1. The attire As opposed to the advice given in our winter wedding blog spring and summer wedding attire should centralise on light, floaty fabrics. Think chiffon wedding gowns and silky bridesmaid dresses for comfort; opt for a two-piece over a three-piece suit to avoid overheating and discomfort. Remember to dress appropriately for the season and to complement your special day. 2. The colours Thanks to the natural brightness of the seasons, spring and summer weddings are often overrun with light colours. Pastels, ivories and yellows are all perfectly suited to the warmer seasons. Dress your bridesmaids in different shades of pastel colours or, alternately, in the same shade of dress in different styles; you could complement the bridesmaid dresses with the flowers, decorations and ties worn by the groomsmen to create unity throughout the wedding party. |
Once the wedding’s colour theme has been decided you can move on to deciding on the theme of the entire day. While some couples may wish to execute an all-encompassing theme, such as a 1920s- or Disney-themed day, others may wish to convey a much more subtle theme. Whether the theme of your day is simply your chosen colour or love and unity there will be something to join each element of the day and make the planning process a little smoother.
While a warm, easily-accessible venue is necessary for a winter wedding this is not necessarily the case for a spring or summer wedding. Of course, if you’re getting married in the UK, you still need to consider the unpredictability of the weather, but an outdoor wedding isn’t a ridiculous notion. Make sure you’re venue is perfectly suited to you as a couple, the vision you had for your wedding and your guests.
It is important that you hire a professional photographer will an incredible portfolio to make you and your guests feel comfortable on the big day. Make sure your photographer is comfortable working in the conditions, the venue and the season of your wedding. A photographer who shoots exclusively in a studio is unlikely to have the experience needed for your outdoor, summer wedding so do your research.
7. The food While a warm, hearty meal is appropriate for a winter wedding it may be a little heavy for a July wedding; make sure your food complements the season, the venue and the day. Canapés are a great afternoon option for summer weddings but make sure your guests are given something filling in the evening; nothing makes wedding guests more miserable than an empty stomach! 8. The confection As with the food make sure the confection offered at your wedding is appropriate to the day. Sweet, cookie and cake stalls are all popular and can be made to look incredibly effective. You could also consider a fruit salad bar for your special day; teem strawberries and banana with a chocolate or caramel fondue to really wow your guests. |
While it would be inappropriate at a winter wedding spring and summer weddings offer the opportunity for outdoor entertainment. While a DJ or band is sure to entertain your guests in the evening, why not hire a group of dancers or fire eaters to perform for your guests in warm, summer afternoon? Entertain them in a way they’ll still be talking about in years to come!
Once you have decided on the details of each of these aspects all that is left to to do is prepare and execute them! Make sure that each element of your wedding day is going to complement one another and come together as a complete day. Make sure that your guests’ needs are catered for to avoid any grumpiness on the day and, most importantly, have fun and enjoy your spring or summer wedding!