If you and your future spouse are planning on having a beautiful summer wedding in Las Vegas, but would like some tips on how to make your special day perfect, then be sure to keep reading! Always & Forever Weddings and Receptions has put together a detailed post on tips for your upcoming Las Vegas wedding – from how to style your hair, what to wear, what ceremony and reception venues are best for saying vows during the summer months, and more. Our full-service venue hosts hundreds of weddings during the months of June, July, and August, so we have first-hand experience on what to do to make your wedding day all that you have dreamed it should be.
Ideas for Those Having a Summer Wedding in Las Vegas
When it comes to planning a wedding, the season can lead you down a different path in the planning process. For instance, in some locations, winter weddings will prompt a couple to choose an indoor venue if they prefer not to stand in the snow during the ceremony, or possibly direct the bride to wear a long sleeve wedding dress.
So, when it comes to a summer wedding, you will most likely have a different set of advice for making your ceremony and reception well planned out. Planning based on the season applies no matter how many guests you may have; from a wedding for two or a ceremony with 50 guests, or more. Ok, now let’s dive in so you can get on the right path and start planning your Las Vegas summer wedding!
Arrange to Have Your Summer Makeup Done by a Bridal Airbrush Specialist
One essential benefit of airbrush makeup is its ability to hold up to warmer weather, which makes it your best bet if you’re having a summer wedding in Las Vegas. Along with this, airbrushed cosmetics include the ability to wear lightweight makeup as opposed to heavy foundation on a warm summer’s day, and this type of makeup application is also known for its uniform look due to the ability to apply it evenly with an airbrush gun. In addition to this, professional airbrush cosmetics are hypoallergenic, which is great because you wouldn’t want to have an unexpected allergic reaction to your makeup on your wedding day.
And for those who have never heard of airbrushed makeup applications, it’s a technique of applying makeup where a professional airbrush gun evenly sprays your makeup on, which includes the foundation, eyeliner, eyeshadow, blush, mascara, and lipstick. Custom colors can be created, and the end result is flawless, and it allows you to avoid using sponges, eye pencils, brushes, and other traditional makeup tools. For more details on this type of application, head over to this writeup on bridal airbrush applications, and you can also view our Bridal Hair & Makeup page for additional information.
Bridal Updos are Perfect When Getting Married in June, July, or August
Now that you have some guidance on your makeup, how about your hair? What type of hairstyle is best for a Las Vegas summer wedding? Well, we recommend a beautiful updo that will keep your hair off your face and your neck. This type of wedding style is perfect for warm summer days, but in reality, it’s popular all year round. A few suggestions would be a sleek side bun, a traditional chignon with a pearl vine, a low-sitting bun with a side wave, and others. To view these specific updos, head over to this bridal post on hairstyle ideas for your Las Vegas wedding. We also suggest that you take a look at this salon page which contains tons of information on bridal updos. The bottom line is that sporting a summer bridal hairstyle, such as an updo, will put you on track for looking and feeling your best on your special day.
Brides & Grooms Should Wear Their Summer Best
For the groom, a traditional lightweight tux will do when it comes to your wedding attire. But brides, having so many dress options, should choose wisely. You may have a specific type of dress in mind, but will it stand out as not seasonally appropriate if you’re having a summer wedding in Las Vegas? Many brides wear a dress that sports no sleeves or an off-the-shoulder look, which will work just fine during the warm summer months. Or, for those who would like your dress to feature sleeves, many dresses sport sheer material which would be much cooler and seasonally appropriate than solid material sleeves. Just be sure to keep the Las Vegas summer temperature in mind when selecting your wedding attire and you’ll be all set.
Opt for an Evening Wedding that Includes an Outdoor Sunset Ceremony
Weddings that take place in Las Vegas during the summer are, of course, warmer than fall, winter, and spring weddings. With that in mind, many couples opt for an evening wedding where the temperature is a bit lower as the sun is setting. This allows the bride and groom to have an exceptional sunset wedding as well – just imagine saying your “I DOs”s under a romantic wedding gazebo as the sun is setting during your ceremony. The colors that are created during sunset make for sensational wedding photography, especially if you’re having a beautiful Las Vegas lake wedding.
Besides being a time of day that’s cooler than an afternoon ceremony, evening weddings also provide you and your guests the advantage of having more time to get ready. This automatically sets the stage for a wedding day that’s more relaxed because you won’t have to rush. It also gives you more time for pre-ceremony photos and spending time with your bridesmaids before tying the knot. Your wedding guests will also have more time to travel and possibly enjoy some Las Vegas sightseeing before arriving at the wedding venue. If you’re planning on saying vows in the great outdoors while the sun sets, be sure to read our outdoor wedding guide for some essential details.
Choose a Ceremony Venue that Boasts Cool Lake Breezes
Las Vegas is, of course, warm during the summer, like most places are, and with that in mind, we’re sharing a tip that will not only keep your ceremony cooler but also surround you with stunning scenery. What is this tip? It’s simply booking a wedding venue that boasts lakeside ceremony altars – a lake wedding will keep things cooler with tranquil lake breezes. Always & Forever Weddings and Receptions is a premier full-service wedding venue that’s situated on lakefront property with several beautiful ceremony sites to choose from. We specialize in providing outdoor ceremony packages for those wanting a summer wedding in Las Vegas. In addition to this, we also offer indoor air-conditioned chapel packages that allow for full lake views as well as lake breezes when the large chapel doors are open. Let’s take a closer look at our venue locations that feature lake ceremony altars.
