It seems like April left and summer arrived! Such is often the case in Wilmington! We will have one or two days of beautiful 70 degree temps and low humidity, and then BOOM, we are socked with big hair and high temps! Nevertheless, the summer months in the south are some of the most popular for weddings. If you are planning to wed this time of year, you need to be aware of some challenges that may come your way. Here are some tips we have generated from our experience as planners and guests at summer weddings:
1.) If you are having an outdoor wedding, have a backup plan. This is a must, especially in the summer. Around here it can be beautiful one minute and raining cats and dogs the next. It will cost extra to book a second location, but the peace of mind you will have knowing you won't get drenched a la "Jason and Molly's Bachelor Wedding Nightmare" will be priceless! We love the Kenan Chapel at Landfall for this purpose. Their price is incredibly reasonable, there's a bride's room for you to get ready in, AND it's cute as a button!
Keenan Chapel at Landfall 2.) Start on time! Again, this is especially true for outdoor weddings. There is nothing more unattractive to your guests than watching the water stains grow on the sweaty uncle in front of them. You really don't want that in your pictures! Also, in lieu of the traditional program which your guests will bend into fans, why not get one step ahead of them and give them a fan-program? These programs from Etsy are super-cute and island feeling!
Etsy Programs: $3 each for 96 or more - http://www.etsy.com/ 3.) Pick the right flowers. Certain flowers are more heat-hardy than others. For example, hydrangea are beautiful, but once cut can get kind of wimpy in the heat. If you want to use these beautiful buds, just remember to keep them inside and cool until the last minute. Always consult with your florist about what blooms will be best suited for your event.
4.) Go for fondant. Yes, it tastes like paste, we know. Jessica and Hannah are big cake fans - suffice to say it might be their favorite part of this job! However, a butter cream cake in a 105 degree July heat index that is sweating and leaning is stressful! To compromise on taste and beauty, we suggest asking for butter cream frosting that is covered in a layer of fondant. This will preserve the integrity of the cake, and if you hate the fondant, it peels right off of your slice!
5.) Beauty-Proof Yourself. Your wedding day is the one day of your life you really should invest in good hair and make-up products, and hopefully a professional to apply them for you. These days, more and more girls steer clear from liquid foundations and gravitate towards a mineral. For an everyday look this is great, but in summer heat, it doesn't stand a chance. Go for an oil-free long wearing liquid foundation. If it has some SPF in it, even better! Also, think about wearing your hair up. Hot temps and humidity make for big hair or flat hair - neither or which is a good thing! Have a run through with your stylist to play with some cute up-dos that you won't have to worry about all night! Keep a bottle of Sebastian Shaper Plus hairspray handy to decrease frizz and keep your locks in place.
Bobbi Brown Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation: $45 http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/
Sebastian Shaper Plus Hairspray: $14.99 - www. ulta.com 6.) SUNSCREEN! Nothing is worse than starting your honeymoon already burnt! Make sure to put sunscreen (at least SPF 30) on your face and body. We love Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock for your face and Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Body Mist for your body.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 30: $9.99 at Target
Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Body Mist Sunblock SPF 45: $11.99 at Target
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