Summer weddings are a whole vibe and we love them. In our beautiful Southwest Virginia, they are also H O T and H U M I D. So, how do we beat the heat and ensure guests have a fabulous time and you aren’t left in a pool of sweat? Here’s our top tips for those fabulous summer soirees!
Atmosphere
Let’s make sure we’ve thought about guest comfort every step of the way. If we’re having an outdoor ceremony, we are thinking about shade, either environmental from trees, bringing in a tent, or providing parasols for guests. We also love a good handheld fan moment. A tented wedding is often our favorite space to design in, BUT, in the summer this means we need fans, maybe even misters…Or, we need to lean into that heavenly AC and have an indoor reception awaiting our guests after an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour.
Drinks & Cuisine
Now is not the time for heavy meals and red wine. Aperol Spritz, please! Light bites at cocktail hour, delicious seafare, summer pastas, and fresh
salads all the way. Dessert is a great spot to get creative with sweet treats! We love a classic, artistic tiered wedding cake, but summer weddings are also a fun time to bring in ice cream experiences for our guests!
Outfit Change
You’re going to be hot, and we want you to be comfortable! A reception ‘fit change can be a total gamechanger and is scientifically proven to boost serotonin levels during your reception. It’s fun AND refreshing! (Our wedding day kit also packs a punch with spray deodorant, body wipes, oil blotting tissues…all the things to keep you cool, fresh, & ready to party!)
A Backup Plan
Because we know Virginia likes to cool off by surprising us with a summer thunderstorm. We will always have a plan A, B, C for weather!
