too nipple-ey cold?

SirJuliusVonHaast · April 2011

Give it to me straight, ladies. At what temperature would you be unhappy at an outdoor wedding?

The venue I'm looking at is an outdoor garden, fairly well protected from the wind by high hedges. It hasn't rained here on that date since 1950 (and that was only 0.01in). BUT . . the average high is 75F and the average low is 50. Overall average temp is 64. Is that just way too cold?

It would be for both the ceremony and reception, probably 4-9:30pm. We would have plenty of outdoor patio heaters.

It's a really beautiful venue and one of the few places that works well with my budget, so I'm worried that I'm convincing myself that 60 is warm, whether it's true or not.

SarahPLiz · April 2011

It was 65 at our outdoor wedding and my sisters and I in our strapless gowns were chilly, but everyone else had sleeves and were fine. If we were from a colder overall climate, I don't think it would have bothered us.

SirJuliusVonHaast · April 2011

Also, as you go later into the summer, the average high temp goes up a lot, but the average low doesn't go up very much (low of 53 in the middle of August), so we'd just have to rule out the venue if it's too cold.

slwager · April 2011

with heaters you'd be fine.

if budget allows what about tenting?

lyndausvi · April 2011

I do not think the ceremony would be bad, but 5 hours in that temperature would not make me happy.

eta - sorry, I didn't really see the time of year. I think you should be okay. If it was Oct I might feel the same as it might hit 75 but not for very long.

TheCranberry · April 2011

I would be unhappy because I get cold very easily. At 64 degrees I still need a coat, and I would not want to sit outside that long. Is it possible to just have the cocktail hour outside?

aragx6 · April 2011

You'll probably get pretty varied responses depending on where knotties live. Houstonians snuggle up in heavy jackets when it drops into the 60s.

Personally, as long as you have plenty of the outdoor heaters -- which work really well -- I think that temp would be fine.

I'm curious to hear what others say though ...

scottswife1106 · April 2011

I am cold at any temperature under 75 degrees. That would be fine for the daytime but by the evening, I would probably leave because I was uncomfortable.

SirJuliusVonHaast · April 2011

I don't think we could do the cocktail hour inside, but there is a (heated) historic victorian house on the site that people can take tours of. Also, the bathroom area and a small foyer are inside/heated.

aragx6 · April 2011

Wow, scottswife you must be miserable in Chicago then. 3/4 of the year it's under 75. heck, a lot of summer nights it drops below 75!

Meg1036 · April 2011

I think I would be chilly for the ceremony and dinner. Once dancing started, I would probably be fine.

I'm from a cold climate - but I would go for it as long as the heaters work well.

nurse.misty · April 2011

I think the venue would be fine with a light jacket. I would maybe just warn that the temp would drop the later it gets, so possibly consider moving the wedding up a couple of hours so the sun is out longer and it doesn't get too chilly. Just a suggestion.

sarabear23 · April 2011

I think it will be fine. People should know how to dress for the weather, and having the heaters will help. Also, you should let your BMs wear jackets, shawls, or something else if they would like to, since it may be a bit chilly.

badkittyct · April 2011

I get cold pretty easily as well. If this were all during daylight it wouldn't be so bad, but once it gets dark out I would be huddled inside somewhere. Think about if you will have any elderly people or someone else who may be more apt to be uncomfortable with a cooler temp. Heaters sound good but if you could do tenting to hold it in a bit it would make things much more comfortable.

sarah0725 · April 2011

I get cold easily, and I was at a wedding in Sonoma last August where the temperature spread was something like what you're describing. I wore my dress as long as I could, kept drinking red wine so that my blood would circulate, danced as much as possible to keep active, and stayed next to the patio heaters. When it got to be too much (I did last well into the evening) I put my jeans and sweatshirt back on (I had been there earlier in the day to help the bride and groom set up, so I had a change of clothes).

If most of your guests are from upstate NY, they're probably familiar with what summer nights are like up there. You could always put a note on your wedding website about the temperature, and suggest that people bring a warm change of clothes if they're planning on staying into the evening. Also, is this a place where you could build a bonfire or something later on in the night? Hot dogs and marshmallows are great for keeping warm. If not, keep the warm food and drinks available.

scottswife1106 · April 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_nipple-ey-cold?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:f925a3a9-bc9e-4769-b46d-25f5ac9048c8Post:56feb814-8988-42b8-9d60-14aead86b20e">Re: too nipple-ey cold?</a>:
[QUOTE]Wow, scottswife you must be miserable in Chicago then. 3/4 of the year it's under 75. heck, a lot of summer nights it drops below 75!
Posted by aragx6[/QUOTE]

