This summer wedding idea is a crucial one! Whether it's your wedding dress, your groom's suit, or your bridal party's ensembles, stick to lighter, flowing fabrics that will keep everyone cool. Sweaty brides, grooms, and attendants do not make for chic wedding photos.

Use refreshing flavors in the signature cocktails at your summer wedding to keep guests cool. Focus on flavors like cucumber, mint, and berries—those are always crowd-pleasers!

When it's scorching hot outside, most people crave something light and refreshing. And at a party, they want something bite-size! That's why you should put these cute little fresh raspberry cones on your menu.

Guests look sophisticated with a parasol in hand, right? They'll also protect everyone from harsh UV rays. Who doesn't love a prop that pulls double duty?

It's hard enough for most brides and bridesmaids to tame their hair into a perfect, flowing 'do. Add in heat and humidity, and long curls or waves will be disastrous. To fight frizz and humidity, ladies should try pulling part or all of their hair off their face and neck to stay cool and picture perfect.

At a summer wedding, it is important to think about your fans. One way to make them happy? Provide fans with (or as) programs, or place one at each place setting at dinner—bonus points if it doubles as the escort card.

Think to yourself, “How can I make my wedding ultra-Instagrammable?” One surefire way: a flower wall. Make it your altar, like this couple, or add one to your decor. Instead of going big and bold with your floral centerpieces, opt for a flower wall that guests can pose in front of and stop and smell as they walk by.

For summer weddings, skip darker tones in favor of lighter, airier shades. We love white and neutral weddings with pops of pretty pastels or bold colors, like bright yellow, coral, or blue. Figure out what works best in your space, but avoid heavy tones that make everything feel warmer than it already is.

If you're throwing a summer wedding, you're probably hosting at least the reception outdoors, so make sure to have shaded areas where guests can escape the heat. A tent for dinner or plenty of umbrella-covered seating can serve as escapes from the scorching sun.

You'll likely be in the great outdoors at your summer wedding, and nothing says "cool" like an outdoor bar where guests can sip their drinks in the sunshine. You can decorate the bar with flowers and garlands of greenery or set it against a stunning seaside backdrop.

One of our favorite summer wedding ideas is pressed-flower details. We love those acrylic signs featuring the dried blossoms.

We love the idea of summer-inspired passed appetizers. Think of everything you enjoy munching on in your backyard when June, July, and August roll around: Burgers, hot dogs, tacos, and other barbecue favorites. 

Then, leave it to your caterer to elevate the noshes and make them cocktail-hour-ready. Who knew that BBQ could be fancy enough for a wedding?

Who doesn't love a refreshing margarita when summertime rolls around? Serve adorable mini margaritas at your cocktail hour, and your guests will instantly be transported to the tropics.

Clearly, we love boozy summer wedding ideas—and we promise your guests will, too! Have your caterer or bartender stock up on everyone's favorite summer wine—rosé—to create this delicious, slushy beverage. We especially go crazy for these fun, push-pop servings.