Summer Weddings: 18 Cool Trends & Pinterest Ideas You Should Seriously Consider

For a sizzling hot summer wedding, your guests will never forget, consider our top 18 cool summer trends and Pinterest ideas you’ll love for your wedding day. From garden weddings to festival-themed weddings we have picked the best trends for any summer wedding!

#1 Decorate your outdoor wedding with quirky food and drink vans everyone will love!

Add a new dimension to your wedding day with unique bars and food vans. Or amazing bars for those refreshing drinks on a hot day. Nick owner of the White Label Bar, says:

''Our lovingly converted Mercedes horsebox & horsebox trailer 'Amélie' are custom-built bars and are complete showstoppers at any event or wedding, especially summer festival vibe weddings! The best weddings are those that do a little DIY and put that personal touch that makes your wedding different from everyone else's. That could be personalised decorations or customisable signage, mirrors, beer matts, a custom bar menu, and even labelled beers and wines!! Your guests will love it! Bars are so versatile too, the awning set up can be adapted to the space available. Seating, a lounge, a pub, a games room? You decide.
At our wedding, we decided against cutting a cake and instead had a giant cake-shaped piñata to hit! Dream big when it comes to your wedding day.''

#2 Natural Wedding Makeup

Living the last year in lockdown has definitely paved the way for a summer 2021 makeup trend, ‘less is more’. 

Get the look by using this summer’s go-to product, a demi-matte foundation. A dewy and matte combination that is long lasting and imparts full coverage but still provides a natural finish. “Whether you prefer minimalist or full glam, my advice is not to go for anything to trend-led and aim for looking like yourself,” says Jess, Bridal Makeup Artist from The Stack Sisters. 

Top tip: Make your makeup last. Ask your makeup artist to decant a small amount of your wedding lipstick into a pot so you can top up during the course of your day especially after food and drinks. 

NYX professional make up setting spray from amazon is perfect to set your make up for the whole day and is small enough to fit in your bridal make up bag.

Make up by The Stack Sisters. Instagram: thestacksisters

Make up by The Stack Sisters. Instagram: thestacksisters

#3 Keeping the little ones entertained with a Chaperone at your summer wedding!

Michelle from Children's Flight Chaperone Ltd provides a popular Wedding Chaperone-service for Children of all ages. Michelle says: ''You can enjoy that idyllic dream venue whilst we keep an eye on your little explorers. Let us take all the care duties and grant yourself the day-off you deserve!

We look after children from start to finish from making sure the children have a good breakfast as you focus on getting dressed; aiding the ceremony's flow by keeping the young minds engaged during key moments and entertaining them all the way into the evening celebrations. Our service aims to enhance celebrations so no one needs to hold back: everyone can enjoy themselves to the fullest, with good, safe company and sound peace of mind. Not only do we provide wedding chaperones for children but event companions for older guests who require assistance during the day. 

Keep the little ones entertained with fun wedding activity packs. Amazon have a great selection you can buy here including packs of four which include crayons, drawing, colouring book & travel games.

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#4 Sentimental bespoke stationery and invites.

After a year of living through a pandemic and many postponed weddings, weddings are much more sentimental this summer! Couples are looking for a bespoke, personalised celebration and your stationery and invites can do just that! Designer Grace from Grace Emily Designs says: ''I have seen a rise in couples requesting bespoke commissions of freehand sketching to create unique wedding stationery and invites. Brides and grooms want to personalise their wedding day and stationery is the perfect way to tell a couple's love story.

Our design work varies in style and brings elegant and original stationery to their special day through drawings of their beautiful wedding venue or home. The stationary we create is sentimental and the guest books are often framed to keep as wall decor. Bring your wedding to life by incorporating drawings of iconic landmarks into prints, cards, table plans, thank you cards and gifts.''

#5 Go wild with your backdrops!

Backdrops are a huge part of weddings, they can completely change a room, hide any unwanted places and makes the perfect frame for your wedding vows, dance floor or guests to have a fun photoshoot! Anything goes and more fun the better!

