Heat Proof Your Wedding!
When you think of a wedding in the sun what do you see?
Perhaps you imagine the bride and groom walking over white sands with the breeze wafting in over clear blue seas gently blowing through their hair? Or maybe you see them standing in a tropical garden, the air heavy with the scent of Jasmine and the sound of a waterfall in the background?
I bet you don't imagine them red-faced and sweating as they struggle to stay upright in high humidity under a searing, unbearably hot sun?
It's easy to underestimate just how warm it can be in some countries, especially if any part of your wedding ceremony or reception will be held outdoors. These tips will help to make sure that you stay cool and calm and that your wedding is enjoyable for all your guests.
Sunrise, Sunset
Well, maybe sunrise would be a little early for most weddings, but in a hot climate you need to avoid the midday sun like the plague!
Remember that in many countries there are restrictions on the times you can marry - it may be only in the morning, or weddings may not be allowed after sunset.
Check this out and find out what the best time for a wedding is from the point of view of avoiding excessive heat.
Help Flowers Stay Fresh
Cut flowers wilt fast in hot sunshine, so some precautions are in order to keep your bouquets and any decorative arrangements looking good all day.
Ask the venue to keep your flowers in a refrigerator until as near to the time of your wedding as possible - smaller bouquets and buttonholes could go into the mini-bar in your room.
Arrange for someone to periodically spray any flower arrangements at an outdoor reception to keep flowers looking their best.
Simply Delicious
People are in general less hungry in warm weather and will not want to eat heavy food, so keep the menu light and simple.
If you are having an outdoor buffet at your wedding reception, ask if cold food can be served from tables packed with ice, which not only keeps it cool but looks wonderful too.
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