Peculiarities
Like any other season, summer has advantages and disadvantages that determine the pros and cons of a summer wedding.
pros
- Relatives and friends will be able to easily take a vacation or day off to congratulate you;
- Good weather will allow you to organize a celebration outdoors, on a boat - or anywhere;
- Wedding dresses can be light, because no one will get cold;
- The summer holiday table will delight you with variety, since prices for vegetables and fruits are low during the season;
- There will also be no problems with choosing flowers for decoration - in summer there is a larger assortment and bouquets are cheaper;
- There is an opportunity for comfortable on-site registration in the fresh air;
- Wedding photographs in summer are more attractive and varied in subject matter.
Minuses
There are also some disadvantages to a summer wedding that should be taken into account when preparing:
- Prices for wedding services in the summer are incredibly high;
- The queue at the registry office, for the photographer, cameraman, presenter, and decorator will have to be queued in advance;
- Some of the guests may be flying away on vacation;
- The working hours of toastmasters, dancers and other artists are extremely limited;
- Crowds of brides and grooms at popular wedding venues can also be a bit annoying;
- And summer can be unbearably hot.
Taking into account all these nuances and starting preparations in advance, you will be able to create the most comfortable wedding for you and your guests.
Wedding in spring
Bad news:
- If you are planning a wedding, don't plan it. Spring is accompanied by Lent, and this is not the time for weddings.
- Surely among the guests there will be those who are fasting; for them there is a great threat of remaining sober and sad.
- At the beginning of spring there are puddles, slush and dirt on the street. There is a huge chance of getting your dress dirty.
- In mid-spring, a wedding boom begins: mass marriages, rising prices for all possible services.
- There is a belief that getting married in May is just a hassle. If you are superstitious, it is better to postpone the wedding to earlier or later months.
- Spring is a capricious lady. March frosts are not uncommon.
Good news:
- At the beginning of spring, prices for many services are still quite low: car rental, work of stylists, makeup artists and hairdressers, restaurant rental.
- Affordable prices for toastmaster services and concert program.
- Just like in winter, at the beginning of spring there are no queues at the registry offices.
- In the middle and towards the end of spring, everything blooms and blooms. Spring nature guarantees a great photo shoot.
- It’s a good sign to start family life along with the revival of nature.
- It's not hot in spring.
- March cats can perform a “wonderful” melody of love for the wedding night. The main thing is to open the windows wider.
Place
Organizing a summer wedding gives incredible inspiration, because you have a huge scope for imagination .
In the forest
The forest is a particularly mysterious place that is perfect for a romantic celebration.
Choose a space for the celebration in advance and agree with the decorators about arranging it in a natural style, and then you will have a chance to get into a real wedding fairy tale .
In a private house
Celebrate your wedding at the dacha? Why not! If you have your own house, which will perfectly accommodate all your guests, you can organize the celebration there, and arrange the ceremony on the plot.
You will be surprised how much decorators can transform your usual place! This wedding will take place in a relaxed atmosphere.
Advice! If you don't have your own home, you can throw a party at a friend's house or rent a cottage specifically for the wedding.
By the pond
Celebrating your wedding on the banks of a river or lake will make your event especially elegant and romantic. The ceremony can be organized on the pier, which seems to have been specially created for this purpose.
Photos from this wedding will be magical, especially if you and your guests float floating lights on the water.
In the boat
A wedding ceremony on a boat is an unusual and incredibly romantic option for saying vows of fidelity. Guests will be able to watch you from the shore, and the footage from such a ceremony will be especially memorable .
On a boat
If a ceremony on a boat is not enough for you, if you want all the guests to be nearby at this significant moment, a motor ship or yacht would be an excellent option for a wedding. This way, you will be able to organize a wedding on the water, enjoy magnificent views and be with your family and friends all the time.
By choosing a city on the river as a place for the celebration, you can combine the celebration with a river walk, while enjoying the ancient architecture of the city .
