Summer weddings are extremely popular among newly engaged couples, even in cities that feel like summer 365 days a year, such as Tarzana . The warm weather allows for easy, elegant dresses, flowers and greenery are blooming which would make beautiful decorations for the venue or even the wedding cake, and warm evenings make for perfect outdoor reception weather. Summer is also the least busy season when it comes to major holidays that revolve strongly around family time, such as Thanksgiving - so the weekends that most of your family and friends will be available are much less limited. Just remember to keep the few holidays that are celebrated during the summer in mind, as your guests may have made plans for these dates far in advance – the summer holidays are Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.


While there are many pros to having your special day during the summer, such as beautiful weather, less holiday conflicts, and guests that are probably excited to attend a fun summer activity, there are a few cons to be aware of. Since the summer months are so popular for tying the knot, honeymoon or destination wedding prices may be much higher than normal. Travel prices go up during the summer months as almost all Americans, not only newlyweds, plan their vacations during this time. This busy season also means many venues and vendors could be booked up months or even years in advance. Lastly, some parts of the country can get brutally hot and humid, especially towards the end of the summer, such as late July and August. Here are a few tips to ensure your summer wedding goes exactly according to plan:

  1.  Plan around the heat. If you are saying your “I dos’ on a day that might reach record highs, make sure to offer some heat relief to your guests. Provide water bottles and shaded areas during the ceremony, ask your venue if fans or air conditioning are available, and try to avoid starting your ceremony during the hottest part of the day. If your town gets notoriously hot during the afternoon hours, think about having an evening wedding.
  2. Avoid vacation conflicts by sending out save the dates far enough in advance! Let your guests know about the wedding at least at least 6 – 8 months in advance.
  3. Plan your vendors and venues as soon as you decide on a date. Since the summer months are so popular for weddings, vendors might book up quickly. Don’t wait until the last minute to book any part of your special day – especially the wedding cake. Unique Pastry, serving Tarzana  and the surrounding areas, is a kosher vegetarian bakery and cafĂ© that specializes in wedding cakes, breads, pastries, and other baked treats! Their wedding cakes are always made with care and are sure to wow your guests on your special day.
Don’t let the heat of the summer cause a meltdown on your big day – following these simple guidelines will ensure a chaos free wedding day. Let Unique Pastry in Tarzana  ease the stress of wedding planning by booking one of their kosher cakes for the occasion. To find out more, please visit their website at www.UniqueKosherPastryandCafe.com.