26 Fun Summer Wedding Ideas for A Unique Special Day

A summertime wedding day might be ideal for commemorating a new milestone with the person you love, especially if you've always loved bright days and breezy evenings.

There are many ways to incorporate the warmth of summer into your special moments, including your theme, dress code, décor, floral selections, and more. If you're just starting, it could seem a little overwhelming. But relax—we've got you covered.

Now that you have an iced drink and your favourite shades let's look at over 26 of our most stylish summer wedding concepts.

Choose your summer wedding theme & colour palette.

Selecting the specific components of your wedding, such as the flower arrangements, can be made simpler if you have a clear idea of your wedding theme. For example, scattering seashells for a beach wedding or decorating with boats for a nautical-themed celebration, each little element should complement the other and boost the overall look.

Your colour scheme and theme perfectly harmonize to establish the overall tone harmonize. They are, in many respects, the opposite of each other. Here are some top picks for summertime wedding colour schemes and themes.

Nautical Navy Blue

If you want to use your summer wedding décor to combat the season's heat, consider using more excellent colours like navy blue.

In addition to being cool, the navy also makes us think of summertime spent by bodies of water, such as lakes or the ocean. It's perfect for weddings with a nautical theme!

Pastoral French Blue

Try using bolder hues, like French Blue, to your special moments to evoke a more laid-back vibe during your wedding. Any setting may include elements of the French countryside in an outdoor summer wedding with this classic colour scheme.

Using rustic décor pieces, such as wooden crates, old paper, or barrels, will help you even more evoke the pastoral feel.

Rich wine red

However, perhaps you would instead truly savour the warmth and brightness of a summer's day. Then, you might want to go with bright, vivid hues like scarlet, burgundy, or Bordeaux. This wedding theme can create images of an endless summer vineyard when you use abundant lush vegetation.

Romantic dusty pink

There's nothing that says "romance" like pink. Though muted colours of dusty pink or rose are a better choice to create feelings of summer love, gentler pinks work better for spring wedding days.

We adore this colour palette's refined blush pink tones. They evoke an adventurous spirit that is ideal for a vacation wedding in the summer. Perfect for weddings right on the cusp of spring and summer!

Warm terracotta

Orange hues can convey the same feelings as a brilliant summer sunset and the sights and sounds of a fall woodland. Terracotta is one of our favourite colour schemes for capturing the warmth and vitality of late summer. It can also offer a pop of colour to your summer wedding décor without competing with your location's overall feel because of its neutral tone.

Clean and classic white

White is, of course, the traditional colour for every season. This classic colour scheme will go well with your wedding gown and add a touch of elegance to any setting. In addition, the white's coolness might provide visual respite from the summer's heat. (Anyone up for a snow-on-the-beach wedding theme?)

Find the perfect summer wedding venue.

Your wedding venue does much of the work to achieve your overall theme. After all, having your wedding at a beach or harbour is one of the best ways to capture a maritime theme.

The aesthetics of the wedding locations listed below are perfect for warm summer days!

A boat 

Like Ling's couple, Dylan and Maria, you can think of having your wedding on a boat if you want to include the water in your special day.

This couple created a one-of-a-kind experience and an upscale feeling of luxury by having their wedding ceremony and reception on a sunset dinner cruise.

The beach 

Beach weddings and the summertime go together like peaches and cream! Thanks to the sun, sand, and surf, you may still have a destination wedding even if you don't live far from the beach. If you're prepared to do a little DIY, many beach wedding locations are also surprisingly inexpensive.

A farm or barn 

Going to a country farm is ideal if you want your wedding to have a cosy, rustic ambience.

You can hold your ceremony indoors in a barn or outdoors in the fields to enjoy the splendour of the natural world. A farm with a barn space has an automatic rain-drought plan for the summer.

A vineyard

Are you looking for a more elegant method to include a natural feel on your wedding day? Visit a vineyard for a backdrop of gently sloping hills and verdant foliage. Additionally, there will always be wine available for toasts!

A hotel or resort

Were you arranging a destination wedding for the summer? Consider holding your wedding at a hotel or resort, as Abbey and Garrett, the couple from Ling, did.

Their lodge location offered a stunning, rustic feel and made destination wedding planning relatively easy. There was no need for additional travel for guests to go to their rooms after the celebration.

Your backyard

Why not have your summer wedding reception in the comfort of your lawn if you want to create a more laid-back atmosphere?

There's nothing that says you couldn't fire up the grill and turn your reception into a classic cookout at a backyard wedding! Backyard weddings may create a warm, inviting ambience reminiscent of a family barbecue!

What should you wear for a summer wedding?

If your wedding is outside, you should wear something that will keep you feeling fashionable and cool. Try dressing each bridal party member in one of the summer wedding costume ideas below!

Summer wedding dress ideas 

GO BACKLESS FOR HEAT RELIEF

Dresses with a little bit of additional flesh are perfect for the summer! Ling's bride, Sarah, chose an open-backed mermaid-type gown to keep her calm and showcase her sophisticated style. We love the lace accents and the vibrant pop of colour her bridal bouquet provides!

