Try to get your hair done at the venue if possible, thereby avoiding being in and out of the heat, and sitting in a car with your face in front of the a/c blowing it in every direction. With your makeup, make sure you and your bridal party (and any other woman you get a chance to speak to) all go water proof. Also using a sealant is a good idea, I personally love Ben Nye final seal. I've used it on many occasions on stage performers who were under painfully hot lights without having it run. Evian spray water in a can is also a great thing to have on hand. They sell it at Sephora... don't know where else they carry it. Its a great way to quickly cool down without getting yourself soaking wet like splashing water in your face would. 

As for trying to have guests not wear shorts, that is a little tricky. Most people, MOST, would not wear shorts to a wedding. Make sure it is very clearly stated on your invitations that the ceremony and reception will all be indoors. There is nothing wrong with "spreading the word" about the style of dress you would like for people to be wearing at the wedding. Tell your mom, tell your mother in law to be. Tell your bridesmaids. Mention it to a few guests. Chances are high, most of your guests have some connection to these people, and guests will often ask each other, what are you wearing? You can also put in the words semi-formal, but remember that is left to personal interpretation. Also, the style of invitations you use is often how people determine how formal an event will be. The more formal the invite, the more formal the wedding. 

At the end of the day, someone (if you're lucky it will only be one person) is going to wear something completely ridiculous to your wedding. This will happen no matter what. You can put down black tie until you are blue in the face, and chances are extremely high that someone is still going to show up in booty shorts. Some people just don't have any common sense when it comes to fashion and often believe they do, and other people simply can't afford to buy something would be more ideal for a wedding. 

Honestly though, don't stress about these things. You won't even be giving it a second thought when your wedding day arrives and it will have no impact on how amazing your day is.   

ashleelalalauren

I agree with the above posts - an up-do is the best idea.

I'm also having my wedding in July, all in-doors.

I'm fairly certain most people know not to wear shorts to a wedding but honestly - if someone does it's not that big of a deal. You can already instruct all of your wedding party and family members what you want them to wear and they are the ones that will be in your formal pictures. Any other guests will only be in pictures of the reception dinner/dancing where it's more difficult to even tell what people are wearing. Try not to worry too much about it.

Also, for taking pictures, my wedding photographer already has a plan of attack: we still want to take pictures outdoors so we will go outside, pose for a few pictures, then do inside ones to cool down before going back outside, and so on. This is the best way to keep from ruining everyone's hair and makeup and clothes from sweating.