Summer Weddings: Pros & Cons

Summer is one of the busiest seasons for traveling and weddings. Everyone wants to get married on a picturesque day, but that also means it’s harder to land the date you want at the venue you desire. So if you’re thinking about having your wedding during the summer or in another season, Wedding Elegance has some great tips and pros & cons to watch out for when you choose a summer wedding!

WEATHER

Pros:

-Summer weather is amazing, especially in San Diego! The temperatures are hardly extreme and there isn’t much humidity out here.

-Another great way to take advantage of the weather? Have your wedding in the mountains! You can cut down expenses when you host your wedding in locations such as Big Bear, CA because the weather is mild. So there’s no need for heaters or canopies.

-There are also more venues available during the summertime than the winter. You wouldn’t have been able to choose a mountain location or beach front hotel if you had opted for a winter wedding.

Cons:

-The weather is unpredictable at times in the summer! The sun can be blinding for you and guests, so a canopy is a must.

-If you choose to have it during the summer, you’ll have to consider various factors like the time of the day the ceremony will take place as to avoid peak hours of UV exposure and heat.

-We advise you to keep the ceremony short if it takes place in the outdoors because guests might get sunburnt or dehydrated (be sure to provide lots of water for your guests that day!)

-MAKEUP! Avoid using airbrush makeup because it will melt in warm conditions, especially if humidity is a factor.

-Avoid spray tans at all cost because you run the risk of transferring any brown stains onto your white dress if you’re going to be standing in the sun for a while.

-August is normally the hottest month of the summer season; we suggest having the ceremony either really early in the morning or late in the afternoon (around 5-6pm).

TIMING

Pros:

-Days are longer = longer celebrations!

-Easier to plan around guests’ schedules since people are more apt to take vacation time during the summer. Kids will be off from school so parents can attend.

-Luncheons. Instead of a dinner, you can opt for a luncheon during the middle of week. It’s an effective and unique way to cut down on costs, and it’s easy to plan since most people can take time off in the summertime.

Cons:

-Reservations. Beaches and state parks will require you to have a permit and reservation for the location ahead of time. Popular spots are sometimes reserved 6-12 months in advance!

-You can’t predict weather anymore than you can predict ocean occurrences. If you’re having a beach wedding, watch out for seaweed that gets washed up along the shore, bugs, or any unwanted guests.

-Summer season typically means higher rates for rooms and venues because of vacationers and wedding season.

 

Getting married in the summertime can be fun and romantic, and hopefully these tips will prepare you against any surprises!

Pictures provided by www.jaycyn.com and www.maggievalleyweddings.com

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