Well, the winter weddings have been amazing & it’s now
time to roll out some exquisite summer weddings. If you are a gorgeous summer
bride to be & you’re reading this, continue reading because we’ve got you
covered with ideas that will leave you inspired for your sunny wedding days!
Hydrate, Hydrate & Hydrate some more!
Keep your guests hydrated in style with fruit-infused water.
Flavored H20 will make guests even more inclined to stay hydrated during a hot
celebration. If you don’t want to get all fancy, ensure sufficient chilled
bottled water is available at every ceremony.
Drink It Up
Get your F&B team to stock up sangria, mimosa, mai tai,
mojitos etc. Get the team to curate a new mocktail/cocktail that can be named
after the two of you.
Boozy popsicles are a fun choice for those pool
parties and afternoon events on your itinerary.
Ensure you have non-alcoholic ones stocked up for the kids and
non-drinkers. Display cans of soda, beers in a boat filled with ice.
Barbecues
Hailed as a crowd-pleasing option that’s full of flavor. Swap
the traditional wedding meals for grills and barbecue. There's a time and place
for a heavy, decadent five-course meal, and your summer wedding is not it.
Sticking to lighter, more refreshing fare, like simple grilled fish or chicken,
a fresh salad, seasonal vegetables, chutneys, dips, breads ensure you have
happy tummy’s akin happy guests. Thrown in a few conventional Indian options to
satiate guests that are keen on Indian fare.
Summer Saviours
Prepare a basket of flip flops, sunglasses, sun tan lotion, wet
wipes, scarves and leave them in the wash rooms for guests to grab.
These also
double up as welcome hampers in line with your summer wedding.
Make a Smart Timeline
The last thing you want to do is ask guests to stand around
in the sun for hours on end. While we suggest keeping the time between your
ceremony and reception short at any time of year, it's especially essential
when temps spike. Minimize time without shade and try to plan your wedding to
start at the cooler points of the day, like a sunset ceremony and evening
reception.
Beach Weddings
Why wait for your honeymoon to enjoy the beach when the India
boasts of some fantastic beach destinations to tie the knot? Marry right on the
sand, plan a sunset wedding. That way you are safe from the blazing rays of the
sun, the beautiful gradient in the sky and the waves in the background are just
an added bonus!
Pick a Fresh Color Palette
For summer weddings, skip darker tones in favor of lighter,
airier shades. We love white weddings with pops of pretty pastels or bold
colors, like bright yellows, coral, or blue. Figure out what works best in your
space, but avoid heavy tones that make everything feel warmer than it already
is.
Space for shade
While a party, rain dance, foam party and all the fun in the
sun seems like a great idea, Ensure each venue has options for people to escape
the sun for a bit. Plan for parasols, gazebos, oversized umbrellas etc with
your event planner.
Ceremony Ideas
These panel programs spread out to create fans. That way,
you can ensure that no guest will be without a cooling device.
You plan could
also plan for the battery operated mini fans, that could serve as wedding
favours from your summer wedding.
Beauty Station
Having a beauty station at the reception is especially
relevant if your reception/wedding ceremony is outdoors in the heat. This gives
guests a chance to freshen up and get back as quickly as possible. All you need
is a pretty table, mirror and some essentials such as deodorant, face wipes,
perfume, and anything else your guests may desire.
Picnic Styled Sun downers
Instead of the traditional welcome lunch, plan a welcome sun
downer at an outdoor space with some rustic décor. Gather some old benches,
paint them up, and decorate them with cute picnic blankets, incorporate a BBQ.
Set up lawn games, nothing says "summer" like playing lawn games in
the summer breeze.
