Outdoor wedding in June

@heatherl There is no indoors it's an outdoor venue.

Also, sorry everyone I'm on mobile I just saw someone already posted something like this today. Sorry !

Even with no humidity, 90 degrees is way too hot for most people to be comfortable. Sunset isn't until almost 8pm in June. Is the roof shaded? If not you definitely need to provide a tented area. Can you rent portable a/c units, or at the very least lots of fans?

Yikes .... you really should consider talking to your venue about a plan B. I'd say look into industrial fans but they really aren't going to do that much for guests if it's 90 degrees outside. My personal opinion, anywhere near 90 degrees is way too hot for even just a quick ceremony. Put yourself in their shoes, how miserable would you be in that heat, sitting there watching someone get married? Being miserable isn't even the worst of it though, sitting in that heat can be harmful to your guests.

90s?

Oh Sweetie, I would take myself and your gift to the nearest air conditioned restaurant/bar and toast you from afar.

If you're stuck with the venue, see about renting patio air conditioners.

@mrsskitobe the roof is shaded. And I could look into fans, I'm not sure ac units would help with an open area?

@nonnat would a/c units helps if it's not an enclosed area?

I would strongly suggest changing your venue bc 90s without AC is rough. It sounds like this may not be possible for you so change the dress code so that people can wear sundresses and don't have to wear jackets. Have water stations and fans set up everywhere.

The Venue Is OUTDOOR only. That's why I'm looking for options on how to keep people cool. If it were as simple as move it inside I wouldn't need assistance.

Running an AC unit outside is equivalent to tossing money out a window. No going to do a thing.

@siabean I already have an informal dress code . Read the above post.

I would be miserable attending an outdoor summer wedding.

Is there any indoor area? Even a sitting room in the bathroom area or anything?

I attended an outdoor June 1 wedding in Buffalo (much different than S Cal) and it was uncomfortably hot and humid. The bathrooms were indoors and there was a foyer with a few couches, where guests could hang out to refresh. Without that...might have left a lot earlier!

@mrswrs I'm so sorry ! I didn't even notice your comment. It's in Bloomington which is near San Bernardino.

I went to a wedding over the summer that was so hot! It was outdoors and under a patio cover but the shade did not help at all. Myself and most of the guests were so miserable that not a single guest other than the bridal party and their family stayed the whole time. You frequently saw people in their cars turning on their AC. I personally rate it the worst wedding I've ever gone to strictly because I was so uncomfortable. Its hard for me give advice because my wedding will be indoors but I'm telling you this to strongly reconsider your venue if you can. If you can't, then pray for cool weather!

Why did you choose an outdoor only venue if you knew this may be a problem? Can you change venues? I agree with PP. The heat isn't just an inconvenience or uncomfortable, but can be dangerous for your guests.

ETA: definitely have water stations and provide shade with a tent/tents.

I'm 3 months out. I can not change the venue. I actually hadn't thought about that problem until recently. That's completely on me. But none the less now I'm trying to figure out what I can do so people won't be terribly uncomfortable.

@OP you really should talk to your venue and see what they have done in the past, my guess is that you aren't the first bride to get married there during the summer if it is only outdoors. As someone else mentioned water stations are a must. AC is probably your best bet, I'm not sure how much good they will do though being directly placed outside and not within the confinement of a tent or similar.

Jennifer, you aren't getting any responses specifically answering your question, because you don't really have any options.

I'm not trying to be rude, but why are you just NOW worrying about your guests comfort? Basically, none of us can really help you. I'm sure it's way too late to change your venue, and you didn't provide a backup option. So your guests will be not only uncomfortable, but could possibly get pretty sick. 90 degrees, drinking, dancing and partying? Sounds like a recipe for disaster. I truly wish you good luck and good weather!

Well, since you can't change anything since you're 3 months out, I would rent some portable AC units, provide shade and cold drinks and hope for a nice temp drop when the sun goes down