Las Vegas Summer Wedding Options – Lakeside Ceremony Venues:
Dive into the information below to see all your ceremony options. Or, you can head over to our main Wedding Packages or Venue Packages pages for even more ceremony details on what Always & Forever offers. Additionally, you can view images of all our wedding venues in one place by checking out our Ceremony Galleries page.
- Heritage Garden ceremony site wedding packages and Heritage Garden photo tour
- Grand Garden ceremony site wedding packages and Grand Garden photo tour
- Swan Garden ceremony site wedding packages and Swan Garden photo tour
- Lakeview Chapel ceremony site wedding packages and Lakeview Chapel photo tour
Book an Indoor Air-Conditioned Reception Hall to Celebrate Your Marriage
If you’re having a Las Vegas summer wedding reception after you tie the knot, it’s best to book an indoor banquet hall that’s fully air-conditioned. Although outdoor receptions are nice, in the warm summer months, with the wedding DJ in full swing, and your guests dancing and mingling among 50 to 100 people, a cool temperature-controlled room will keep you and your guests comfortable. Always & Forever Weddings and Receptions sports two elegant banquet halls that can be utilized alongside a lakefront ceremony option when you opt for an all inclusive package. Those who have a Grand Garden ceremony will celebrate their marriage in the Grand Atrium Reception Hall, and Swan Garden ceremonies will utilize the Swan Banquet Room. You can also use these reception halls when you choose a reception only package.
Temperature-Controlled Wedding Reception Venue Options:
You’ll want to check out our reception hall packages and take a photo tour of each – we know you’re going to love them both. Also, feel free to head over to our reception information page if you would like to dig a little deeper. Below, you will find our reception only packages, as well as photo tour pages for both venues.
- Swan Banquet Room reception only wedding packages and Swan Banquet photo tour
- Grand Atrium reception only wedding packages and Grand Atrium photo tour
Q&A for Those Getting Married Near the Vegas Strip
Most brides and grooms have many questions while planning their big day, and this includes questions regarding the season they’re getting married in, whether it’s winter, spring, summer, or fall. With that said, below, you will find a few of our most popular inquiries that we would like to share with you.
What do you recommend for a summery wedding color palette?
Summer weddings are a time to sport either energetic and vibrant colors or soft light pastels, and the like. Many brides and grooms go with a light blue, reminiscent of the beach or summer sky, while others may choose a touch of yellow, or even hot pink for a fun look. In addition to this, some couples like to match in-season summer wedding flower colors. These colors are, 90 percent of the time, the secondary hue, with white being the main color. In sum, any color is fine, but we recommend avoiding dark colors in keeping with a summer theme.
Do you have any tips for sending summer wedding invitations?
Summer is by far the most popular time of the year to get married, but it’s also a time when many people take their vacations. With that in mind, to ensure all your preferred guests can make it to your Las Vegas wedding, be sure to send out a “Save the Date” card well in advance of sending out your actual invitations. This will give your potential guests a heads up to not plan their summer vacations during that time. This way, when they receive your official invitation, the date won’t be a surprise, as well as a disappointment if they have already booked their vacation, complete with non-refundable airplane tickets. All in all, this will give you a higher percentage of RSVPs that say they will make it to your wedding.
Exceptional Always & Forever Weddings and Receptions Resources
Planning a wedding, no matter what season it will take place in, can be exciting, but it’s also a big task. Because of this, we know how important it is to have resources that can help you as you put your big day together. Our full-service Las Vegas wedding venue has been around for many years, helping thousands of couples along the way.
So, as you can imagine, we have more than a few resources to provide to future brides and grooms. This includes information on wedding flowers, how to apply for your marriage license, as well as ideas for planning your ceremony, details for those who want to elope in Las Vegas, whether or not you should have an open bar, as well as who pays for what for your ceremony and reception, how to plan a romantic gazebo wedding, and more.
- Check out our wedding cake designs for some inspiration for your Las Vegas wedding reception.
- Don’t forget to plan your wedding day transportation – here’s some information on the topic.
- Be sure to add a few wedding traditions to your ceremony and reception – see these ideas.
- Find out what comes with an all inclusive ceremony and reception package at Always & Forever.
- You’ll need a wedding photographer for your summer wedding in Las Vegas, and we provide one!
- See the benefits of an all inclusive wedding that are essential to a perfect ceremony and reception.
- For those who need help choosing their bridesmaids, you’ll want to read over this post.
- Planning a wedding reception has many moving parts, get ahead of the game with this information.
- Dive into this ceremony information that will help you plan your Las Vegas summer wedding!
- We have affordable ceremony only packages for those who don’t need a reception venue.
- If you know someone who still needs to write their maid of honor speech, this page will help.
- Are you having a small wedding ceremony? If so, then be sure to check out this page on the subject!
Let Always & Forever Host Your Summer Ceremony & Reception in Las Vegas!
There’s nothing more memorable than a romantic summer wedding in Las Vegas, and Always & Forever is here to make it a reality for you and the one you love. With our dedicated team, lakeside ceremony locations, and our affordable wedding packages, your wedding will be a complete success, and a picture-perfect affair for you and your guests. Take a moment to read more about Always & Forever by heading over to our About Us page, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to book a Las Vegas summer wedding package. On behalf of our Summerlin, Desert Shores ceremony and reception venue, congratulations on your up-and-coming wedding, and we look forward to meeting you and helping you tie the knot with your future spouse!