Yes I am. I am okay if I am moving around but just sitting when the sun is down and the temp is lower than 70-75, I need a sweater or something. My mom has always called me cold-natured.

sarah0725 · April 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_nipple-ey-cold?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:f925a3a9-bc9e-4769-b46d-25f5ac9048c8Post:56c45aaa-0974-49da-80bf-2dafae01587a">Re: too nipple-ey cold?</a>:
[QUOTE]Better than some friends of mine who are getting married outside. July 23rd. At the beach, in NC. IN THE AFTERNOON. They put on their website "Please be advised it's going to be extremely hot. Please come dressed appropriately" I think your averages are fair and gives guests the option to bring alight sweater if needed.
Posted by SarahR11[/QUOTE]

I think the only appropriate garb in that situation is a bathing suit.

jemmini6 · April 2011

I would do okay for the ceremony in that temperature, but I wouldn't be too happy to be stuck outside when it could get as low as 50. We went to a wedding this last December that was outdoors (and probably around the same temps as you're talking about), it was a little chilly for the ceremony, but doable. I grabbed my coat for the cocktail hour and was comfortable. The reception was held in a tented area with heaters spread around and unless you were sitting within 4 feet of one, it was freezing. I had my coat on and was still shivering.

sarah0725 · April 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_nipple-ey-cold?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:f925a3a9-bc9e-4769-b46d-25f5ac9048c8Post:36fe3d4f-20f1-409a-a508-1f4db239f42b">Re: too nipple-ey cold?</a>:
[QUOTE]Sarah- Exactly. I would hate to be her in a full dress. She'll probably faint. I saw the place in pictures and there's NO shade. It's gorgeous, but they're looney for not thinking of the 100+ heat index.
Posted by SarahR11[/QUOTE]

Also, in that environment, I would sizzle up, break out in hives, and then spontaneously combust. My skin doesn't take too well to strong sunlight. I'm one of those weird people who only goes to the beach after 4 because the sun isn't as strong.

Marina007 · April 2011

I'd be fine if the weather stays safe. I would be nervous about not having a bad-weather backup though... Even though it hasn't rained on that day since 1950 doesn't rule it out... I'd make sure I had a plan B if it was to start raining I think.

SirJuliusVonHaast · April 2011

Thanks for the responses! It is definitely a mix of opinions. I will have to think about it more and look into the cost of tents!

tpender13 · April 2011

I'm from MN, and I wouldn't like having to be dressed nicely and be outside for that long a period of time at that temp. If it were a more casual affair, NBD. I think the ceremony would be fine, but not the entire night.

musicalsunlight · April 2011

64 is just fine, IMO. The temp outside right now is sunny and mid 50s and I'm ok with a tshirt and jeans. I think people who are used to the climate would be fine with it. I can't imagine people thinking 75 degrees is cold. That just seems silly.

jemmini6 · April 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_nipple-ey-cold?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:f925a3a9-bc9e-4769-b46d-25f5ac9048c8Post:ce63cbe4-3d34-401c-90e4-446ca568570c">Re: too nipple-ey cold?</a>:
[QUOTE]64 is just fine, IMO. The temp outside right now is sunny and mid 50s and I'm ok with a tshirt and jeans. I think people who are used to the climate would be fine with it. <strong>I can't imagine people thinking 75 degrees is cold. That just seems silly.</strong>
Posted by musicalsunlight[/QUOTE]

It's not "cold" per se, but it's slightly chilly unless you are in direct sunlight. I think 85 is the most comfortable weather. Not too hot, not to cold. Then again, it's 73 degrees outside and I'm in my office wearing a sweater and have my space heater on. (it's colder in our office because even though it got freakishly cold this weekend, no one thought to turn OFF the ac....it's 67 degrees inside and I'm freezing)

NOLAbridealmost · April 2011

I think 75 is about perfect at night. Dipping below 70 can get a little chilly though. As a guest, I've been to much worse (upper 50s at night) and still had a decent time (although I had to wear my leather jacket all night; had no idea the whole thing was going to be outside).

meganyani · April 2011

64 is my favorite temperature but honestly I don't think I'd want to be out all night in a dress for that. I hope you really consider tents or something because they will contain the heat better.

noodle_oo · April 2011

75 in the sun, no wind is fine. But 65 and shady or dark is cold. And it will be even colder as it gets later in the night. Personally, wearing a dress, I would be cold. If I was cold enough, I'd leave early.

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