Whether you are attending a wedding this summer or getting married yourself outdoors, staying cool is high on the priority list. Asheville wedding planner, Mark Arrington, shares looking good isn’t the hottest part of outdoor summer weddings. Delivering perfect wedding decor, florals, and timing is what BobbyMark’s Designs does at every Asheville wedding.
Check for more than just rain:
Last week, we mentioned ways our Asheville wedding planner recommends beating the heat and sunshine. Even though this may sound very extra, it is just right. It is entirely necessary to take proper measures when it comes to heat and sunlight.
Wedding planners do not take lightly the weather on your wedding day. However, proficient wedding planners make decisions accordingly. Weather can simply cause a lot of stress.
Asheville wedding planners are well aware of the North Carolina sunlight. Just like anywhere else, rain can be a wedding crasher. To truly be prepared for an impeccable Asheville summer wedding, tents and backup indoor areas should be at arms reach.
Just chill everyone out:
Whether you are simplistic or extravagant bride, cool-off stations are highly recommended. They may also be called cool-down stations. Now, we know this term sounds very outrageous and even excessive, but they are more practical than they sound. You do not need tanned models waving palm tree fronds and offering grapes off the stem. But this doesn’t sound completely horrible.
Cool-off stations can be as minimalistic or glitzy as the lovely couple desires. At the core, a cool-down station is an area designated for keeping guests safe from heat strokes, rashes, and so on. This area should coincide with the rest of the wedding decor and theme.
Your cool-down area can also double as a party favor area. This swag can be doubled as party favors without a doubt. When deciding if this portion of the wedding is a necessity for couples on a strict budget, factor in how much direct sunlight the area receives.
If you do not have an Asheville wedding planner, do your research on weather for past years in your area. If your venue’s location had a temperature above seventy-five degrees and experiences a good deal of sunlight, chances are you need a cool-down station.
Heat safety for outdoor weddings:
There may not be room in your budget for this, so have an indoor cocktail hour and reception. An outdoor ceremony may be the limit of time you and your guests can physically handle. Avoiding heat strokes and heat exhaustion is obviously very important.
A person can experience a heat stroke within ten to fifteen minutes. This is just as important during photo time as it is most likely longer than fifteen minutes. A heat stroke occurs when the body’s temperature rises up to 106 degrees Fahrenheit within that short amount of time. It is important for intoxicated guests to be quickly attended to.
Heat illness may appear similar to a guest that has had too much to drink. If you plan to skip the cool-down station, do not have proper shade, and serve alcohol, you are sure to have a bad situation. To play it safe, contact our Asheville wedding planner, Mark Arrington, for further information on heat safety for outdoor weddings.
If fans, tents, and cool-down stations do not mesh well with your vision, speak to our team about outdoor weddings in the later hours. Consider saying the vows as the sun sets. On this schedule, your guests can drink, eat, and dance in the cooler temperatures the Blue Ridge Mountain have to offer.
Asheville wedding planner remind you to hydrate:
For any event outdoors or summer months in general, Asheville event planners should always communicate the importance of serving ample water to guests throughout the event’s entirety. This is one of the great benefit’s of having a wedding planner and day of coordinator. Skip the nagging, and let the professionals get to it.
All jokes aside, it is dangerous to mess with summer temperatures and sun rays. It becomes that much more serious once alcohol and a celebration is involved. People tend to get carried away in the excitement of it all.
Many couples forget to eat, and mindful wedding planners must remind them to eat their meals. Make time for you and your better half to write down your “wedding day wish list”. If you decided, you want to have a good time and not worry about safety, call BobbyMark’s Designs to keep all of these important yet overlooked details monitored.
We look forward to planning a safe, whimsical, and luxurious event for you! Contact us today to plan a last minute summer soiree or celebration of love.
Staff Writer
