🌞 Trends for an Unforgettable Summer Wedding!
- Elodie Girard
- Mar 8
- 3 min read
Summer is the perfect wedding season, offering long days, pleasant temperatures and an explosion of color.
Every year, new trends emerge to transform summer weddings into unique and memorable events.
Here's a roundup of the essentials for a summer wedding that will make an impression.
Spectacular and Natural Floral Decors
Summer is a rich floral season, perfect for enhancing your wedding with vibrant and airy arrangements.
Local and seasonal flowers: Choose flowers like peonies, dahlias, hydrangeas or sunflowers for a festival atmosphere.
Imposing installations: Flower arches, plant ceilings and flower walls create a spectacular effect while serving as superb backdrops for photos.
Country vibes: Mix wildflowers with dried grasses like pampas for a bohemian chic look.
Theme Bars to Delight Your Guests
A personalized bar is a must-have for summer weddings.
Here are some original ideas:
Personalized cocktail bar: Offer refreshing drinks with fruity or exotic flavors (spritz, mojito, homemade iced tea).
Ice cream or granita bar: A refreshing and fun option that will please all generations.
Fruit bar or smoothies: Provide fresh fruit for light, vitamin-rich drinks.
A Magical Light Ambiance
With summer evenings, light plays a central role in creating a magical atmosphere.
Fairy lights: Hang them in trees or around tables for a cozy and romantic effect.
Candles and lanterns: They add a touch of elegance while enhancing the nighttime atmosphere.
Spotlights and light effects: Use colored lighting to highlight certain spaces, such as the dance floor in the lounge area.
A Bright and Summery Color Palette
Bright and light colors are at the heart of summer weddings.
Pastel shades: Sky blue, sage green, powder pink and lavender are perfect for a soft and romantic atmosphere.
Vibrant touches: Add coral, sunny yellow or fuchsia accents to energize the decor.
Natural Colors: Pair off-whites and beiges with wood or sand tones for a minimalist look.
A Light and Seasonal Restoration
A summer meal should be both delicious and refreshing.
Buffets or outdoor meals: Opt for casual formats like buffets with attractive decorations.
Local and seasonal products: Fresh fruits, crunchy vegetables, grilled fish and aromatic herbs bring freshness and flavors.
Revisited cakes: Replace the traditional wedding cake with lighter desserts, such as fruit tarts or homemade ice creams.
Outdoor Furniture and Lounge Spaces
Create comfortable areas where your guests can relax.
Lounge area: Install rattan sofas, cushions and rugs for a chic and friendly relaxation space.
Long tables: Favor large wooden tables with light tablecloths to reinforce the spirit of sharing.
Parasols and shade sails: Provide shaded areas to protect your guests from the sun.
An Animation in Accordance with the Season
Summer lends itself to light and festive activities that will entertain your guests.
Live music: Invite an acoustic band or a DJ who can adapt the rhythms to the time of day.
Outdoor games: Provide games such as molkky, pétanque or giant wooden games.
Fireworks or lantern release: End the evening in style with a nighttime show.
Outfits Suitable for Heat
Summer calls for light and comfortable clothing for the bride and groom and their guests.
For the bride: Flowing dresses in natural materials like linen or silk, with lace details.
For the groom: Choose linen or cotton suits in light tones (beige, sky blue).
Summer accessories: Hats, personalized fans or umbrellas to protect from the sun.
Guest Gifts with Summer Flavors
Offer your guests original souvenirs that reflect the season:
Small jars of homemade jam: Use seasonal fruits for a gourmet gift.
Summer scented candles: Lavender, lemongrass or jasmine to prolong the summer atmosphere.
Half-plants or seeds: Give succulents or seed packets for a lasting keepsake.
Eco-responsible Wedding: A Green Summer
Finally, integrate eco-responsible practices into your wedding:
Natural decorations: Use recycled or biodegradable materials.
Carpooling for guests: Reduce the carbon impact of travel.
Reduce waste: Donate leftover food to an association or to loved ones.
Conclusion: Create Your Unique Summer Wedding
A summer wedding offers a multitude of possibilities to create a tailor-made celebration, in harmony with nature and the season.
Whether you're a fan of simplicity or glamour, let yourself be inspired by these trends for a memorable and enchanting event.
And you, what will be your unique touch for an unforgettable summer wedding?
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