keeping cool in outdoor July wedding

@Lindarose, this isn't just people being negative. There was cold water (not hot bottles sitting in the sun on chairs) at the wedding where someone did pass out. She had walked to a nearby patio and fell backwards into a brick wall, then collapsed forward onto her knees. How she didn't bust her head open is amazing. But yeah, have your outdoor wedding with no regard to your guest's safety.

Just because YOU haven't died from/been hospitalized for heat stroke doesn't mean that others haven't/won't. And people don't have to have a hidden illness/heat sensitivity to suffer negative effects from the heat. I've lived in NC my entire life but I still wouldn't subject my guests to an outdoor wedding in the middle of July. Common. Decency.

I live in Illinois and almost moved my ceremony inside, and i got married in mid September. I was ready to go to my backup plan if there were ANY weather related issues. It's miserable sitting outside in the elements (wind, rain, sun, etc.) It can get plenty hot in the Midwest, especially in July.

The only way to keep cool outdoors in July is to be wearing a swimsuit in a pool.

I have NOT seen posts about outdoor weddings, had I I assure you I would NOT have posted this. I will simply turn to family and friends since I did not receive much advice here beyond do not do this.

LilyBean17 you are a pretty aggressive person with your responses.

It will be in the shade at a park that I have been to throughout my life many times in the heat of the summer. Reception is at the park building which is beautiful and does have AC. Anyone who is sensitive to heat can refrain from the ceremony. I will absolutely let everyone know the ceremony is outdoors.

I'm guessing you didn't read the part where I said that someone doesn't have to be sensitive to the heat to die from the heat.

But you do you boo.

I sincerely hope this doesn't turn into a wedding and a funeral wrapped into one.

Slip in slide is probably not possible and pool is def not but water guns would be pretty cool! Thank you for your concerns for those of you not being super rude about it.

You're welcome

In a wedding gown, OP?

Hey, my wedding was in May and the temp dropped to 65 (cloudy day too). Guess what? I was sweating in my gown.

If you don't give a fuck about guest comfort, at least consider how miserable and sweaty you'll be at your own ceremony. Sweat dripping down your face, foundation getting all over your dress, your FH sweating profusely and wanting to rush the vows because he wants to jump in the pool.

Give it some thought. Won't make for pretty pictures.

Every outdoor wedding needs a back up plan AT A MINIMUM. You cannot control the weather. Since the heat doesn't seem to concern you, what's the plan if it rains?

Sorry to read about the mishap but have no one heard of a wedding on a beach or cruise? It's up to the guest to know their situations and accept or decline the invitation, like the bride to be said they can come to the reception later. Yes I will enjoy my our door ceremony, thank you

If you like these people enough to invite them to your wedding, I'd assume you would want them to actually attend your ceremony...

RaeGin you are right we should do the same for heat over 85 that we would do if it rains. Move the ceremony into the reception hall.

My dress is a casual light dress so I am not worried about it being worse than being at a concert or festival in the summer. Same for guests as I can't imagine most of our guests getting too dressed up. Same for my girls as we will pick summery breathable items. I am concerned about the groomsmen attire and that's a reason I wrote this post along with guest comfort.

Most of the night will be indoors. Most of the wedding is the party and that will be in AC.

Omg O&S, obviously I have raisins for tits, but where I would have had cleavage had I had some melons would have been a raging river of sweat!

LindaRose your date is the same as mine! where in Ohio are you?

RaeGin I get what you are saying but I would rather have people celebrate with me during the party than have to hear exchange of vowels if they would feel uncomfortable in the heat.

Ignore the negative comments, say the brides who are launching the same sweaty, wet, underwear attacking, nausea inducing, hair frizzing, hair flopping, clothes sticking, feet sweating boat as the OP. After all, all you need are water bottles -- and don't forget to attach to them the labels featuring your names and wedding date. Oh, and those DIY fans can do double duty -- they move scorching hot, sun drenched air while simultaneously featuring your wedding program. Any venue will tell you it's not so bad -- it's done every week of every summer month -- now, just sign here and give us your deposit..

Climate control is a must in July. But hey, ignore the negative comments coming from those who have experienced July sweat at a sundrenched, humid wedding. Ignore what I've seen, a pro who's done plenty of outdoor afternoon affairs in the dog days of summer. The guests? They're as sweaty as I am...but I'm getting paid.

What's a cooler choice for GM? Linen -- chronically wrinkled, but one of the most comfortable summer fabrics for men. Madras -- typically fabric used in shirts, but it comes in jackets. Google it. Seersucker -- usually vertically lined, lightweight fabric. None of these options are formal, but tuxes and suits will torture men standing outside in July with the sun beating down on them.

You have every right, OP, to be married in extreme weather, but you owe it to your guests to warn them. It's a simple as saying "join us in the garden pavilion at our 3:00 PM ceremony, etc.".

Unless your outdoor, July wedding ceremony begins between 6:00 and 7:00 PM, you are rolling the dice. If it's before 6:00 PM and it's outdoors, I'll see you at the climate controlled reception.

I went to an outdoor wedding in July in South Carolina after a major thunderstorm, it was probably 95 degrees plus sticky humidity. Sure, we all complained, but we were out there a max of 40 minutes and then went to the air conditioner. I'm having an outdoor ceremony in June and providing ice buckets with water for people to grab on the way in to help ease. People are still going to come.

Lmao aggressive? Honey you're implying a lot of tone over the internet.

I can comment how and on what I would like to. If you've actually lurked, you would have learned that by now too.

You are being extremely rude to your guests. Enjoy your princess day.

Thank you for the suggestions! Linen sounds good I wore that a lot in traveling in India and it helps. This will not be a formal wedding but a party celebrating my and my fh relationship with our community. I will 100 percent keep guests aware before hand of the out door ceremony. I will also move to a back up plan if its 85 or higher.

I have a beautiful bridal garden that can not be used 6 months out of the year. It's too freaking hot in San Antonio. I do have a covered pavilion with ceiling fans, floor fans and sidewalls that can be closed if needed and cooling units available if really needed. I can also move any ceremony indoors to AC. I have been thinking about having my security company put up camera's I can stream to the 70" tv in the entertainment room that show the wedding for those that just can't do even the pavilion.