Night celebration
Why not celebrate a magical event under the cover of darkness?! Decorators and modern lighting options will create a fabulous atmosphere. You will take vows of fidelity to each other in complete silence and under the glow of the Moon - incredibly romantic!
Abroad
It is impossible to ignore this summer wedding scenario. If you have a budget sufficient to organize a wedding in warm countries or Europe, you will like this option.
Many girls dream of a wedding on the coast of an exotic island or in the city of all lovers, Paris , so why not make your dream come true?!
Weather for a wedding - signs of summer
Our ancestors lived in close unity with nature, learned to feel all its changes, and predicted the future by natural phenomena that occurred during significant events in their lives. The months following the harvest were considered the wedding season. In Rus', the favorable time for weddings was autumn (from August 28 to November 28) and winter (all days starting from January 7 and ending with Maslenitsa were considered). Moreover, wealthy and wealthy representatives of the Russian people played weddings at any time of the year, while checking with folk signs. Here are some of the features:
- Rain on the wedding day promises happiness and financial well-being for the newlyweds. In addition, rain at the end of the day can wash away all the bad energy and future troubles.
- The wind on the day of the celebration is an unkind sign, promising frivolity in the newlyweds’ relationship, possible betrayal and, accordingly, quarrels.
- A storm or thunderstorm that breaks out at the time of marriage is a harbinger of difficult relationships in a young family.
- The sun is joy and prosperity.
- Fog is an uncertain future in which there is nothing: neither good nor bad.
- Snow is a rare phenomenon in the summer, so you need to prepare for an abundant and happy life.
- Frost on your wedding day will bring you your first male child, with good health.
Wedding signs are our age-old heritage. And to believe in them or not is everyone’s personal choice.
After weighing all the pros and cons, choosing a month and familiarizing yourself with folk signs, you can decide whether a summer wedding or not. The most important thing is to plan everything down to the last detail, also choose a good place for the holiday, then everything will turn out as dreamed, and this day will be the beginning of your happy family life.
Subjects
Themed weddings are becoming increasingly popular. The theme for a summer celebration depends solely on your imagination.
Here are just a few options:
- in eco-style : decor made from natural materials and seemingly wild flowers will create a romantic atmosphere;
- wedding-picnic : an option for a fun celebration in an informal setting;
- beach wedding : in the hot season, a celebration by a pond with the opportunity to swim is a real salvation;
- in the garden : a great opportunity to confess your love in the shade of trees;
- in a flowering field : the aromas of herbs and flowers will add special chic to a secret holiday;
- in Provence style : an excellent option for lovers of the suburbs of Paris;
- vintage ceremony.
Bride's image
Dress
When choosing a dress for a summer wedding ceremony, you need to give preference to models made of light and flowy fabric . In such a dress you will not swelter from the heat, even if it is long and very closed.
Short dresses are the most comfortable for a wedding in hot weather, but if you choose a dress with a train, think about how you will secure it so as not to get it dirty.
Advice! When choosing a summer wedding look, it is recommended to abandon corsets and petticoats in favor of flowing models with a tight-fitting top.
Dresses in vintage, rustic and classic romantic styles are especially suitable for a summer ceremony. Choose models made from natural fabrics, organza, chiffon with an open back and lace, which are perfectly breathable and do not stick to the body.
Accessories
When choosing bracelets and necklaces, you should give preference to light and minimalist models. Pendants with natural minerals or chain bracelets are perfect.
Shoes
It is not at all necessary to use stilettos for a summer wedding look. You can choose from a sleek pair of heeled pumps, wedge sandals, flat sandals, and even comfortable, sophisticated ballet flats.
You need to select shoes taking into account your own height and dress style. When celebrating outdoors, for maximum convenience, it is better to avoid heels altogether. They will sink into the ground and within half an hour they will be completely soiled with soil.
Hairstyle
The right wedding hairstyle determines how perfect you will look in the photos from your own wedding.
In hot weather and the scorching sun, your hair needs special care and protection, so you should choose a collected hairstyle using braids, combs, pins and other accessories.
