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PHOTO BY ALLAN ZEPEDA
It all starts with the invites! Take inspiration from your warm-weather wedding destination and choose invitations that feature the same flora and fauna guests will find at your venue.
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PHOTO BY AARON DELESIE
If you’re hosting your summer wedding in a remote location, it’s important to think of all the things guests may need in a pinch but might not be able to find. Put together a welcome bag filled with essentials like bottled water, sweet and savory snacks, Advil, Band-Aids, safety pins, sunscreen, and bug repellent.
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PHOTO BY ADRIANA MORAIS FOTOGRAFIA
Help your guests battle the heat waves (and look cool while they're at it) by gifting them chic fedora hats. Even better? Make the straw party favors an element of the event's summer-ready decor.
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Summer is all about letting the good times roll, so instead of a traditional rehearsal dinner, host a pool or beach party ahead of the big day. Before their walk down the aisle, this couple celebrated at a beach party during their week-long destination wedding in Anguilla.
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You can also get creative with the food you serve at a summer rehearsal dinner. For example, this couple hosted a clam bake in honor of the groom's Maine roots. The event's printed materials (cocktail napkins, reusable cups, and lobster bibs) featured catchy sayings with nods to the couple and the wedding setting.
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One of the major benefits of summer weddings is obviously the warm weather. If the weather is mild enough, embrace the celebratory season by hosting the party after your "I dos" outdoors. There's nothing like dining in the sunshine!
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PHOTO BY ANA HINOJOSA AND SERGIO SANDONA
Farryn Weiner, the Insta influencer @jetsetfarryn, and Jake Truen, cofounder of the Village Den, a restaurant in New York City, took advantage of their beach setting by having their names written in sand at their seaside nuptials in Cabos San Lucas, Mexico. How romantic!
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PHOTO BY KATE HOLSTEIN
How cute is this summer wedding idea?! Leave custom beach towels in your guests' hotel rooms so they can use them at the pool or beach all weekend long! This couple created a map of their wedding festivities for their custom towels.
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The last thing you want to do is ask guests to stand around in the sun for hours on end. While we suggest keeping the time between your ceremony and reception short at any time of year, it's especially essential when temps spike.
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PHOTO BY JANA WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY
Keep your guests hydrated while giving them A+ social media content with a coconut water station. The tropical beverage will quench their thirst, and the coconuts are so Instagrammable.
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There's a time and place for a heavy, decadent five-course meal, and your summer wedding is not it. Stick to lighter, more refreshing fare, like simple grilled fish or chicken, a fresh salad, and seasonal vegetables.
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PHOTO BY CAROLINE TRAN PHOTOGRAPHY
Everyone loves watermelon during the summertime! Have your caterer cut small pieces and attach them to sticks for easy eating—and make sure you have plenty of personalized cocktail napkins on hand while you're at it.
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PHOTO BY CHRISTY WILSON PHOTOGRAPHY
Add a Popsicle to each glass of Prosecco for the perfect summer drink. Make it 'grammable by filling each pop with edible flowers.
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PHOTO BY CAROLINE LIMA PHOTOGRAPHY
Sunglasses are the perfect summer wedding favor. You and your guests can use them during the ceremony and take them home after the wedding is over. They also make for a great photo op with your wedding party.
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PHOTO BY LAUREN AND ABBY ROSS
Embrace a summer wardrobe (and vacation) staple by having a custom clutch made for your big day. This design incorporates the couple's wedding venue and favorite locations alongside their wedding date.
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