The Best Summer 2022 Wedding Ideas to Make Your Big Day Unforgettable

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Decorate With Balloons

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PHOTO BY KATE HEADLEY

Balloons aren't just for children's birthday parties! They also make fun and playful summer wedding decor. You can stick to white balloons to keep the color palette clean and sophisticated or go all out with a colorful rainbow of balloons.

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Source Local Oysters

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PHOTO BY TIM WILLOUGHBY

Summer is all about seafood! If you're hosting your summer wedding seaside, see if you can source fresh local oysters for your guests to enjoy during cocktail hour.

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Party Poolside

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PHOTO BY ANNIE MCELWAIN

The days of pool parties don't have to end now that you're a full-fledged adult! Find a venue (such as a resort) where you can host your nuptials poolside. Nothing says summer wedding like a glistening blue pool!

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Throw in Some Floaties

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PHOTO BY NICK RADFORD; FLORAL DESIGN BY HELLO GEM EVENTS

Have we convinced you to throw a poolside bash? Throw some monogrammed floaties in the water, like this couple. They can be actual blow-up floats or flowers for something more sophisticated.

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Play Games

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PHOTO BY TIM WILLOUGHBY

Give your guests fun activities to do besides dancing. At backyard summer weddings, we love the idea of having games set up, such as cornhole and croquet.

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Make a Memorable Guest Book

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PHOTO BY TIM WILLOUGHBY

Instead of a traditional guest book, have your guests sign something a little more on-theme—like a surfboard! Hang it on a wall of your home after the big day, and this becomes an idea that you can enjoy way past your wedding date.

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Set Up a Refreshments Station

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PHOTO BY GRETCHEN GAUSE

Help guests beat the heat upon arrival with a selection of tasty, refreshing, and hydrating beverages. This will help everyone stay balanced before the cocktails start pouring. This creative couple set up a refreshments station with things like cucumber water and iced tea on the back of a decorated vintage truck.

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Make a Cactus Escort Card Display

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PHOTO BY MEG SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

Play up your destination by embracing the local fauna. This idea works especially well for summer because it's bright and poppy—thanks to colorful name cards—yet doesn't require any flowers, which can wilt in especially warm locales.

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Print on Some Palms

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PHOTO BY HARWELL PHOTOGRAPHY

Palm leaf details are one of those summer wedding ideas that have withstood the test of time. They're fresh, bright, tropical, and can even work as a source of shade! You can get creative and use them for your seating chart, like this couple did.

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Make a Fun Installation

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PHOTO BY LES ANAGNOU PHOTOGRAPHERS; DESIGN BY CORFU WEDDING PLANNER

If you haven't heard, palm leaves are the ultimate destination wedding decor. Hang some up above the head table—with a sign to get the party going!—and you'll be mega on-trend.

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Decorate With Fresh Fruit

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PHOTO BY TIDA SVY

Our summer wedding inspo is bright, unexpected, and fresh. Case in point: These citrus fruits that double as chic centerpieces.

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Dine Under Hanging Flowers

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PHOTO BY SUGAR & CLOTH

Think outside the box—or in this case, outside the basket—when approaching summer florals. These hanging florals showcase the summer's bright hues without screaming for too much attention.

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Use Colorful Candles

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PHOTO BY MEG SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

Summer is truly all about color, and one way to add it to your tables is with candles. Whether standing alone or floating in water in the middle of the table, colored candles will add a vibrant splash of color (and double as mood lighting when the sun goes down).

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Embrace Seasonal Blooms

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PHOTO BY OLIVIA RAE JAMES

Summer wedding flowers are not only drop-dead gorgeous, but they also might save you a bit of money! It's much easier for florists to source seasonal blooms than those that are out of season.

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Incorporate Summer Succulents

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PHOTO BY LAUREN FAIR PHOTOGRAPHY

You'll want to talk to your florist about heat-resistant blooms that won't wilt in high temps. Trendy succulents are an ideal, statement-making option that can withstand even the steamiest of wedding days. We love the idea of using potted succulents as escort cards that double as favors!

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