Outdoor wedding in August

I'm in Va and I think it even feels worse in the evening with the humidity. We actually opted not to use our venue's outdoor ceremony space because we felt it would be too hot. I didn't want to be squinting, wearing sunglasses, or having swear drip off of me during the ceremony.

If you must do it outside, pick a different month, a few weeks isn't going to make much of a difference. August is hot, all month long.

No way. I'm in Michigan, and was at a wedding BBQ this weekend. I was under a tent, and we left after 2 hours because it was so intolerable. I imagine Georgia would be 100x worse. There's a reason that date is still open... (because it would suck)

I was in an INDOOR wedding without AC 2 weeks ago, and it was miserable. In Michigan.

Push your date back or find an indoor space with AC. My venues next weekend are both indoors with AC -thank god- because the weather is currently showing 86 and sunny.

I agree with everyone- August outdoor wedding in Georgia, it will be so hot and uncomfortable, you will be a puddle. Push to mid September, the weekend after Labor Day or so. It will still be plenty warm but maybe not so ghastly. You want your family and friends to be enthusiastic about your big day. You want them to enjoy themselves, too. Listen to what others say occasionally. It's ok to evaluate all the advice you are given.

Please listen to your guests and VIP. It will be too hot. Move the date or find another venue. You don't want sweat dripping everywhere and people feeling faint or complaining.

I'd honestly either decline or leave early. I despise the heat and I sweat profusely. I'd be embarrassed an uncomfortable, all dressed up and then sweating like a pig. People will not enjoy themselves as much as they would if they were comfortable. Also, as others have mentioned, Georgia is humid. Even once the sun goes down it will be still likely be sticky and oppressive, and you run the risk of those severe southern storms. I know you have a tent, but if it doesn't have side panels the rain could still come in and it could soak the ground. Just a lot of things to think about.

Sorry, but as a guest I would not stay long. I hate getting all dressed up, even a sundress, just to sweat. Is there a possibility of having some indoor AC space? My sister had an outdoor wedding June 1 near Buffalo ( a few years ago) and it was very uncomfortable. The reception was in a large tent with a couple fans. Fortunately there was an indoor bar area/room where guests could cool off. Some older guests stayed in there most of the reception.

Maryland girl here - it's muggy and hot as hell in August here. Come on - you KNOW it's still going to be REALLY hot. This is not news to you. You will be melting in your dress! Your FH will be so hot in a suit/tux! It may be too much for older guests. People will not be comfortable, and they are less likely to dance when they're super hot. Your cake will probably melt. What happens if there's a thunderstorm? There will likely be mosquitos/bugs to contend with.

People in Maryland still have outside weddings under tents or in un-air conditioned barns. But is it comfortable? No.

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My wedding is in August of next year and in Georgia as well and honestly while it sounds miserable I think you can still make your date work. My venue has an indoor area but it isn't large enough for my ceremony but my ceremony is also going to be later in the evening and I'm going to make sure guests have access to the air conditioning and cold drinks before ceremony starts. Then afterwards they have the option to go in and out as they please but I will make sure I have plenty of fans outside for those who choose to be outside. If you want to keep your date but absolutely cannot make it work with the heat I would suggest considering another venue that has indoor accommodations with air conditioning.

Btw I hear tents and fans are a disaster. I was advised not to get a tent for mine and to just do fans and a short and sweet ceremony. My ceremony spot is also shaded though.

My friends just attended a wedding this past Saturday in Georgia and it was outside completely and they said it wasn't bad with the heat. that the bride had the right things to keep her guests cool. The only thing they complained about was the mosquitos so I would suggest bug stray or citronella candles for outside.

I'm in Canada and my first thought is "God No, an outdoor wedding in August?!" then you said Georgia and my reaction changed to "Fuck NO!

We have 35*C days with 85% humidity up here during that time, I cannot even imagine what it's like in Georgia!

This is a big nope for me. I'm in TN, and having an outdoor wedding in October and I'm concerned about it being too hot then. We don't even take our dogs on a walk until 8:30pm recently because of how hot it has been. Not only are your guests going to be miserable, but you will be as well. Try a different date or a different venue.

An August wedding in Georgia? No. Too hot.

Hi date twin! I'm in MN and we are doing our ceremony and reception indoors at one location. We thought it would be gross to ask people to go outside in humid MN in August in formal attire. Not to mention the ungodly amount of mosquitoes...

Why would YOU want to be in a wedding gown soaking in your own sweat?

Fellow Georgian here- please don't do this to your guests. Think about how unbearably hot and humid it was this weekend (then consider that it was actually a little unseasonably cool). Last weekend would've been your wedding weekend this year. How miserable would you have been? Especially if it was hotter like normal?

How about September 9 instead?