How To Stay Cool At A Summer Beach Wedding

 Our Florida Beach Weddings company is now preparing to resume beach wedding ceremonies this summer! So time to get ready to be married in the sun and sea! Florida basically has two seasons. 1.Summer  2. The rest of the year! Most of the year the weather is beautiful for an outdoor wedding and the tropical sea breeze makes it even more comfortable. There isn't much to complain about however, if you aren't a Florida native, you may need a few tips on staying cool in the heat during your seaside Florida wedding ceremony.

5 Tips on How to Beat the Heat 

Summer is a beautiful time of year to get married no matter where you are, but in Florida we need to take extra care when the sun is highest in the sky. If you decide summer is the best time of year for your beach wedding, our beach wedding specialists will help you schedule your ceremony at the best time of day for your comfort. We want to ensure that you have a pretty beach wedding filled with joy! Here are some tips for your marriage ceremony:

1. Stay Hydrated

It's important to drink a lot of water in preparation for, during, and after your outdoor beach wedding. Don't wait until right before you walk the aisle to grab a bottle of water. Also don't wait until you get thirsty to start drinking; 64 ounces is a starting point to get you through the day. Wake up with a glass of H2o and drink continuously throughout the day. If you add coffee or alcohol to the beverage mix you'll need to up your water intake. Choosing a complete beach wedding package that includes a chilled water station is also an option (your guests will love this!) Staying hydrated will keep you energized, looking fresh, and ready to face the summer sun!
2. Avoid Too Much Alcohol

Well, save it for the indoor after party anyways! Drinking too much alcohol can lead to dehydration and increased drowsiness. And there's something about a hot summer day that speeds up the "buzz" effect. So be a Snow White Bride, not a Dopey, Sleepy, Grumpy, Drunky (okay that last one wasn't a Disney original) dwarf and save the celebratory piña colada for the A/C.
Fort Meyers Matanzas on the Bay for post-wedding dinner

3. Keep Inside

Stay inside as much as possible. This also applies to the day/night before. Too much sun can exhaust your body and nobody wants to be hot and cranky on their wedding day. Stay in your A/C car or beachfront hotel until you it's time to walk down the aisle. Keeping cooler longer will allow you to really enjoy the sunny, breezy beach atmosphere. Convenient Daytona Beach Shores hotel keeps you cool before your wedding.

4. Made in the Shades

Sun shades. Umbrella shades. Whatever the shade, find it. Use it. Make it. It not realistic find shade directly ON the beach during your ceremony. However, the moments leading up to your ceremony or after you tie the knot, keep your sunglasses on and find a cool, shady spot to relax. And discuss ahead of time if the bridal party will be rocking sunglasses. Pass off the shades to a front row guest so you don't ruin pictures with an unwanted accessory.

Shady Anastasia Park Wedding Pavilion ready for reception guests

5. Cool Off

We love personal mister fans and if you're extra sensitive to the sun, there are fun parasols with UV ray blocking features. These are also great for beach days before and after your summer beach wedding day too - why go anywhere else for your honeymoon! There are many nice beaches to get married on that offer shady pavilions and picnic areas including Sand Key Park in Clearwater, Siesta Key, and Venice Beach to relax under (see photo above from one of our St. Augustine Beach Weddings).

Cool shady area in Fort DeSoto Beach in St. Pete, Florida

Dreaming of cold drinks, warm Florida sand, and saying, "I do" hand in hand? We have plenty of options in the Sunshine State. Book your summer beach wedding date today!