CHOOSE SHEER OR MESH SLEEVES.

Look for gowns with sheer or mesh sleeves, like this gorgeous Ling's bride, if you would only go with sleeves instead. The lace appliques are perfect for a seaside ceremony and add style without becoming overbearing or hot!

KEEP THE SUN OUT OF YOUR EYES WITH A FLORAL HAT

Even though they are a traditional bridal decoration, veils don't always provide shade from the intense summer heat. Here it is, a homemade flowery bridal hat.

This whimsical design might provide a special touch to a more laid-back wedding. Plus, DIY flowers from Ling's Moment make it simple to alter the colour palette!

Summer bridesmaid attire

Choose a unifying colour palette.

Using a coordinating colour scheme is the simplest method to make your bridesmaids appear unified in your group shots.

For her bridal party, Ling's bride, Chole, picked out flowy blue sundresses ideal for a relaxing afternoon by the sea. Additionally, their bouquets of blue and navy helped them match the bride perfectly.

GO FOR A GRADIENT 

However, bridesmaids don't have to match in colour or style to look cohesive! Alessandra's bridesmaids all wore distinctive gowns that complemented their sense of style on her wedding day.

Each bridesmaid chose a different hue for her gown, ranging from a delicate powder blue to a rich navy. However, the predominantly blue colour scheme expertly conveyed a calm, revitalizing style appropriate for summer.

Summer groom suit ideas

Choose softer colours

Is a classic black suit too stuffy in the summertime? Opt alternatively for a lighter-coloured choice!

Ling's husband wore a powdery blue suit in keeping with his bride's dusty blue bridal bouquet. The gentle shade complements their summer wedding theme and provides refuge from the sun.

GO CASUAL WITH SUSPENDERS

Reduce the formality of the ensemble to a more casual style if the summer heat is too much for a full formal dress.

Ian, Ling's fiancé, wore suspenders with his dress shirt and jeans for a more carefree style. However, his flowery boutonniere and tie still showcased his sense of style and allowed him to harmonize beautifully with his stunning wife, Miranda. They combined to produce an effortlessly stylish yet laid-back look.

How do you decorate for a summer wedding ceremony?

You've decided on your summer wedding theme, attire, and location. It's time to furnish your area now! Make your ceremony unique by incorporating your selected theme into the following wedding décor ideas.

Welcome your guests with a repurposed window pane.

As guests arrive at your wedding location, a welcome sign can welcome them and provide them with information about what to expect over the remainder of the day.

This unusual canvas or paper wedding sign is not for you. Instead, the text is inscribed directly into a repurposed window pane to create a rustic, cottage-style aesthetic. If you have a paint can and a box of Ling's imitation flowers in the colours of your choice, you can easily DIY this project!

Embrace floral arches

When your wedding is at a breathtaking location like the beach, you want to maintain that spectacular view. So, let a flowering arch frame it.

The base wooden arch in this Dusty Blue & Navy design is tall enough to offer a stunning view of the beach, but the drapery and flowers still add a chic touch that elevates the picture and gives it a unique vibe. We adore the lantern frames that were added to the foundation!

Use gazebos to your advantage.

Allowing your decorations to blend in with the venue's existing buildings is a simple approach to adding elegance to an outdoor wedding celebration.

For example, Hope and Samson, Ling's couple, embellished the gazebo at their location with flowers and draperies instead of creating a homemade floral arch. This preserved their budget while providing a beautiful, natural background for their wedding celebration.

Decorate your wedding chairs.

For a do-it-yourself wedding ceremony, folding lawn chairs are simple to assemble. They also provide a fun throwback to family get-togethers and summer cookouts. Attaching tiny flower bouquets to the chairs outside the aisle will raise them. We particularly adore this example's lovely pink colour scheme!

How to decorate for a summer wedding reception

Now that you've said "I do," it's time to rejoice! You may create a beautiful themed party and add some flair to your decor with the help of these summer wedding reception ideas.

Incorporate nautical touches

There's nothing that says "summer" like a boat afternoon. This unusual boat centrepiece makes your wedding guest tables airy and beachy. We particularly adore the way the deep navy roses conjure images of refreshing water.

Use drinks to your advantage.

During your wedding reception, beverages can provide a much-needed means of cooling off. However, as this creative flower arrangement shows, you can utilize them as a centrepiece and meal item.

Use this easy DIY summer wedding décor idea to add flair to your drink station or make a fun focal point for your dessert or food tables.

Use string lights for a magical glow.

Take a cue from Ling's pair, Ian and Miranda, if you want your reception to have the same glow as fireflies in the backyard.

They paired delicate foliage pieces like table garlands with hanging string lights to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Warm light makes for gorgeous photographs and creates a comfortable atmosphere that is ideal for sharing memorable occasions with loved ones.

Summer wedding ideas: Conclusion

With any luck, these summertime wedding ideas will motivate you to realize your wedding visions.