Wreaths made of fresh flowers or tiaras made of elegant metal are perfect for a summer wedding ceremony - they will turn any bride into a real nymph.
Makeup
A summer wedding requires careful selection of makeup products. To make you look attractive and feel comfortable during your celebration, you need to pay attention to light foundations.
In eye makeup, you should stick to pastel shades. Highlighters and bronzers in natural shades will fit perfectly into the image when sculpting. Makeup in romantic and nude styles looks most attractive.
Working on images
The main roles at any wedding are a beautiful bride and a stylish groom. When thinking over the image of each, try not to overdo it with the main colors.
This season, the main color needs to be veiled and presented in a natural style.
Bride
There should be no heavy wedding dresses, strict hairstyles and bouquets in the shape of a ball - there should not be any near or on the bride of the summer of 2021.
We choose a dress from light and flowing fabrics, of absolutely any length and shape, just keep in mind that rigid frame rings are a thing of the distant past. Therefore, choose flowing silk, delicate lace and translucent veil. Colors range from classic white and ivory to pastel shades of soft pink and smoky lavender. Exclusive dresses with a floral print or decoration in the form of a large flower at the waist or shoulder are in fashion.
The bride's bouquet should look as if it had just been picked and gently tied with a satin ribbon, be it a bouquet of wildflowers or a cascading composition.
To get such a refined bouquet, trust professional florists, because the task of making a complex composition, striking in its simplicity and ease, is not within the power of everyone. You can find out more about the 2021 trends for wedding bouquets here.
Groom
I’ll tell you a secret that the groom is 50% of a beautiful and stylish couple. You probably doubted this? That’s why a lot of attention needs to be paid to creating his image. And no matter how funny it may seem, with the ideal image of the bride, the groom standing next to him in a suit two sizes larger or smaller, and even in the same color as his beloved’s dress is a guarantee of spoiled photos in the wedding album.
Therefore, help the groom choose a suit, because no one but the woman he loves can give the right advice. Focus on the color and style of the wedding dress.
- If it's a short cocktail dress, then shorts will suit the groom and you'll have a creative summer wedding.
- If this is a white flowing floor-length dress, choose a suit of natural fabrics in contrasting colors, and it can also be trousers and a vest. Play up the image with a butterfly.
- If you decide on a vintage model, offer the groom a classic suit and match the cufflinks to his shirt.
Order the groom's boutonniere together with the bride's bouquet - these accessories must be in tandem.
Groom image
Grooms are advised to pay attention to suits made from natural fabrics in light shades. Thus, a classic black suit should be replaced with a dark blue or brown one made from natural linen or cotton.
Instead of a long-sleeve shirt, you can wear a short-sleeve model, and change your tuxedo to an elegant vest.
Flowers for newlyweds
When choosing flowers for the newlyweds, be guided by the prevailing shades of the wedding decoration and the style of the ceremony. It is necessary that the flowers be harmoniously combined with the images of the bride and groom.
Bridal bouquet with photo
An incredible variety of seasonal flowers gives room for imagination when composing a bridal bouquet.
You shouldn’t amaze your guests with the huge size of your wedding bouquet of roses; you may well prefer an elegant arrangement of wild or garden flowers . Such a choice will go perfectly with the time of year chosen for the wedding and will emphasize the lightness and romance of the celebration.
The bride's bouquet should be harmoniously combined with the girl's color type. So, for fair-skinned blondes, delicate floral arrangements of pastel colors are chosen, while brunettes with dark skin are more suitable for bright and extravagant bouquets.
Advice! You should not choose flowers in dark shades for a summer wedding. Give preference to pink, red, white or blue colors.
In a bouquet, skillfully combine several large flowers with many small, bush flowers. A trend in recent wedding seasons is the use of leaves and herbs in wedding bouquets - eucalyptus looks nice in this case.
Groom's boutonniere
There are no special requirements for the groom's boutonniere, but it must be harmoniously combined with the man's image and the bride's bouquet.
A properly chosen combination of the groom's bow tie or tie with his boutonniere looks stylish. And for those who are confident in their own sense of style, we recommend playing with contrasts.
