What heatwaves mean for summer weddings – and how to plan for one
Summary
Many couples in the UK are facing challenges holding weddings during increasingly common heatwaves. This causes extra costs for guests and suppliers who must find ways to keep people and items cool, affecting the wedding industry’s expenses and planning.Key Facts
- A UK bride described her wedding day suffering from 30°C heat inside a mostly glass church.
- Heatwaves are happening more often; half of the years from 2015 to 2024 had temperatures above 35°C, up from one in ten years before.
- Couples are spending extra money on things like shade tents, ice-cream vans, and fans to help guests deal with heat.
- Search data shows brides seeking cooling items like fans increased five times since 2019.
- Wedding venues face high costs for air conditioning and keeping food cool during heatwaves.
- Because guests drink more water and less alcohol in heat, venues lose expected income from alcohol sales.
- Popular wedding flowers like peonies and roses have shorter blooming periods due to drought and heat, causing suppliers to buy from more growers and increase delivery costs.
- Wedding planners advise scheduling weddings outside the hottest months or choosing cooler locations as heatwaves become more common.
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