Summer Weddings

Having a summer wedding seems virtually ideal for most. The weather is practically predictable and most family members and friends have plenty of vacation time readily available to request off for your special day. Although the weather is a GREAT reason to plan your wedding during this season, there are sooooo many things to take advantage of that will heighten the loveliness of your wedding day.

LOCATION - LOCATION - LOCATION

Beach

If you're having a beach wedding, implement natural colors into your scheme by using blues, greens, tans and creams for dresses, decor and accent colors. Having a sand ceremony, instead of using a unity candle, is a beautiful and unique way to use the elements around you while symbolically demonstrating the two of you becoming one. You can display sand filled vases with candles for radiant, and easy, centerpieces.

Garden

If you have a property with ample space and land to comfortably fit your guest list a garden theme wedding might be perfect for you. Garden weddings can be far more whimsical and romantic than any high dollar venue (if done right:) Think: lanterns, birdcages, vines, branches, mason jars, old coffee cans, trellis, clay pots and ALWAYS have a tent as a back up plan.        

 P.S. No need for an aisle runner when you have fresh green grass!

TIMING IS EVERYTHING

The sunset is an amazing back drop and setting for a wedding day. You can coordinate the time the sun sets into a good portion of your ceremony when having an outside wedding, or booking a venue with a spectacular view. Keep your photographer in the loop by giving them a timeline with key times to take important wedding party and family photos. When planning your nuptials always keep in mind daylight savings time...it could really make or break picture times.

GO LOCAL

You may have had orchids or hydrangeas in mind for your bouquet and centerpieces, but if they're not in season, or local to the area, you're gonna pay - BIG! Check with local florists and grocery stores to see what's in bloom and you may be delightfully surprised to see what's at your disposal and for a lot cheaper. Same goes for produce, check with local farmers to see what crop will readily available at the time of your wedding and implement these delicacies into your menu - this may entirely change your dessert choices, wedding cake flavors and hors d'oeuvres . Don't hesitate to ask the chef or venue manager about how to get the biggest, and best, bang for you buck!

    

BE FLEXIBLE

It's understandable that everyone wants their dream wedding, including the perfect flowers and food, but when it comes down to saving Benjamin's, I think we're all in agreement that some areas we can be flexible.

Check out the invitations below each blending beautiful colors together - perfect for Summer:



Fun in the Sun

For purchase on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/196931640/sand-wedding-invitation-set-pink-orange?ref=shop_home_active_9

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Southern Belle

 

Barefoot in the Sand

The Knot



For more information and ideas on Summer wedding invitations
please visit This & That Creations at:
www.invitationsbythisandthat@live.com