keeping cool in outdoor July wedding

Maybe lace parasols as gifts for the bridal party? I brought one to Oktoberfest and I think it helps in the heat. People complimented it a lot, too. I've seen men wear button down shirts and suspenders

(No jacket) for weddings.

Sorry about the responses you've been getting. It sounds like you are taking all the appropriate precautions if the heat is extreme.

Actually no, you can't call me rude or call me "princess" to mock me. It's against community guidelines. Did you forget to read those too?

Here's the thing, even a short ceremony means people will be standing around. I went to an outdoor wedding, in June, in Southern California and nearly passed out. The bride didn't care, she was only in the sun for the ceremony but most guests were there for 20-45 minutes since they had an early start time on the invite than when it actually started. The bar was open and they had water too and everyone bitched that it was too hot.

Don't do this.

LOL @ exchange of vowels.

You said you will move the ceremony indoors if over 85 degrees, yes? So problem solved, except I would change that number to 80, especially if the seats are in full sun.

I got married in April in Northern CA (not known for being particularly hot) but on my wedding day the high was supposed to be 85. I was planning on having an outdoor ceremony (with backup plans in case of rain or high heat). My ceremony started at 4:30, I had a conversation with my coordinator at 3:30 to assess the temperature and whether we should move the ceremony indoors. It had dropped down to about 76 by that point, so we decided to leave the ceremony outside. Every single guest seat was in the shade, and there was a lovely breeze. It was perfect.

The point being that as long as you have a backup plan, and can execute the plan on short notice (in case it gets REALLY hot really quickly) I don't see any reason you shouldn't plan to be outside. Your original post didn't indicate that you had a backup plan, hence some of the responses you got.

O&S, actually you hide personal cows.

Also from Ohio. The last wedding I attended in July that was outdoors, two people passed out from the heat. Shockingly enough, the cute personalized water bottles did nothing to prevent it. Weird, right?

Your vision should not come before the comfort of your guests. It is way too hot in Ohio in July to have a ceremony outside. Move it inside or elope since you clearly don't care about your so called "loved" ones.

@ Lily The community guidelines say to keep things positive. Even if you think an outdoor wedding in July is too hot, there is no reason to accuse someone of not caring about others and implying she is a spoiled Princess.

If you are going to refer to the guidelines, maybe you should follow them.

I would also look into chambray and fresco type suits. Fresco is an open weave fabric so it should be pretty cool. Chambray is also pretty light. It is very casual in appearance so it might be what you are looking for. I would avoid doing suit jackets. I personally hate vests, suspenders only, and suit jacket free groomsmen, but weather dictates I think in this case.

You should also look at light colors - light blue, light gray, and tan. I am personally not a fan of tan I do not think all men can pull it off. The lighter the better in your case.

edit - my FH was a groomsmen in a wedding in PA. The high was 98 and the wedding was at 4 'clock. Thank goodness he wore a white shirt because he completely sweat through the shirt. It was not as noticeable because it was a light shirt. He brought a second white shirt to change into for the reception.

Oldtimeybirdcage, practice what you preach as well.

I'm staying within the guidelines. I can criticize the idea but not the person.

Perhaps you should direct your comment towards the other people that aren't being your definition of positive? For some reason you and your new friend OP are only going for me. But I find it amusing, so I don't mind continuing to laugh at this misplaced "outrage" (for lack of a better word, but I like the drama).

OP I'll be honest that I didn't thoroughly read all comments, but it sounds like you have common sense and a backup plan for hot or rainy weather. I always appreciate a fan to use if an outdoor wedding is warm (paper, could be a program). Sorry your post was taken over by all the sarcastic comments

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Uuuuu better move the ceremony indoors.

Just FYI - from Accuweather for Columbus, OH:

Fri 7/14

Actual Temp

87° /70°

Hist. Avg.

85°/66°

Hottest part of the day is usually 3p - 4p. Sunset isn't until 9pm in Ohio in mid-July. If you want you guests to be comfortable, and you don't want to risk heat sickness, you should plan on moving the ceremony indoors if the temperature is 80 or above. I am not "sensitive" to heat, but I got very sick and had to be sent home from work when my work's AC broke in the middle of a heat wave in Seattle.

Depends what time it is.

Our wedding was outdoors at 6pm in a gazebo. It was breezy and actually great. We had a 7 minute ceremony (lol), and then went to our indoor reception. We got VERY lucky with the weather, though.

It's literally been record breaking temps from June through now in Ohio. We currently have the longest streak of days that hit 90 degrees or more all year.

July in Ohio is fucking hot. Did you forget about all the excessive heat warnings this July? Or the poor air quality advisory?

@Gymmie dead. Indefinitely dead.

Paper parasols! They will also be great for photos!

Check out

https://www.paperlanternstore.com/searchresults.html?formSubmitted=true&vwcatalog=paperlanternstore&query=parasols

Use your program as a fan, either by using card stock or by attaching to a popsicle stick. We did this for my best friends wedding last year, it was 105 at 3 pm in Washington state. Everyone was fine with the fan and water.

If it's a choice of wet hair from sweat alone or wet hair from a misting station and sweat I'm gonna pick the misting station. You're definitely going to need misters. Maybe those little hand held spray misters with fans on them. I'd totally say f my make up and hair and use it for an outdoor wedding.

This can totally work! You'll need a few things.

1. large tent

2. generators

3. air conditioning

4. misters

5. very tolerant guests

All of the above are mandatory for the health and safety of your guests. Done, boom!

Just went to a 6pm wedding in cinci last weekend. It was still hot and miserable and my makeup was sweated off before the ceremony was over. They provided parasols (that got in the way for people in anywhere but the front row) and customized hand fans. It wasn't enough. I was still gross and miserable. We ate their food, drank their booze and left.

Don't let your guests comfort be at the expense of your "vision"

I went to an outdoor August wedding in Beverly Hills. They incorporated a lot of suggestions that I think you're looking for - customized sunglasses as a favor, spa water and lemonade served beforehand, fan programs, parasols left on seats, short ceremony...it was still miserable in 100 degree heat. I couldn't see anything because of the parasols. Please rethink.