Hazy, Hot & Humid...August Weddings

An August wedding was not in the cards for me. A variety of reasons existed, but mostly it was because my dear groom would not host our nearest and dearest in a Connecticut sea-side tent sans A/C.

It seems our philosophy put us in the minority as SoleMates has seen an out-of-control surge in August weddings. How does one stay cool at a late August wedding? We have some ideas.

Here they are:

- Hydrate

- Hair up (a hot neck leads to a hot body, and not in a good way) Bar trick - use a damp cocktail napkin on the back of the neck for 5 seconds and your body temp will feel cooler.

- Hosiery - omit (this suggestion can apply 12 mos of the year)!

- Heels - make sure they can accommodate a slightly swollen foot.

- Hope - for a steady breeze - better yet, bring a cute little fan. Programs from the ceremony work well for this too.

- Have some tissues on hand for removing sweat (someone will need it) Cocktail napkins work here as well.

- Haze? Bring your sunglasses for a late afternoon ceremony. No one needs premature crows feet.

Considering an outdoor, August wedding? Check out this site for many more ideas & insights.

http://www.flyawayweddings.com/articles/isitright.php

this one, too!

http://outdoorweddingsguide.com/