5 Reason to Plan a Summer Wedding


If you're like us, you love summer and look forward to it every year. Winter is gloomy and cold and it's easy to get tired of the desaturated landscapes. Summer promises warm weather and the return of sunshine, beautiful colors, and outdoor activity. School is out and vacations are calling. For us, we know that the beginning of summer means the wedding season is about to pick up. It's the perfect season to plan a wedding and here's why:

1) Wide Variety of Flowers in Season


If you have dreams of colorful big blooms and floral arrangements, summer just might be the perfect season for you to plan your wedding. Not only will you have more options for the flowers available through your florist, but you'll also see more flowers in bloom in nature and in the landscaping of your venue.

Wedding details featuring sparkly shoes and a lush bouquet with pink, purple and white flowers on a wooden surface.
A bride in a white lace dress holds a vibrant bouquet of pink, coral and purple flowers by a scenic lake.
Elegant bridal bouquet featuring coral and pink roses with white accents against a lace wedding dress.

2) So Many Color Palette Options


Summer is a season that inspires fun and bold color combinations reminiscent of the vibrancy of nature. You can literally go with any color palette for your summer wedding, from citrusy yellows and oranges to cool blues and dusty pinks. These colors occur naturally in summer, so you don't have to shy away from bold colors for your wedding.

Wedding party in navy suits and gradient purple bridesmaid dresses pose in front of flowering wisteria.
Bridal party in light blue and gray attire poses outdoors with a scenic mountain backdrop.
Wedding party in mauve bridesmaid dresses and gray suits poses under green trees.
Wedding party wearing burgundy dresses and black suits with red ties poses outdoors.

3) Outdoor Venues and Ceremonies


Summer comes with the option to host your wedding completely outside. There are so many venues that offer beautiful scenic views for their outdoor ceremony spaces. And being outdoors doesn't have to end with the ceremony, you can host your reception outdoors as well. With the long daylight hours in summer, you can party on a patio with glistening string lights without having to worry about how to light the space.

Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with white chairs arranged on a green lawn surrounded by evergreen trees.
Rustic outdoor wedding ceremony site with white chairs arranged in rows on rolling countryside hills.
Wedding ceremony under large wooden pergola decorated with flowers and greenery.
White garden gazebo set up for outdoor wedding ceremony with white chairs on manicured lawn.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with white chairs and wooden arch overlooking scenic mountain landscape at sunset.
Rustic garden wedding ceremony setup with white folding chairs and floral arch under weeping willow trees.

4) Guest Travel Flexibility


If you're worried about whether your guests will be able to attend, consider a summer wedding because school is out, which provides greater guest travel flexibility.

Wedding reception dance party with colorful lighting and guests dancing on the dance floor.
Rustic barn wedding reception with wooden interior and round tables set for dining.
Large reception venue with wooden walls and chandeliers filled with dining guests at round tables.

5) Comfortable Summer Dress Styles


You can go with any style of wedding dress in summer, but it is also the perfect season for lightweight dresses with fewer layers. Deeper necklines, open backs, slits, and shorter hems are all features of stylish summer dress options. There's a lot to choose from and you'll undoubtedly find your perfect dress.

Beautiful bride in lace wedding dress holding white bouquet in garden setting.
Elegant bride in fitted wedding gown holding bouquet in ornate hallway with arched doorway.
Bride in lace wedding gown holding bouquet on sunny lawn with trees in background.