Should you move ceremony inside for heat?

I think your guest would appreciate it and be able to focus on the ceremony more.

I would absolutely hate to have to move mine inside. But I think a lot of people dread 90 degree weather and definitely humidity. I'd probably bring it inside. Ask your venue for their opinion and see when's the latest you have to decide, maybe on the day you'll find out its not so bad.

Yes, especially if there are grandparents and other elderly people present. The heat can be dangerous.

Is there any shade out ? How long do you anticipate the ceremony to be ? Maybe you can provide bottles of water and fans if it is a shorter ceremony rather than rearrange everything and move it inside.

My best friend got married in the AVAM in baltimore in the "barn" during the begining of july. It was legit 95 degrees in there with the fans going.

They kept it short and sweet but there was no where else to have the ceremony unless they went inside to the reception space.

We survived. I had sweat rolling down my back as I stood up next to her, but Id do it again.

If its short and sweet, in the shade, and you provide fans, eh, maybe. But if I had the option- Yes I would move it inside to make it more comfortable to my guests.

We don't anticipate a long ceremony maybe 15 to 20 mins. I don't think the location has shade but we are having the wedding at 4 30 PM so we are unsure on sun location at that time. We have til Friday to decide if we should move it or not.

The hottest part of the day is usually late afternoon (so not too far from 4:30pm) . I do think if the forecast is still for 90, it would be better to move it inside-- otherwise ppl will be sticking to their seats

Is the area covered by trees at all? Maybe just move it to a shaded area if you still want it outside.

Yes, 90 degree heat with humidity during a wedding = miserable

Move it inside. People can be really sensitive to the heat, and you'd want them to focus on the ceremony. If it was at a later time like around 7, it wouldn't be as bad.

It would probably be a good idea, not only for the guests, but for you as well! It will be very hard for you guys to all enjoy your walk in that kind of heat!

Please think of your guests... you came here and asked us this question, and I hope you already know the answer..... If not - please listen to the feedback you are getting.

I want to move it in and I am trying to convince my fiance that we have to move the wedding inside. I am grateful others agree with me. Thank you for the responses!

Tell your fiance that he and his GMs will be suffering more than anyone in that kind of heat, humidity, and direct sun. They will be in layers -- either suits with jackets or tuxes. I'm sure he'd rather have them all on their feet inside than one of them fainting outside.

As for your guests, I speak from experience when I say they will consider it a kindness if you move this ceremony inside.

Ditto what Centerpiece said. I try to steer my couples away from afternoon and schedule the ceremonies for shortly before sunset.

I will only say that it kind of depends on the location. There is a big difference between 90 degrees in direct sun with no breeze, and 90 degrees in a shady spot with a lovely breeze.

If it's the former, definitely move inside. If it's the latter - I think there is some flexibility.

BUT, keep in mind this is advice from a girl who lives somewhere where it's currently 115+ every day. 90 is a cooler day for me!

Definitely tell your FH that he and his GMs will be MISERABLE in suits outside in 90 degrees with high humidity.

I can not stand to be hot. I think I would move it inside. Who wants everyone sweating off their make-up and through their clothes. If you do keep it outside think about providing a fan for each guest. A friend of mine made her own with a large popsicle stick and card stock.