How hot is too hot for an outdoor ceremony?

I'm S. MS so I understand humidity. We have humidity here in the winter, so it is awful during the summer! I would say anything anything about 74 degrees is too hot. Maybe consider a later time. Like 6? just my opinion.

We were at a July wedding (DC area) a few years ago. It was the hottest day of the year at about 116 degrees. The FIRST thing I remember about that wedding is how miserable we all were. Although we "sucked it up".

I wouldn't go with an outdoor ceremony with anything above 80, for sure. Keep in mind that most men are in suits.

July in Pennsylvania?!?!? I would not chance it dear. It is going to be hot and sticky, but that's for you to decide. Set your temperature at the highest temperature in which you feel comfortable on a humid day. For me, that's about 73 degrees F, but I'm overweight too. I'm on the app and can't see your original post. Do you have any shade or is it all in direct sunlight? If direct sunlight, don't do that to your guests. If shade...program fans are so cute!!! Don't forget about the men. Plan for pit stains if wearing traditional wedding attire.

Ours is in July in Montgomery, TX (near Houston) and the ceremony will be outside. I'm also worried about the heat, but we are going to keep it short and provide fans. Hopefully, it will work out ok.

20 minutes tops if it will be hot.

Provide parasols, paper fans, and setup a gathering space under an awning with lemonade, sno cones, and/or fruit, to help keep people cool.

If it will be really hot, keep a bucket of icy water to dunk wash clothes in and place on peoples neck and/or forehead, in case they overheat.

If you're using a sound system, note that electronic equipment like speakers/CD players won't work once it hits a certain temp, usually about 102F - but note that if it's in the sun, it may only have to be 85F outside and in the sun to hit 102 and shut down.

Get the guys linen suits. I know they wrinkle just by looking at them, but at least they won't pass out.

Thanks, everyone! By no means do I want people to be super uncomfortable and passing out! The inside ceremony spot is nice, too, but I do like the outside garden area a little better. I was thinking if it is any hotter than the low- or mid- 80s we should bring the ceremony inside. It is hard remembering what being hot feels like since we've been planning our wedding throughout the winter, haha, so I will have to pay close attention this summer. July wasn't my first choice, but we picked a pricey venue and the July date was what we could afford and still make everyone happy. We figured that no matter what month we get married in it can always rain, so I'm glad we picked a venue with a nice inside ceremony spot! I attached a photo of what the outside space looks like.

I am SO SO glad you asked this. It's not a question of sucking it up.....think about it; when it's summer and it's over 80 degrees and you're all dressed up, what is your first thought when you encounter the outdoors? How can I get back into the air conditioning. I do outside weddings every single weekend in the summer; I see wilted bouquets, dead bouts, sweating grooms and groomsmen, running makeup and unhappy guests. If your venue has the option to be outside/inside for cocktails, at least your guests have a choice. Take photos out there. Hang out there afterwards, but trust me, even 20 minutes sitting in the sun,in the heat, when you're all dressed up, is not pleasant. I am looking at the guests and I can tell you all they are thinking about is 'when is this broad going to shut up so we can go inside and get a glass of wine?"

On a side note; you probably won't get burnt since most makeup has sunscreen in it now, but if you do go outside, make sure your guys have sun stuff.

I'm getting married in Philly in July too! We decided to just plan on having it inside because it gets so humid and I don't want to worry about my hair getting frizzy. My brother got married in August in Philly a few years ago and even though the ceremony was relatively short, it was TOO hot.

Have it inside. I don't care how pretty the garden is, it's not worth you or yours guests' suffering.