Comments on: Too Darn Hot

By: Never teh Bride

Never teh Bride — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:39:51 +0000

Before my own May Florida wedding, I was feeling pretty paranoid about the weather as the whole shebang was going to be held out of doors. We had a big tent to ensure that there’d be plenty of space for *everyone* to be under it in case of rain or sun. And did I mention that the end of the hurricane season is April, but hurricanes don’t always follow the rules? As it turns out, the pretty hand fans we had for each guest didn’t see any play because the wind was blowing… and how. My poor stylist was following me around with hairspray the whole time!

By: La BellaDonna

La BellaDonna — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:08:49 +0000

I have yet to experiment with it, but spray-on sunblock is now available, and should prove helpful in covering those hard-to-reach areas. Please remember to remove all pearls (and other biological gems) before spraying ANYTHING on: sunblock, tan, perfume, hairspray, etc.; let dry, and then put the jewelry (necklaces, pins, EARRINGS, combs – anything that might pick up spray) back on.

I would like to most heartily endorse Twistie’s suggestion regarding oddments for beating the heat – folding fans can be ordered in bulk for minimal money, and would be much more useful wedding favors than many – indoors OR outdoors. I think parasols are a WONDERFUL idea for bridesmaids – and a good idea for anyone attending an outdoor event, really.

Odd as it may sound, if the building is air-conditioned, consider including a nice wrap as part of the bridesmaids’ gear – and part of the bride’s, too. I had the forethought to provide my sister with a wrap at our brother’s wedding – and my aunt got mine. (And if the garage hadn’t been inaccessible, she would have had a warmer wrap – wedding air-conditioning is the perfect occasion for that inherited fur stole, especially if you have an older relative to wrap up in it.)

By: Parsing Nonsense

Parsing Nonsense — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:03:19 +0000

Keeping bottled water handy at the reception helps a lot too! I love the idea of having huge tubs filled with ice and cold water available around the reception and ceremony area.

Bottle Your Brand does really cute personalized bottled water that’s perfect for summer weddings!

By: lady jane

lady jane — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:25:11 +0000

I was in an outdoor wedding last weekend, and I have a few more suggestions for outdoor summer brides:

1) Don’t forget sunscreen! Seriously, make sure everyone in the wedding party slaps some on before you go out, especially if your ceremony locale has no shade. This is ESPECIALLY true for the bride, as you will not have as much opportunity to seek shade while you’re taking pictures, dismissing guests, or saying your vows.
2) If everyone must be dressed formally, keep the ceremony short. This was the saving grace of last week’s wedding– it was less than 15 minutes long, and we were able to whisk our poor tux-clad counterparts back down the aisle and into the shade before they all broiled.