Are you setting the date for a summer wedding? May through August is the most popular time for weddings for a good reason. Couples are always assured of good weather, and lots of warmth and sunshine, thereby allowing more fun under the sun. If you are clueless as to how to achieve the perfect summer wedding of your dreams, consider these summer wedding style ideas.

Summer Wedding Style Ideas

Summer weddings are apt for any outdoor setting like the beach, garden, or a picturesque yard. However, taking the hot weather into consideration, summer weddings are best set in late afternoons to highlight the beautiful sunsets as you exchange vows. Summer is also a great time to save on wedding decorations. You can use in-season flowers for your floral arrangement, and fruits to decorate the reception setting.

To save on floral arrangements, pick any combination of these wedding flowers in bloom in summer: alstromeria, bells of Ireland, chrysanthemum, English lavender, forget-me-not, freesia, gerbera daisy, hydrangea, iris, larkspur, liatris, lily oriental, lisianthus, matsumoto asters, queen Anne's lace, snapdragons, solidaster, statice, stephanotis, stock, sunflower, tuberose, yarrow, and zinnia.

Choose a monochromatic or complementary color scheme approach when picking these flowers to harmonize with your summer wedding style. Flowers help to add more vibrance to the wedding ceremony and reception site. With the myriad of summer flowers, you could hardly go wrong regardless of the selection.

Meanwhile, illuminate the evening reception with torches and lanterns hung on trees to set a vibrant summery atmosphere or place floating candles in the pool for a romantic evening. You may also use flowers as table centerpieces on top of gingham tablecloths.

For the meals, serve your guests with fresh green salads garnished with organic flowers around the rim, and fresh fruit juices or chilled gelato as refreshments. Arrange with the caterer if they can provide a bartender who can serve your featured tropical-color martinis to use as signature cocktails. Anticipate that most guests would be waistline-conscious in summer so offer light choices for your menu. Some guests may bring along their children so prepare something that would entertain them as well, such as an ice cream bar.

What To Wear To A Summer Wedding?
Whether you are the bride or has received a wedding invitation set in summer, having that dream dress perfect for the occasion, as well as the season, would be the foremost concern. First, take some cue from the style and venue of the wedding as told in the invitation, but in general, weddings are formal occasions that require a certain level of formality.

Since summer weathers are typically warm, use fabrics and colors appropriate for the season. Chiffon, linen, organdy, georgette, crepe, and lightweight silk are perfect choices that help to minimize bulky looks. Florals and pastels are excellent for daytime or weddings set outdoor, while you may have to dress more for weddings scheduled in the evenings yet still keeping the summery look. In that case, sleeveless dresses, strappy slip-ons, and glowing skin can be very appealing and don't wear white or you'll be competing with the bride.

The summer weather can wreak havoc on your hair, expectedly, so make sure hairdos are kept under control to avoid hair mess. Never attempt to fight your hair against the weather, as it will create more hair catastrophe. Instead, seek the help of a professional hairstylist who can create a long lasting hairstyle for you.

Towards the end of your summer wedding style reception, it's hard to forget the wedding favors. A summer style wedding favor should be an item that reminds guests of your summer wedding. Go for personalized parasols or wooden/paper fans, tropical-themed candles, sand dollars, faux flower foil-wrapped chocolates, floral beauty soaps, seashells, and many others. Your biggest hint would be typical summer items.

Summer weddings bring so much fun and romance, but apart from that, nothing could be more romantic than planning a wedding with the backdrop of a setting sun.