Outdoor wedding on 7/7

kellyw1973

Figures that we're in an official "heat wave" and it's expected to be in the 90s next Saturday for our wedding that is outside on a golf course.  The wedding coordinator at the CC told us that we could have our ceremony inside the ballroom if it gets to be too much.  I really don't want my ceremony memories to be that of the bar in the main ballroom at the CC (if it was raining, that's another story!); but, I want our memories and photos to be that of being outside, underneath the weeping cherry trees.  

We have a variety of ages attending.  I want to be considerate of those guests that may not be able to take the heat, etc. and we have fans and bottled water for them. So, would it be selfish of us (me) to still plan on having the ceremony outside; it'll be about a half an hour long?  The rest of the event (cocktail hour and reception) are scheduled inside where there's AC.  I also have to take into consideration that my man and his groomsmen will have tuxes on; though they are made of a light material.  Thinking a head because knowing it would be hot in July, I bought an organza dress (very lightweight) and my BM's dresses in chiffon. The CC also doesn't allow for casual clothing, which causes another issue for our male guests, in particular.  

What to do, what to do?

 

BeachLover2885

The weather could definitely change, so don't worry too much about that yet! I think if it's over 90 degrees, it might be too hot to have guests sit outside for the ceremony, but it really depends on the humidity and time of day as well. I think the fans and bottled water are nice gestures for sure. You mentioned cherry trees.. would the ceremony take place in the shade? That would also help with the heat. If it ends up being too hot, you could always take photos outside with your wedding party so you still have pictures of the outdoor setting. 

BmoreBride311

I agree with BeachLover. If you are worried about the men in particular, get the input of your groom and your dad or other male family members attending. Thirty minutes is not too bad, but you do want to make sure your guests and wedding party are comfortable. GL!

ski2play

No worries, on the weather, you can't change it. 

michelle11988

I wouldn't worry until the end of next week.  There is still a week to figure it all out and the weather could completely change in that week.  I definitely think that 90 might be a bit excessive to be sitting outside for 30 mins.  Are there shaded areas that older people can sit in? I think the bottles of water and fans are great ideas as well.

littlemoments324

Don't worry about it!   Just don't have the WP outside until absolutely needed...make sure the elderly have fans and water to keep them hydrated...45is minutes isn't that long...but keep them hydrated.

A lot can change between now and then   Like Schatz says: it's only really set in stone with a 3 day forecast...

mekiakoo

I'd not worry about it just yet.

But I went to an outdoor wedding last year during the heat wave. It was really humid. The only bad thing about it was the reception was outside also and guests were made to wait 4 hours before they were able to eat.

beth34608

I am worried also. My reception and ceremony are going to be outside. The forcast is for 88 degrees. We are having the ceremony at 7pm so hopefully it will be a bit cooler by then. I have fans and bottled water also. Good Luck!!

megsw4

I'm in the same boat!  We are having water and lemonade available during the ceremony.  I might even let the guys do the ceremony in their vests without the suit coats on but they are lighter weight grey suits.  We don't have very many elderly guests so I'm hoping everyone will be ok.  Other than that there's not much you can do.  I'll probably make some fans and remind the officiant to keep it short and sweet!  

kellyw1973

Thanks SO much ladies, for your feedback!  It's nice to know that I'm not alone; also helps to have someone else say, "It'll be ok". :-)

The weather forecast for south-central PA is 90* and sunny for 7/7. And, our ceremony is a 4pm.  Looking back, I really wish I would have scheduled the ceremony for 7PM (7/7 @ 7 would have been cool).  Too late now, though! haha.

Unfortunately, the only shade provided by the weeping cherry trees are where we'll be standing; the guests will be sitting out in the open.  Never thought about having umbrellas; maybe the CC would have golf umbrellas available to borrow?  

My FI and I got in a debate last evening over this.  As much as I am dreading the thought of having the ceremony inside, I have to take his thoughts into consideration.  And he easily sweats - so I wouldn't want him standing up there ready to pass out.  LOL.  

So beyond worrying about something that is totally out of my control (i.e. the weather)... I still am stressing a bit over all of the little things that I have to do yet.  This, all between a week long of family festivities (for those folks that came into town this weekend), working on Monday and Tuesday, July 4th, and then next Thursday/Friday we'll be back and forth from the CC taking stuff over, etc. One thing I am grateful for is that CC has offered me the option to drop my dress off this week so that it can hang loose; right now it's hanging on the door in my closet and I'm concerned about it being squished.  LOL.  

Neverthess - I am so freaking excited, it's not even funny!  So ready for the day to get here!! 

Best wishes to you and many thanks again for listening and the feedback! 

Best,

K