If you're planning your wedding in the warmer months--(and let's face it...aren't ALL Georgia months "warmer" months?!) this blog is for you! I know wedding day is for the couple, but you also have to consider your family, bridal party and your guests. Great Aunt Bertie and Grandpa Herbert may not be able to take the heat! Here are a couple of things to consider when planning a summer (or in our case, late spring/summer/fall) wedding.
First, if the wedding and reception is indoors, make sure there is a working air conditioner. Test it ahead of time to make sure its not so loud it drowns out the ceremony, and turn it on as early in the day as possible to get the room nice and cool for arriving guests!
Second, if the festivities are outdoors consider giving fans as favors. Also, think about your bridesmaids and groomsmen. Think light colored (and light-weight) fabrics such as linen or polished cotton.
Third, offer LOTS to drink. Remember, alcohol dehydrates, so make sure you have a selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages... maybe even during the ceremony. I went to a beautiful outdoor wedding once where the bride and groom had an old fashioned ice bucket with sodas in glass bottles and waters for the guests to sip while waiting for the ceremony to begin.
Finally... the food. Be careful of serving dairy or anything that can spoil or is served in heavy sauces. Make sure you keep food at the appropriate serving temperatures.
Follow these few tips, and you'll wind up with a fun, beautiful summertime celebration!
