Sunglasses during the ceremony

I personally wouldn't wear sunglasses. But if that's something you're worried about you can have them at the altar in case it gets to be too much.

I'm getting married in a couple weeks, outside in FL as well. Personally, I wouldn't do the sunglasses. Youre going to spend time and money on a nice dress, makeup, hair, etc. And then cover it up with shades? No one will notice you're squinty/teary eyed but you. They will just think you're overcome with emotion

How long do you intend for your ceremony to go on? Like the other person have a pair at the alter in case you need them. Or you can walk with a parasol to help provide shade. I personally would stick it out bc I would rather appear a little squinty than being shown woth dark sunglasses in my dress and on my wedding day.

Why is your ceremony in the middle of the day? That will not be good for photos, your comfort, or your guests ' comfort.

I understand your concern completely. I live in Florida and the sunlight is unbearable to me without sunglasses. I have found though, that a light colored fabric covering at the altar can provide jut enough protection for your eyes. We set ours at dusk, so it's not too bright for me. Though I think once you see your FH all your worries will melt away.

Maybe a thicker veil could help?

Yeah it's only a short ceremony - 30 minutes or less and then our reception is a 2 hour sunset cruise. Yeah that's a good thought to have them at the altar just in case. I also considered a parasol as well. That's why I was unsure about the glasses because of my hair and make up and it would definitely clash with my dress haha I'm just afraid I might get blinded.

I don't know about an etiquette rule for sunglasses, but if it exists, it's far below the etiquette rule that addresses the physical comfort (and health safety) of your guests.

You're concerned because "your eyes" might be squinty during your wedding photos because you're sensitive to sunlight? Ummm, guests? How about them?

After researching a little, I don't think whether or not you and your beloved wear sunglasses during your ceremony is really going to impact your guests.

You've chosen to get married on a Wednesday afternoon -- in the middle of the day -- when, according to you, it's extremely hot and bright, and according to simple google searches, the prediction for your wedding day (based on annual stats) will reflect high normal temps between 90 and 95 degrees (with full sun). Sunglasses? Sure, wear them. The guests that attend will probably do the same -- those who aren't dealing with heat exhaustion or sun stroke.

There's nothing wrong with a middle of the day, Wednesday wedding, but hosting the entire event inside -- in August -- in Florida -- is as important as hosting the entire event inside -- In January -- in New Hampshire, New York, or New Jersey.

Can you move this afternoon event into the air-conditioning? It would solve tons of potential problems - including the sunglass issue.

If you can't, rent a tent now and pay for enough free standing A/C units, electric fans, and generators. Otherwise, as a guest, I know I'd have to decline your invitation due to potential health risks. I'm not passing out or throwing up at anyone's wedding when the warnings are written in neon lights on the invitation.

Good luck.

I tend to agree with @Rachel. I'm an hour or so north of Miami, and I'm hitting 90 degrees daily. Middle of the day down here is absolutely brutal. I got into my car today and the thermometer read 102.... pleas take your guests' comfort into consideration. I could not physically sit outside that long, I'd have passed out.

I feel you. Forget about appearances for a minute—I'm extremely uncomfortable without sunglasses when in bright sunlight. I wouldn't want to be distracted by eye pain while up at the altar. But I also wouldn't want to wear shades during the ceremony if I could help it. Maybe consider adding a covering of some sort? My need for shades is actually one of the reasons I didn't want to get married outside in the summer unless it was in a heavily shaded area.

Can you tent the ceremony space and add fans? That's the only way I can see this working.

Why on earth would you schedule your ceremony in the middle of the day during one of the hottest months of the year in Florida if you have a sensitivity to sunlight?

#teamtent

Weather has been well commented on above, but I will add that we had our reception outdoors and my husband has his sunglasses on in about half the pictures. I don't have them on in any. I look "squinty" in a few, but what looks worst to me in some of the pictures is my husband in a great suit and sporty sunglasses....but we were dressed fairly formally. If your dress/his suit are more beachy sunglasses could look ok as part of the outfit.

I would recommend if you go the sunglasses route to treat them as an accessory to your dress and make sure they look appropriately formal if that makes sense for sunglasses.

(and please provide some sort of shade/ac for your guests)

I feel like this is just Rude. It's rude to your FH, your pastor/priest and all of your guests. Maybe pick a different time of day and ask to face a certain direction away from the sun. Do not wear sunglasses.

I know you didn't ask but the worst wedding I went to was on a sunset cruise. The problem with it was we were stuck on the boat for the entire reception. You cannot just leave a boat when it was sailing around the port. I was feeling so sick that I was tempted to jump into the water and swim for shore.

All of our guests are family, and we don't have a priest. This is a wedding package we set up through the hotel on their personal beach facing the water. Everything is already paid for and all of the family is aware of the heat and time of day as we'll all be there on vacation together. The "cruise" goes about 2 miles an hour. Our families know about the boat and the ceremony. I tend to get sea sick and I've been on these sunset cruises on multiple occasions and I've never gotten sick once. I'm not wearing a veil either, because someone mentioned a darker veil.

I feel like there should be a rule/guideline for venues to not schedule mid day outdoor events in Florida during the summer... it's just so hot out.

OP, do you live in Florida, or even south Florida??

If the choices are squinty eyes or sunglasses in photos, I would definitely choose squinty. I am also light sensitive so understand your dilemma completely. I would try to find a spot in the shade for the ceremony and don't stand facing the sun or the water if possible. Maybe even create an arch for the boat to provide some shade/block the sun. I think the biggest issue is that your FH will not be able to actually see your eyes when you say your vows.

ETA: I also always tell photographers about my light sensitivity so they can scout places where we won't be full on facing the sun. Let your photographer know about your concern and they can do a lot for all of the other photos.

I wasn't sea sick, I got sick because it was so hot and the sun was beating down on us. Please try to have extra water and shade for everyone. The bottom level where it was indoors was so small that less than half the people were able to get out of the sun.