Are you one of those wishful summer brides who dream of celebrating your wedding with the beautiful scenery of Santa Barbara as its perfect backdrop? Besides, summer in Santa Barbara offers that humid mediterranean climate that you and your guests would surely love. What makes Santa Barbara weddings special is not only the wedding location but also the entertainment provided. For those who are leaning to having a summer-worthy wedding, here are some cool tips and ideas that you can definitely incorporate on your big day:
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1. Put Colors To Your Wedding
Summer is all about bright and bold splash of colors so don’t ever be afraid get out of your comfort zone to mix and match. Santa Barbara weddings are very memorable especially when celebrated during the summer because then all guests have an excuse to wear colorful party dresses and suits. A melange of Aqua and Cherry Red is a breath of fresh air while the combination of Tangerine, Orange and Yellow spells a CRISP, CITRUSY wedding while Magenta, Poppy and Yellow adds that vibrant pop of summer color. Then again don’t be limited to traditional wedding colors, it is summer so make sure to make the best out of your color schemes!
2. Choose An Airy, Light Summer Wedding Dress
Santa Barbara weddings are widely a success because they make both the groom and bride happy, especially the latter. Remember that it is your summer wedding so what better way to pull it off than wearing a wedding dress that you feel comfortable in? Now is the perfect excuse to wear something light. Lace are also perfect for summer and key-hole back dresses are just the way to go especially if you have the summer heat to blame!
3. Now Is The Perfect Time To Wear Floral Crowns
Isn’t it such a lovely sight to see women wearing floral crowns these days especially on great occasions such as weddings? Oh, nothing spells romantic and fun than seeing the bride walk down the aisle with a floral crown on top of her head. On the lighter note, the bridesmaids and flower girls could wear one too!
3. Don’t Be Afraid To Combine Colorful Flowers
4. Bring Out Refreshing Summer Drinks!
We know the heat can wear you down and your guests so be sure to have a refreshment bar! Welcome guests with signature summer drinks. Non-alcoholic drinks such as blue raspberry lemonade, watermelon smoothie or mixed berry slush are perfect for your young guests while cocktail drinks such as sangrias, watermelon punch, or pomegranate spritzer will delight your adult family and friends. Trust us, your guests will surely love to have a refreshing drink before the ceremony starts!
5. Put Up A Temporary Tattoo Station For A Change
6. Put Up A Sweet Factory To Satisfy Those Sweet Cravings
Kids and adults alike will surely love this idea! Nothing beats seeing a sweetie bar at the corner to satisfy one’s sweet cravings. Make sure to provide an assortment of sweet treats from cupcakes, candies, gummy bears, caramel apples, macaroons down to cake pops.
7. Don’t Forget About Your Wedding Entertainment
One best kept secret why Santa Barbara weddings are widely a success is due to the fact that they have a lively and delightful entertainment for their guests. Remember that this wedding is not just about you having fun because you need to remember your guests who made the time and effort to celebrate this momentous event of your life. The least you could do is to provide them a wedding entertainment like no other! Make sure to hire a wedding band or a dj for your wedding party.
8. Give Out Unique Summer Wedding Favors
Give your guests a simple token of appreciation by handing out your summer wedding favors. Here are some suggestions that you might want to consider: Home made jam, honey, pink lemonade, mason jars, bottled candles, monogramed packaged cookies, mini picnic baskets or even cakes in jars!
