10 Reasons Why You Should NOT Have an Outside Wedding During the Summer?

For couples planning on an outside summer wedding, there are certain issues you MUST and should seriously think about? A lot of people think that having their wedding during the months of June, July and August can be absolutely beautiful? "WRONG!" Unfortunately, this could turn out to be one of the most "horrible days" in your entire lifetime for you and your family members. (My wife helped me to write this article with her cake expertise and website "donnasdesignercakes.com").

Here are the TOP 10 reasons why you should NOT have an outside summer wedding:

1. First of all, the number one factor or reason is because of the outside heat during the summer, especially if you live in the southern part of the U.S.A. or even in a state like Arizona or Nevada in the mid-west where the heat can rise up to 115 degrees in the shade on a daily basis. Here in the south, the heat this time of year normally reaches anywhere from 87-96 degrees on a daily basis in the shade, but the humidity can be "terrible" making the outside conditions that much more unbearable for your guest, especially if it has recently rained.

2. "Please think about your loved elderly guest" such as your grandmother and grandfathers. "Even your poor old Mom and Dad just might NOT be able to take the heat!" These are people love you dearly! But, if you plan on having your wedding outside in the middle of July on one of the hottest days of the year at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon with NO shade, where you expect them to wear long dresses and a tuxedo. They will probably hate you for the rest of your life for being so "Stupid!" for causing them this much punishment and embarressment, simply because of "sweat" amongst their peirs and family members. ( "Some family members could possibly faint from heat exhaustion during the ceremony and call 911 for help!").

3. "The Weather" How can you possibly know if it will be raining on this particular date and time while planning your loving wedding? Especially during the summer months whenever their are so many scattered showers predicted in the forecast.

4. If you intend to have your wedding reception outside, after the ceremony, then you are faced with the problem of "Bugs" getting all over the food and also mesquitoe bites for your guest. Some people are allergic to pesticides sprayed throughout the wedding area. (Normally, a wedding counselor will explain this problem in advance).

5. Some wedding disc jockey's will actually charge more money simply because of having to pay the high price of the heat during the summer months, claiming that their musical equipment runs the risk of "overloading" during this event.

6. Also, the fact that your Bride and Groom's cake will sit there and melt during your ceremony because of the heat? Your professional cake designer provides NO refunds because of "Stupidity".

7. What about outside bathroom facilities for all of your guest? "How far do these people have to walk?"

8. Is your wedding minister honestly willing to stand outside in this blazing sun and perform this ceremony? Or will they ask for more money regarding this painful situation you never thought of? "Most of these people are experts and will normally charge a higher fee". (I would personally recommend hiring a younger minister regarding this incident).

9. How do you keep all of your outside "drinks and food cold if the reception is outside?" Or if your cold drinks are inside, how far do your guest have to walk just to get a cold beer or any beverage? (Some couples will actually do this, just to cut down on the cost of ice, thus, making many their guest "mad" at the same time. These people are having a really good time regarding "Free food and possibly alcoholic beverages" to enhance this great experience, but hate walking a long ways for cold beverages, which you have provided, at NO expense!

10. If the wedding is in your home outside, how do you keep the neighbors from complaining about the "Loud Noise" and NOT calling the police? Ironically, any neighbor has the right to complain at anytime regarding "Noise" over and over again because of this incident. Multiple neighbor complaints can possibly "shut you down" even at the beginning of the ceremony simply because of a piano, organ or DJ music. "How do you explain to your guest to be quiet?"

Thanks for reading,

Phillip Chambley.