19 Fun-In-The-Sun Ideas For A Summer Wedding

Summer weddings and outdoor parties go hand-in-hand.

No matter where you choose to celebrate the big day, you want to make sure guests are happy, comfortable, well-fed having fun so they can keep the party going into the night. Below are 19 delightful ideas for a summertime soirée.

• 1. Hold a barefoot ceremony
   
  Brandon Wong Photography
   
  No shoes, no problem. 
   
• 2. Impress guests with a DIY s'mores bar 
   
  JoPhoto
   
  Ooey-gooey goodness. 
   
• 3. Create a laid-back atmosphere with a gingham tablecloth 
   
  Heather Kincaid
   
  Add a burlap table runner and paper bag silverware holders to create backyard BBQ vibes. 
   
• 4. Set up a relief station 
   
  Erica Camille
   
  Help your guests beat the heat by providing summer essentials like fans, sunscreen, aloe and bug spray.
   
• 5. Provide flip flops for tired feet
   
  Erica Camille
   
  More comfortable footwear allows for better dance moves! And you don't have to worry about ladies' high heels getting stuck in the grass. 
   
• 6. Host a seaside reception 
   
  Zofia & Co. 
   
  A summer breeze, sand between yours toes and an ocean view? It doesn't get much better than this. 
   
• 7. Give out popsicles 
   
  Scobey Photography
   
  A sweet treat for the young at heart. 
   
• 8. Incorporate shells and beach glass into your escort card display
   
  Zofia & Co. 
   
  Perfect for a beach-themed bash. 
   
• 9. Serve ice-cold drinks 
   
  Vesic Photography
   
  Set up big beverage dispensers and let guests refill their glasses with ease. 
   
• 10. Add some fun straws and fresh-fruit garnishes
   
  Maureen Cotton Photography
   
  Elevate your drink game. 
   
• 11. Serve cocktails in coconut shells
   
  Hoffer Photography
   
  Tiki-chic! 
   
• 12. Turn a personalized lifesaver into a guest book
   
  Zofia & Co. 
   
  What time is it? Maritime! 
   
• 13. Entertain guests with classic lawn games
   
  Studio 29
   
  You're never too old for a bean bag toss. 
   
• 14. Spread the love with homemade jam wedding favors
   
  Hoffer Photography
   
  It tastes like summer in a jar. 
   
• 15. Top your cake with something bright and colorful
   
  Hoffer Photography
   
  We're partial to these lovey-dovey flamingos. 
   
• 16. Or offer a fruit tart instead of a traditional cake 
   
  Maureen Cotton Photography
   
  It's light and oh-so perfect on a warm night. 
   
• 17. Hand out custom koozies with a fun message 
   
  Studio 29
   
  "To have and to hold and to keep your beer cold." 
   
• 18. Make corn-on-the-cob part of the wedding spread 
   
   
  Pepper Nix
   
  It's corny -- in a good way!
   
• 19. Lastly, don't forget to take some time to just be a kid
   
  Flavio D Photography
   
  Because that's what summer is all about.