Summer is the best time to get married. The sun's out and everything is in bloom, making everyone feel cheerier and your photos come out amazingly. When the sun's out though, it can spell discomfort and even danger for your guests. You don't want anyone to get sunburn or even heatstroke on the day, so what do you do? Whether you're getting married on the beach or using a wedding tent for your big day, here's some ways you can help your guests stay cool.
Keep Events In The Shade
As much as you can, you'll want to keep everyone in the shade during your nuptials. How you do this will depend on the venue you've chosen. It may be that everyone can sit under the boughs of a large tree, creating natural shade. If you can't do that, using wedding tents is a great way of creating some shade. You can buy or rent one large enough to cover your entire wedding party, so you don't have to worry about anyone getting overheated during the ceremony.
Hand Out Fans As Keepsakes
You'll want to hand out some favors as a keepsake of your big day. This could be anything, from candles to home-made crafts, but on a hot day your guests will really appreciate some fans. You can pick either small hand operated fans, or even a tiny battery version. Whichever you choose, guests will be grateful for them as they sit in the summer heat.
Be Mindful Of Your Chairs
What kinds of chairs are you putting out for your guests? In most cases, venues will use metal chairs as they're sturdy. However, when they're out in the hot sun they'll heat up fast. That isn't fun for your guests when they come to sit on them. Look for an alternative instead, such as plastic chairs, which won't get hot. If you can't replace the chairs, ask your vendor or venue whether you can put fabric covers on them, to protect your guests from getting burned.
Put Out Sunscreen
Nothing is worse than a sunburn. No matter how careful your guests are, they're still going to be out in the sun and so they're going to need protection. That's why they'll appreciate it if you put out sunscreen for them to use. You can place it in baskets to be put in the restrooms, along with other essentials like hairspray and band aids. You can also put it on each table, so guests can top up as needed.
Make Good Use Of Air Conditioning
There's no better invention than air conditioning when it's hot outside. On your wedding day, try to keep your guests in the cool air for as long as you can. Getting married in an indoor, air conditioned space is a great idea, heading outdoors for the reception when the temperatures have cooled off. If you're looking for a wedding tent supplier, ask them about air conditioning. Modern tents can now be air conditioned, so you have all the benefits of being outdoors without any of the heat.
Have Cool Drinks At Hand
One of the best ways to stay cool is to drink cool drinks, so you want to have them on hand for your guests all day long. One of the easiest ways of doing this is to have ice filled coolers, full of drinks for your guests to grab as they need them. You can also have staff at your venue hand out ice water at regular intervals to keep everyone hydrated. Note that non alcoholic drinks are better at keeping you cool, as alcoholic drinks are actually dehydrating. That doesn't mean you can't crack open the champagne, but be mindful of what you drink.
Don't Worry
At the end of the day, you can't control the weather. You don't know what it's going to be like the day of the wedding. It could be blazing hot or it could rain all day. As long as you're prepared, you'll have a wonderful big day.
Put these tips to good use and you'll find that no matter how hot it gets, you and your guests will be able to stay comfortable during your wedding day.