The perfect combination
You probably thought that I’m talking about the bride and groom now? About how perfect they are for each other and how great it is that they were found in this world. No! Not about this, although this, of course, is also important, I will not deny.
Let's talk a little about the tones and fashionable shades of this summer.
Coral and Teal
What is Teal? There is no such word in the Russian language, believe me, I looked through not a single dictionary. So, literally translated from English, this is a duck, a waterfowl (its name is teal), you've probably seen it on the ponds!
Teal is a noble blue color of sea wave and aquamarine with tints of green tones. This is a complex color and its range is very wide. The combination of Teal color with a coral palette: from delicate pink to passionate red-orange tones is ideal for a nautical-themed wedding.
Green and peach
Mix eco-forest green with delicate peach color and get a unique wedding in the trendy Greneery palette with the aroma of summer fruit.
Lilac and gray
Do you want an exclusive wedding? Opt for royal shades of purple and rich gray for pops of color. To decorate such a wedding, play with contrast and highlight this idea with lighting. For decoration, details in pink and white gold are suitable.
Choosing this combination will make a vintage-style wedding incredibly sophisticated and certainly memorable.
Gray and Teal
An elegant combination of gray and the already familiar Teal color will suit your summer wedding. Mysterious gray combined with a breeze color will give a Tiffany-style wedding a new meaning.
Yellow and green
Well, where would summer be without sunny yellow? No way! To decorate such a wedding, choose all shades of yellow from pastel colors to lemon yellow, add green freshness with artist’s strokes and get a bright and beautiful wedding in this year’s trend.
Dress code for guests
The issue of dress code for guests is especially relevant when celebrating a wedding in the summer. Therefore, if you do not want to see guests at your own celebration in shorts, it is recommended to define in advance the conditions of acceptable appearance .
If you are a fan of a traditional classic wedding, indicate the black tie dress code in the invitation. Just remember: men in black suits will be incredibly hot in the scorching sun, so this option is good for an indoor celebration.
For an outdoor wedding, it is recommended to choose a light dress code, and for a beach party even swimsuits and shorts would be appropriate!
Friends and relatives
If you want to gather a lot of guests at your wedding, then in the summer it will be easier (but we recommend limiting it to 50-60 guests). It is enough to warn your friends and relatives in advance so that they can plan their summer vacation. Plus, summer is school holidays. Accordingly, your guests who have children do not have to worry about missing classes.
Invitations and place cards
For summer wedding invitations, it is appropriate to use designs with floral or plant motifs. Cards made using watercolor techniques or complemented with lace look great.
Invitations should fit into the overall style of the wedding, so bright cards with a cheerful design are more suitable for a Hawaiian-style celebration, and pastel shades are more suitable for a classic celebration.
Advice! Original place cards for a summer celebration can be made on flower petals and leaves, wooden planks and even fruit.
Shabby chic wedding
Shabby chic is the personification of tenderness, lightness, grace and nobility. The name itself translates to shabby chic. All elements of this style are made in the spirit of antiquity. Slightly faded and sometimes worn decorative elements have gained great popularity.
The first companion of shabby chic is lace and tulle-like fabrics. They are very delicate and light and therefore perfectly complement the wedding.
The second companion is shabby furniture and slightly shabby decorative elements; they look very stylish and interesting. Especially in combination with other elements.
The color palette of the holiday is performed exclusively in bed colors. The colors are white, pink, purple, very light and delicate.
KNOWLEDGE BASE: Wedding in blue and gold - out of style and out of season
Wedding procession
Summer is the ideal time for original wedding procession options. Forget about closed cars and limousines and pay attention to convertibles, horse-drawn carriages and even yachts. In the decor of the wedding procession it is worth using seasonal fresh flowers and plants.
A convertible will be an excellent summer replacement for a regular limousine. An open top and hair fluttering in the wind will emphasize the mood of lightness and boundless happiness. Only a girl should carefully take care of the safety of her hair or find a place in the convertible for a stylist.
