By Diane
There are many fun things about being a spring/summer/fall bride. One is you get
to enjoy a wonderful weather that’s perfect if you’re planning an
outdoor gathering. Another is you can get to wear a spring/summer/fall-inspired
wedding dress, which is actually a big trend in weddings nowadays. Then
there are those great summer wedding ideas that you can incorporate into your big day. Here are some of those that you might want to include in your affair.
Out of the NORM Idea # 1 – Hold the Wedding Elsewhere
Yes, the church is the traditional venue for weddings. But it’s spring/summer/fall. Take advantage of the bright weather and hold your wedding outdoors. Whether it’s a beach, garden, yard or field, you’ll have a grand time during your wedding ceremony with the glorious sunset and nature’s gifts as your backdrop.
Out of The NORM Idea # 2 – Go Natural on the Decors
If you do decide to follow the previous advice, you can do away with the extensive and expensive decorations because you only need a little primping to get the venue done. If not, you can still go for natural decors even if you’re having a wedding indoors. For one, use fresh fruits and vegetables to decorate. Spread fresh flower arrangements all over the venue. Fill up the large clear vase with bright yellow lemons and vibrant oranges. Put sunflowers on galvanized watering cans and use these as table centerpieces.
If you do decide to follow the previous advice, you can do away with the extensive and expensive decorations because you only need a little primping to get the venue done. If not, you can still go for natural decors even if you’re having a wedding indoors. For one, use fresh fruits and vegetables to decorate. Spread fresh flower arrangements all over the venue. Fill up the large clear vase with bright yellow lemons and vibrant oranges. Put sunflowers on galvanized watering cans and use these as table centerpieces.
Opt for a light and flowing fabric such as linen, chiffon, crepe, organdy, georgette or lightweight silk. Make sure that it doesn’t add bulk on the wedding gown. The cut should also be ideal for the weather. Sleeveless or strapless are called for during this season. An easy slip dress is gorgeous to wear during a garden wedding. Wear strappy sandals or even go barefoot if you like!
Out of NORM Idea # 4 – Hand Parasols to the Guests
The weather’s sunny but it can also get scorching hot. So as not to have the guests melting under the powerful heat of the sun, equip them with colorful patterned parasols. These will not only do the job in protecting them from the heat but would also look fabulous on the photos.
The weather’s sunny but it can also get scorching hot. So as not to have the guests melting under the powerful heat of the sun, equip them with colorful patterned parasols. These will not only do the job in protecting them from the heat but would also look fabulous on the photos.
Out of NORM Idea # 5 – Give Away Multi-Purpose Hand Fans
Apart from the parasols, you can further help your guests keep themselves cool and fresh by giving away multi-purpose fans. How are these multi-purpose? For one, the guests can use these to fan themselves. That’s the most obvious purpose. You can also have the program printed on the fan’s surface. Finally, these can also serve as the wedding favors for guests to take home after the wedding.
Apart from the parasols, you can further help your guests keep themselves cool and fresh by giving away multi-purpose fans. How are these multi-purpose? For one, the guests can use these to fan themselves. That’s the most obvious purpose. You can also have the program printed on the fan’s surface. Finally, these can also serve as the wedding favors for guests to take home after the wedding.
Out of NORM Idea # 6 – Release the Butterflies!
Nowadays, many places don’t allow throwing of rice as these kill birds. Some places also prohibit bubbles that make the ground slippery or rose petals that leave unsightly stains. So what is there left to do? Why don’t you try releasing butterflies? This is truly an enchanting way to celebrate your marriage!
Nowadays, many places don’t allow throwing of rice as these kill birds. Some places also prohibit bubbles that make the ground slippery or rose petals that leave unsightly stains. So what is there left to do? Why don’t you try releasing butterflies? This is truly an enchanting way to celebrate your marriage!
Out of NORM Idea # 7 – Freeze the Treats
Frozen desserts are perfect for the warm summer months. Ice cream, frozen yogurt, frozen soufflés and frozen popsicles can stand in as desserts for the traditional cakes and pastries.
Frozen desserts are perfect for the warm summer months. Ice cream, frozen yogurt, frozen soufflés and frozen popsicles can stand in as desserts for the traditional cakes and pastries.
