Heat Wave Wedding

I would have it inside. I've been to a wedding ceremony that was about 90 degrees and it was uncomfortably hot (and the bride/groom/wedding party were dripping sweat and it was not good).

If it were me, I would move the wedding indoors. Our wedding a couple of weeks ago was about that temperature, and I'm so glad the ceremony was inside.

We went to a wedding earlier in May that was almost as hot as yours is forecasted to be, and the ceremony took place outdoors and it was miserable. I will never forget sitting there trying to fan myself and worrying about my dress showing sweat marks after sitting there.

Inside may not be quite as pretty, but it will be way better for your guests and for you and your FH.

Honestly, you should have it inside. I've also been to a wedding in 90 degree weather and the bride was literally melting. Not to mention the guests who got there on time had to wait in the heat. It was horrible (they also had water and shade, it didn't help). I'm sorry you're having a hard couple days.

Move the wedding inside. The ceremony might be short, but your guests will arrive early, up to 30 minutes or so. Being outside, dressed up, for up to an hour will be miserable and sweaty. Your guests will be cool, dry and smell better if you have an inside ceremony.

Is the ceremony reception in a shaded area at all, or can it be adjusted to be around more trees/etc. for shade? How long of a ceremony will it be? 90 degrees in the direct sun may be pretty brutal, even with ice water and umbrellas. I would offer fans too, even if they are the cheap disposable ones. Sunscreen and bug spray might also be some good options depending on the region!

Move it inside. Not only will your guests be uncomfortable but YOU will be too!

You will be all dolled up in hair and makeup and you don't want to look like a mess walking back down the aisle. Plus, it could rain anyhow during your ceremony time.

I'd probably plan to have it indoors, just to be prepared for it. You can always take pictures outside still but when its that hot and humid, umbrellas and water won't do the trick.

I think you know the right answer to this. I'd be super disappointed if I couldn't go with my outdoor ceremony plan, but I'd put my guests' comfort above my vision if it really came to that. 90 degrees in dress clothes, even for 15-20 minutes, will be completely unbearable. And you'll be just as uncomfortable as they'll be. Think about your beautiful hair and makeup melting off you, photos not looking great because of yours and your FS/family/wedding party's discomfort, and endless sweating under layers and layers of tulle. No bueno. I know it's a big bummer, but I'd say move it inside. The good news is, at least you already have a backup plan in place, so you don't have to stress coming up with one at the last minute!

I went to a July wedding that was 95 degrees and outside. It was only ten minute ceremony and moved inside for cocktail hour at the same location. She loves her photos and people sucked it up. It's your call, but everyone will be in the heat including you!

Move it inside - you need to think of your guests comfort as well as your own!

Yes, your guests will be so uncomfortable. Not to even mention you, and you're wearing a 10 pound dress! Think of your FH and GM (if any?) in suits or tux coats.

Don't make everyone suffer for the sake of some photos.

I will also add that I have spent $200 on reserving the park and chairs and will not get it back if I don't use them.

Unfortunately, that's the risk you run. $200 is not a reason to have your guests (and you!) suffering.

I know you really want it outside. But man, this is a toughie. My in laws had their wedding in July and it was hotter than Hell. They were all so drunk because they were all so hot. They remember their wedding fondly, but will never forget how hot it was. You could be that couple. People pay all this money, for it to be beautiful and perfect, and then the weather naturally throws a wrench in their plans. Having a picture perfect wedding is easier said then done. I picked my venue solely on the fact that it would be 100% indoors, in October. We can do pictures inside or outside, it doesn't really matter to me. I have also been two weddings, where it POURED rain in October, one was a beautiful outdoor ceremony that had to be moved inside, the other was inside but getting in and out of the venue in the rain sucked.