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With warmer weather, less chance of rain and countless beautiful outdoor venues to choose from, it’s no surprise that summer is the most popular time of year to get married. Summer weddings are an excellent choice, with unlimited styling options to create your perfect day. Whether you’re thinking about throwing a garden wedding, laid-back beach party, bohemian-inspired event or something else entirely, there are some vital things to consider when planning a summer wedding. Keep these ten tips in mind to help you plan your dream ceremony and reception.
Flowers are a key component in any wedding theme, but in summer, you’ve got the weather to consider when choosing your favourite blooms. If your wedding takes place on a hot day, choosing seasonal flowers that won’t easily wilt is essential to keep your arrangements looking beautiful. Opting for in-season flowers not only keeps them looking fresh, but they’re also easier for your florist to get hold of, which means you’ll likely save on your floral budget.
Thankfully, there are many seasonal summer flowers to choose from for your bouquets and centrepieces. Roses offer a classic, romantic look, while dahlias will add a statement touch to any floral arrangement. One of our favourite options for summer is hydrangeas, which are available in various stunning colours from whites and blues to vibrant pinks, purples and greens.
To tie your wedding theme together, why not select wedding stationery that complements your beautiful blooms? Our “Hydrangea” Standard Foil Invite is an elegant choice and perfect for summer.
At summer weddings, it’s a good idea to keep the food light and fresh. No one wants to eat a heavy, five-course meal on a hot day — especially if there’ll be dancing afterwards! Lighter options like grilled fish or chicken, seasonal vegetables and fresh salads are all delicious and keep guests energised even on the hottest afternoons. Once you’ve decided on your menu, have it printed in a style that’s in keeping with the rest of your wedding. Our “Yellow Floral Watercolour” Slim Menu (pictured above) is a stylish choice for summer weddings.
Perhaps the best thing about summer weddings is the excellent weather, which is why one of our favourite summer wedding ideas is dining outside. If the weather is mild enough to enjoy a meal in the sunshine, why not host the dinner and toasts portion of the day outdoors?
If your guests will be enjoying dinner in the summer sun, your place cards and table numbers should set the scene. Try these “Sunflower” Place Cards and matching table numbers to give your tables a beautiful summery look.
One summer wedding idea that’ll go down a treat is providing themed wedding favours for your guests. If you’ll be offering keepsakes for your loved ones, why not give them something that’s both fun and useful? Seasonal items such as sunglasses, suncream or fans will keep your friends and family protected in hot weather, while things like luggage tags and beach bags are in keeping with summer and sure to be enjoyed for years to come.
Don’t forget to add stylish tags to your wedding favours to complete the look — pictured above are our gorgeous “Bella” Favour Tags, which are entirely customisable to suit your needs.
The right wedding signage isn’t just functional — it can also tie your theme together and add a personalised finishing touch to key areas across your venue. The perfect welcome sign will set the scene for arriving guests, while wedding timelines and order of events signs are helpful additions to keep everything on track on your big day.
At Vintage Prints, we have fully customisable wedding signage to suit all requirements and preferences. Our “Arabella” Welcome Sign is an excellent choice for summer weddings incorporating greenery and nature.
Summer weddings offer unlimited opportunities to experiment with your decor and have fun with your wedding styling. Have you considered a summer fete theme or a festival-inspired wedding? What about a boho style wedding complete with pastel colours and lush greenery? There are countless ways to make a summer wedding work for your personality and style — you just need to choose your decor wisely. Eucalyptus is an excellent choice for all-natural weddings, macrame hangings look beautiful at bohemian-styled events, and bunting instantly adds a summer feel to any vintage or summer fete themed nuptials.
If you’re looking to add a dose of fun to your summer wedding, our selection of bunting stationery is a fantastic choice. Check out our “Multi Flag Bunting” Save the Date cards to get an idea of what we have available.
One of the most sensible wedding ideas for summer is ensuring you’ve covered all bases, which means preparing for the possibility of rain. If you’ve booked a UK summer wedding, you’re probably hoping for glorious sunshine on the day, and with a bit of luck, this is what you’ll get. Unfortunately, though, rain does happen — the average summer precipitation in England and Wales was 257.2mm from 2019 to 2021. You can achieve an amazing celebration of your love rain or shine, but providing guests with cover would be wise.
One way to ensure a great day, whatever the weather, is by providing umbrellas for guests to use. Our Any Design Sign could be customised with a design and message of your choice, encouraging guests to help themselves to an umbrella and stay dry while celebrating.
The most well-organised weddings prepare for all eventualities, so you’ll also need to consider how to keep guests comfortable if it’s a scorching hot day. Canopies, gazebos and marquees provide a sheltered place for guests to watch the ceremony or take a break from the sun.
Areas such as a tented lounge or cocktail bar will provide guests with somewhere to seek shade and make a fun addition to your reception. Any of our high-quality wedding signs can be customised to suit your needs, whether you want something that welcomes guests to your photo booth or a tailor-made bar menu.
Nature is truly stunning throughout summer and can easily be incorporated into your wedding for a breathtaking look. Whether you choose a woodland wedding or hold your ceremony in a wildflower meadow, there are several ways to get back to nature on your special day.
If you and your partner love nature, you may also want to bring a bit of greenery into your wedding stationery. Our “Back to Nature” Hole-punched Wedding Invitations are a fantastic choice to get you started and can be customised with the colour, font, ribbon and message of your choice.
Weddings are all about joy at any time of year, but there’s something particularly cheerful about celebrating with loved ones on a warm summer’s day. Add extra exuberance to your perfect summer wedding with small finishing touches such as a sweet buffet or games area, encouraging your nearest and dearest to have fun and make lasting memories in the sunshine.
Our ”Pink Heart Bunting” Sweet Buffet Sign would make a wonderfully whimsical addition to any warm-weather wedding, capturing the essence of summer with its fun design.
We hope these summer wedding ideas will give you plenty of inspiration when planning your perfect day. Our collection of hand-crafted and expertly designed wedding stationery features a variety of stylish summery designs and custom options, helping you tie together your dream wedding look. Explore our full range online today.
