Wedding in the heat: 35 degrees on your wedding day? Here's how to still make the most of your day.
- Marius Pokutta
- Jun 27
- 3 min read
You spend months planning your wedding, and then two days before, the weather app suddenly shows 35 degrees or more.
The first thought? "Oh no."
And quite honestly: understandable.
Extreme heat is exhausting. For you. For your guests. For everyone working that day. There's no point in sugarcoating it.
Of course, there are many good tips for a summer wedding: fans, water dispensers, parasols, or fans can be helpful and are absolutely essential. This article is not intended to replace these ideas.
Instead, I would like to share some thoughts with you that are discussed far less often – even though they often make a big difference on hot days.
Photos: Stock by WiX
Wedding in the heat: Focus on what you can control.
As the wedding day approaches, thoughts increasingly revolve around the weather forecast.
And at the latest on the wedding day, something very typical often happens:
Suddenly, every other conversation revolves around temperatures.
"Wow, it's so hot."
"Nobody can stand that."
"Luckily, it's supposed to cool down a bit this evening."
Of course, people are talking about the heat. That's perfectly normal.
Nevertheless, it's worth consciously refocusing from time to time on the real reason for the day: You're getting married.
Not every thought has to revolve around the thermometer.
A good atmosphere doesn't arise from a cold environment, but from how people interact with each other.
Take advantage of what only a hot summer day makes possible
If we're already experiencing exceptional temperatures, why not let them work a little bit for you?
No one would probably start a water fight at 20 degrees Celsius.
At 35 degrees? Suddenly not a bad idea.
Water pistols.
An ice cube as a little surprise at the back of the neck.
Overly elaborate sun hats.
A paddling pool where children – or adults – can cool their feet from time to time.
These are not program items that need to be planned months in advance.
These are spontaneous ideas that work precisely because the day is exceptionally hot.
And if you notice that the mood is suffering a bit due to the temperatures, just such a small thing can help to refocus attention on being together.
Make your guests aware of each other
On hot days, everyone appreciates a little extra support.
Often, a brief reminder from the best man/maid of honor or the emcee is enough to ensure everyone keeps a little more eye on each other.
For example:
Brings someone else a cold drink without being asked.
Pay attention to whether elderly guests, children, or pregnant women should preferably sit in the shade.
Give photographers , DJs or musicians Just a glass of water now and then.
Photographers surprisingly often forget to drink while working.
Help the waitstaff out a little. Stack plates, return empty glasses to the counter, or clear away small items yourself. In these temperatures, every step saved saves energy.
None of these gestures will change the course of your wedding.
But they help the people who contribute to making this day a success – and incidentally, they also ensure a more relaxed way of interacting with each other.
If the celebration spontaneously moves outdoors
I've been to weddings where, after the meal, almost all the guests suddenly went outside.
Not because everything was prepared there, but simply because it was significantly warmer inside.
Of course, there wasn't a perfectly decorated lounge set up there.
But that didn't mean anyone had to panic.
A few guests carried chairs outside.
Standing tables were rearranged.
The drinks trolley was suddenly outside as well.
And inside? The party continued there later as normal – only with unbuttoned shirts, a few more cold drinks and a dose of serenity.
Not every spontaneous change is necessarily a problem.
Sometimes, just five minutes of working together is enough.
By the way…
If you're wondering why I'm writing about these kinds of situations: I work as a wedding artist, attending many weddings and illustrating the guests live. In doing so, I constantly witness these little moments – both planned and spontaneous.
If you're curious about what I do, feel free to browse my website.
A little extra: Cheat sheet for hot wedding days
I've put together a little cheat sheet for you to go with this article.
You can print it out, give it to your best man/maid of honor, or simply place it next to the drinks bar :)
Conclusion:
Extreme heat remains exhausting – there's no changing that.
But she doesn't have to be in charge all day.
Often it's the little gestures that make the difference: bringing someone a drink, lending a hand for a moment, clearing a shady spot, paying attention to the people who are working long hours today.
All of this takes only a few seconds.
And it helps everyone who spends this day with you and makes it all the more beautiful.
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