Spin-off: What's your cut-off temp for an outdoor wedd8ng?

Too cold, below 55. Above 70ish (if in the direct sun) would be too hot for me. I hate being hot. I can always get warmer but can't always cool off.

Can you have portable heaters in case it is chilly?

I am having an outdoor wedding in Houston, so I was worried about it being too hot. The forecast is at a high of 82, which is great for Texas, but I'm still nervous.

Personally, I'd be fine with going to an outdoor wedding where is 50 degrees...that means I'd get to bust out my nice jackets that I never get to wear. If it does end up being super cold, you may want to invest in providing hot chocolate to your guests to drink during the ceremony? I can't imagine that would be too expensive to do, and it would likely be greatly appreciated by your guests.

Yes heaters would help if it was too cold and also maybe handing out blankets...and keeping the ceremony shorter...

I don't know exactly what my cut of is...I do know that when I told my wedding photographer that the wedding was inside (in November in MN) she said what if it is warm outside that day. I had this whole pause of even if it is warm it is only likely to be like 45 degrees...and at dusk that doesn't seem warm to me to be standing around. But for her that seemed fine. Anyways.

I have seen photos of brides here in MN having a winter wedding outside in January though so to each their own.

For me, too cold would be 70 (after the sun goes down) and maybe 65 while the sun is out. I am naturally cold natured (is that even a word?) and am freezing cold pretty much all the time so I have coats everywhere. Too hot for me is 90 and above. I love the 80's! (not decade. In decades, I love the 90's lol) If it is colder than 60, I'd suggest heaters. I already use a heater at work and it's only 72 here lol!

Good thing you are in Arizona because it most likely will be BELOW ZERO here on your wedding date!

I've always wanted to see an outdoor wedding in the snow but then again I'm crazy.

Im the same as Melissa. I am ALWAYS cold so anything below 70 to me is too cold. I do not mind the heat though.

Our wedding will be in the afternoon (ceremony at 2:30, lasting 15-20 minutes max) with a short reception so everything is done before the sun does down. We were planning in having a variety of hot drinks for the reception but I didn't think if having them for the ceremony too. I'love check with the venue about heaters.

I too am always cold!! But I will be getting married outside on Oct. 4 in Minnesota and it is supposed to be 55 to 60 degrees that day as of right now (obviously weather changes this far out). Our ceremony will be 20 or so minutes, though, and I feel like people can stand to be outside in that weather for that long when they are informed to dress accordingly which they have been

Emilie, we're doing the same. Everyone has been told it's an outdoor fall ceremony so to dress accordingly. My cutoff temp will probably be in the 50s somewhere, higher if it's damp or overcast. I am hoping it'll be about 60 and sunny. Perfect for hot spiced cider and fall outfits.

I can stand cold temperatures for a short amount of time. I once was the MOH for MY MOH and I had to be barefoot in a short, thin sundress on the beach at sundown right after a cold front hit so it was 54 degrees. She had tiki torches on either side of where she and her DH stood and I kept inching closer and closer to the one on her side. I'm surprised my hair didn't catch on fire with all the hairspray I had. Point is, I'm sure people can take the cold with PROPER clothing and warm drinks if they have to, especially since everything will be in the sun and short.

I'm in the same boat date twin! Just central Texas instead of Arizona. I've asked several people (guests) this question and they've told me they'd be fine in the 50's/60's and just to let them know so they could dress accordingly. We have a back up indoor plan but I'm hoping I don't have to use it. Only our ceremony is outside though.

ETA: we are making our cut off temp 55 I believe and ceremony is only 20 minutes. I'm handing out those hand warmer packs if it's below 65 though

I forgot to mention that we'll have the hot cider and ginger snaps setup at the ceremony area so everyone can have a hot drink while they wait for the ceremony to start. That should help keep everyone warm too. I know that means there will be cups in our photos but the photos aren't that important to us. I prefer to just know our guests are happy.

Emilie- if your guests are OOT like mine are (majority) then they may enjoy the 70's for a temperature, even the 60's. The best thing about Arizona is the lack of clouds which is a good an bad thing, i think the timing on your wedding is perfect and people wont be too cold. That being said, mine is in April and may have some cooler weather for me than i am used to and i think everyone will be fine, ill be the freezing one (i wear boots in 70 degree weather!). Provide the hott drinks if necessary and like you said, your ceremony is short and sweet so people can handle it for a short time if need be!

Anything cooler than 60 I would be uncomfortable for a ceremony outside. It will be frigid here in WI on my wedding day.

Our string quartet won't play outside if the weather is less than 60 degrees, but even if it's below 65 we may move the ceremony inside. I'm not worried about it being too hot on our wedding day, but I'd say 80 is probably pushing it. That said, I've attended outdoor weddings in 90+ with no shade and it's not pleasant, but I survived.

For me, I think colder than 70 take it indoors. I don't want to have to wear a sweater/jacket during dinner.

Thanks ladies! I have a perfect place to have hot drinks set up before entering the cereminy space!

And my venue is providing the coffee (and billing me day of for how much we use) so I don't have to worry about ordering it. I'm also planning on having hot water for hot chocolate and tea to be served. I'love go to Costco and stock up on plenty.

I like to refer to myself as a polar bear. Below 50 would be too cold for me. I think heaters may make some people more comfortable.

Um, 70 is probably too my cut off for cold. I could probably be okay with 65 if there were ample heaters.

90 is probably my cutoff for hot.