A horse carriage will highlight the fabulousness of your road to the registry office. Every girl in childhood dreamed of a prince and a carriage, so why not make the bride’s dream come true?!
For extreme lovers, we recommend renting a motorcycle or scooter. With such a vehicle you can not only quickly get to the registry office, but also emphasize your recklessness and creativity.
An interesting option for an outdoor ceremony on the river bank would be a yacht or motor boat.
Decor of a banquet hall or veranda
The summer decor of the banquet hall involves the presence of fresh flowers and fruits. You can take the idea of a beach or tropical party as the basis for the banquet. The designers also offer to decorate the hall in classic colors of delicate shades.
Another option is to have a carnival. In this case, photos from a summer wedding will turn out especially vivid.
Try to find a room with good ventilation, large open spaces, and access to terraces. Instead of stuffy traditional restaurant halls, it is better to rent a summer veranda for a wedding or have an outdoor banquet in luxurious tents.
Menu
Summer is simply a wonderful time for a wedding banquet - fruits, vegetables, and berries are inexpensive and available in huge quantities.
Due to the hot weather, it is better to choose shelf-stable products, and replace red meat, which is difficult for the stomach, with fish and chicken. It is worth paying attention to salads with light dressings.
Cool drinks, homemade lemonade and ice cream will help you cool down in the heat. Carving of fruits and vegetables will be a wonderful decoration for the summer table.
Carefully! During the hot season, it is recommended to remove lard, dishes with mayonnaise, salty snacks, and sweet sodas from the menu.
A wedding cake
When celebrating a holiday in the summer, you should forget about a cake with cream and butter filling. Opt for ice cream cake or cheesecake. Guests will also be delighted with light fruit and berry desserts.
Summer, oh summer
Like any other summer of the future 2021, 2021 and 2100, this summer of 2021 is no exception; it will delight us with its warmth, delicious fruits and bright colors. Traditionally, summer is considered the best time for a wedding. The pros and cons of such a ceremony are quite obvious.
In anticipation of a bright wedding in the sunny summer, experiment and taste all the fresh ideas for decorating the celebration.
pros
- An abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables at inexpensive prices
- Beautiful natural scenery for on-site registration and outdoor photo shoots
- The variety of wildflowers is an ideal alternative to greenhouse floristry
- Long daylight hours will complement a wedding in a tent and prolong the fun
- Warm evenings and a bright starry sky, instead of artificial lighting from a projector on the ceiling of the banquet hall, will add romance to the holiday
If the family council decided to have a wedding in the summer, all this will be a wonderful free bonus for your celebration.
Minuses
“Oh, summer is red!
I would love you, If it weren’t for the heat, the dust, the mosquitoes, and the flies.” A.S. Pushkin This is what Pushkin wrote 200 years ago. Well, what has changed? All the same mosquitoes, heat and annoying flies! I agree with the Great that this is not the most pleasant thing in the summer, but today so many things have been invented that it is so easy to turn a minus into a plus. As easy as just signing another vertical stick.
- Heat - we organize a banquet in a tent, under an awning or in a gazebo at the dacha, cooling mobile air conditioners for rooms, fans and water sprays for the street.
- Mosquitoes and flies - special creams, bracelets and insect repellents will help you, special mesh lids will protect the products, the aroma of fumigators (spirals, candles) and ultrasonic repellers will reliably protect your outdoor holiday.
- Dust has become the property of the urban jungle in our time, but nature, on the contrary, gives refreshing coolness and a green palette pleasant to the eye.
This year, the main color according to the Pantone Institute was Greenery and everything environmentally friendly is at the peak of fashion. Therefore, no mosquitoes or flies will become an obstacle on your way to a summer wedding in the fashion trends of this season!
Entertainment ideas
Coming up with competitions and entertainment for a wedding in the summer is not difficult, because there are a sea of options for every taste. Here are just a few ideas:
- gypsy camp with fortune tellers;
- circus with magicians and acrobats;
- a foam party;
- boat trip;
- outdoor quests;
- team games;
- relay races.
