Make the most of the time of year by getting married outside. Outdoor wedding venues have the potential to look stunning – just make sure you have an indoor alternative or back up marquee just in case the British weather defies you.

Planning a festival wedding is becoming increasingly popular and can be done in a variety of ways. You could have the reception in a green field with lots of hay bales as seating and a casual dress code, or you could go all out and have a live band play on a stage or even funky tipis. The choice is yours.

Having your ceremony or reception in a room with a glass ceiling or walls keeps the room so bright and allows tonnes of natural light to pour in. The last thing you want at your summer wedding is to get married in a dark room. If you can draw back the walls to allow the outside in, even better!

Either leave a small bag on each guest's seat or place them in hotel rooms on arrival if they're staying over. You can include things such as bottled water, a hand fan, small bottles of suncream, and a little snack. Do the same for kids and include a little colouring or puzzle book to occupy them until the ceremony starts.

If you have some grounds around your venue (or it's outside in woodland), lead guests on a romantic walk towards your ceremony space. We love the idea of telling your love story in pictures and little signs tied to trees along the path. No trees? No problem! Put up wooden signs or lean up wooden pallets for a cute, rustic look.

With the sun out, you might not want to wear a heavy, full-length dress to your ceremony. Try a tea-length dress or floaty, boho alternative. They're easy to wear, super flattering, and completely season-appropriate. You'll look stunning and be as cool as a cucumber all day.

Coral and sage with pops of tropical tones; cinnamon and gold; pineapple and sorbet shades; seaside blue; rustic neutrals; cool metallics and icy pastels; sherbet brights with contrasting white: summer is the season to go full on on a colour scheme. 

Things that seem too bright or out of place in spring and autumn fit right in during sunnier days. White with fresh, green foliage and hints of gold looks even more chic somehow. Classic colours like burgundy and blush, or navy and peach feel warm and contemporary.

Nothing is more horrible than hair sticking to a sweaty neck - especially in wedding photos. Whether it’s you, your bridesmaids, or the entire bridal party, rocking braided wedding hair is an amazing idea.

The style comes in plenty of different variations so there will definitely be one that tickles your fancy and it’ll go so well with the weather.

Although a lot of grooms choose to wear black suits, lighter and brighter colours such as cream, green, yellow and duck egg blue can look just as smart and are even better suited to the summer months.

You can match the groomsmen to your colour scheme or have them wear patterned suits which feature a complementary colour.

If it's hot or you're having a destination wedding, go for a sheer dress to keep cool. Alternatively, buy a dress with an overskirt that you can remove for the reception - you get two dresses in one!

In case the anticipated sunny weather does fool you and the clouds do what they do best, make the most of rain on your wedding day and have a pair of glam wellies on hand to make sure nothing stops you from having the time of your life! If you get them for your bridesmaids, match them to their dresses.