I'm in Mobile and we were planning an outdoor (backyard) wedding/reception, but a friend told me it would be too hot and/or humid for that.
The actual date is August 13 (Friday the 13th!) and we were planning on having the ceremony at 7pm with the reception immediately following. The sun will have went down by then so it won't really be scorching hot. We have several shade trees in the area we're doing it, so there will also be a good breeze blowing.
We would have several tiki torches with the citronella oil in them to repel bugs, as well as citronella candles placed strategically throughout the area. Food would be kept in an air-conditioned room inside the house so no bugs would get to it, nor would there be a risk of it spoiling.
I'd love for some honest opinions on this. We haven't sent out invites yet, so if I need to cchange it, I can.