What was I thinking...July Wedding

Re: What was I thinking...July Wedding

• khornack

  

  May 2010

  You could have paper fans on the seats (I've seen some cute DIY ones), cold water in buckets of ice for when guests arrive, if you haven't already set a time, move it to off-peak heat hours (I've never been to Connecticut in July, so I don't know how hot it is), and try and keep the ceremony on the shorter side (if you were planning on having multiple readings you could consider having only one, etc).  Talk to your someone at your venue, and ask them how they have set up weddings in the past in July. Is there some way that tends to create more of a breeze or is there something that may obstruct a breeze?

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• ltroedel

  

  May 2010

  My fiance's sister married in July with an outdoor wedding. It was very hot, but once the ceremony started, ppl forgot about the heat. Keep the ceremony short!

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• danieliza1127 member

  

  May 2010

  What time of day are you having the wedding and reception?  If you can have it later in the day, that would be best.
  
  We got married outside in August and it was hot, but only the ceremony was outside and we had it at 6pm so the heat of the day had passed.  We provided cold water bottles for the guests to have during the ceremony as well. 
  

  
  

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• FutureMrsDudley55 member

  

  May 2010

  We are providing bottled water and fans to help with the heat, along with having the ceremony at 5:30pm and keeping it short.

  
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• AmoroAgain member

  

  May 2010

  Oh man.  August, in Italy, noon.  Nothing worse than that.  Especially considering they don't even know what AC is there.  It's pretty uncomfortable, but honestly, I just had fun.  I as there for my friend, no matter what.  Anyway, you can't please everyone, but you should perhaps consider getting some fans or maybe do something fun like having an ice cream or gelato bar?  Or maybe iced tea or lemonade "stands"? 
  
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• bbyckes member

  

  May 2010

  Well, I'm getting married in July, but at 7 in the evening.  I'm making sure to have enough refreshments for our guests to ensure that they remain cool and uncomfortable - water, lemonade, tea - no fans though - I think you'll be fine.  The tent is a good thing, your guests will definitely appreciate this!

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• viggianoc1 member

  

  May 2010

  Dont worry!  I went to an outdoor wedding last year at the very end of June and it was BEAUTIFUL!  Yes the weather was hot...but she had a cool idea for the ceremony...her programs were actually fans.  And she kept the ceremony short and sweet.  The reception was nice because it had cooled off by the evening and she had a huge tent to provide shade!  Just make sure you have lots of water and nonalcoholic beverages to keep everyone hydrated.  Maybe even offer lemonade, ice tea or water at the ceremony to keep people cool and from complaining!

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• [Deleted User]

  

  May 2010

  I'm getting married outdoors in ALABAMA in May.  Now that's heat.  Your wedding is earlier than mine, but our programs were done like fans, we'll have water bottles, and we're getting married under a tree that will provide shade.  Air conditioned tents are super expensive (at least they are here), so if you are super super worried about heat, I would suggest a normal tent with fans (that look like ceiling fans) inside the tent.

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• [Deleted User]

  

  May 2010

  Definitely have water bottles available in coolers so they are cold. The paper fans are a good idea. You could also find those larger fans for pretty cheap just to provide a bit of a breeze.

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• leahskinner1 member

  

  May 2010

  We are also getting married in July and are renting a tent. Our ceremony will be after 4pm sometime - I think 3pm will still be cooler than noon. I really like the fans-as-programs idea! You could also scout out the location to find the area with the best breeze flow-through. Having the ceremony in a tree enclosure, for example, would be hotter than in a more open area. Good luck!

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• laurenbd23

  

  May 2010

  I am also getting married in July.  We are keeping the ceremony short and at 5:30 so it is not in the middle of the day.  I heard a few people mention using the program fans and that is what we are doing as well as offering water to the guests during the ceremony.  I have been to a few outdoor ceremonies in the middle of summer and yes it is hot, but once you start having fun you don't even notice the heat.  However I am a girl and in a dress.  I can't speak for the guys in their suits/tuxes.  Is your reception indoors?  If so then I wouldn't worry at all, at least after the ceremony everyone can go in and cool off.

  

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• tgude270 member

  

  May 2010

  Honestly, it all depends.  I attended on outdoor wedding last August and we needed pants and coats!  Not typical for Wisconsin summers!  I'm also having an outdoor reception in August and having personalized fans to keep guests cool.  The idea of lemonade/iced tea stands is a great idea!  If you're really worried about having something for the tent, I'd go with fans.  MUCH cheaper and you can place them accordingly.  Unless money isn't an issue for you AC is waaaayyyy too expensive.  I was quoted almost $5000!!

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