We found amazing personalised wedding selfie frames with 22 different themes to choose from for any wedding style. You can check them out here.

#6 DIY creative order of service!

Rather than printing tons of orders of services that will be may get thrown away anyway, why not create a huge outdoor sign or you wedding day itinerary that all guests will see when they arrive. Make a big statement with a simple but effective sign with crates, or anything rustic you can find! Perfect for an outdoor farm summer wedding!

#7 Decorating the surrounding nature

We are loving these day and night decoration ideas for your summer wedding. For summer and outdoor weddings think about what is around you, get your creative juices flowing and think about how you can include the nature around you to create a magical feel to your wedding day. We love this DIY photo art wrapped around a tree and you can never go wrong with romantic lanterns and twinkle lights at night time.

#8 Rugs and carpets

Bohemian rugs are a stunning wedding trend that really set off any setting. If you’re having an outdoor wedding and the ground may not be too soft, think outside the box and use some rugs to dress the floors. Whether it’s to decorate your wedding aisle, a seating area or complement a backdrop rugs and carpets give a warm desert chic ‘look’ to your wedding day.

#9 Create romantic tunnels of light.

Neon & LED lighting create a romantic ambiance to any venue or location whether inside or out. Why not get create a ‘tunnel of light’ for your evening party that your wedding guests will love to walk through! Perfect for the instawedding photos! DIY with these amazing 6m x 3m waterproof led fairy curtain lights here. You will need a plug or an extension lead close buy for power.

#10 Colourful Groom Suits.

Traditionally black or grey suits are worn by grooms and his ushers. For Summer Weddings colourful or lighter coloured suits such as duck egg blue, green or cream are just as smart. If you want to keep to a darker suit add a splash of colour from your wedding theme with a patterned suit or coloured tie.

#11 Different coloured bridesmaid dresses.

If you want a colourful wedding mix and match your bridesmaid dresses in all the colours of the rainbow creating a fun and vibrant feel to your summer wedding!

#12 Festival wedding theme!

Outdoor weddings are hugely popular and for the bohemian, festival-loving couples a festival wedding themes are a must! Make use of the outdoors this summer with tipis to party all night long in, you can really go all out with a festival wedding theme.

#13 Shorter Wedding Dresses

With the warmer weather in summer short wedding dresses, backless or off-the-shoulder wedding dresses are popular to keep cool in the summer. We love this Tea Length off the should wedding dress, or choose a lightweight floaty wedding dress as they are so easy to wear and will keep you cool all day! Always ask your bridal designer which fabrics and styles are best to wear in summer to avoid feeling clammy and sweat marks.

#14 Bunting and ribbons!

You can never go wrong with tons of bunting and hanging ribbons to brighten up any wedding location! Not an expensive choice but always so effective! We love this 40ft vintage bunting pack from amazon here. It comes in a cute little bag too and you can cut the bunting made to measure.

 
 

#15 Floor Seating

Wild souls will love this! Create a cozy wedding reception with floor seating filled with pillows and cushions! Mix and match furniture is huge in 2021 too so don’t worry about mixing it up a bit to give an even more authentic shabby chic feel to your wedding day!

#16 Add in fruits to your table decoration

Adding in fruits will look incredible at a summer wedding. Use fresh or dried fruits and add them as decor to your table for a fresh look. Leave mouth-watering bowls of fresh fruit to match your summer wedding colour scheme on tables that guest will love to have as a refreshing snack on a hot summers day! Garnish any decor with some foliage to contrast if using light or bright colours.

 
 

#17 Patterned plates & crockery

Add a splash of colour to your table settings that your guests will love. Patterned and colourful table wear, crockery and plates can really set off your wedding tables. Bronze cutlery will compliment your table wear perfectly.

#18 Summer Wedding Colour pallets!

Sherbert pops, seaside blue, greys with pops of gold and tropical colours are huge wedding colours this year. Choose bright colours that fit right in to a summer vibe.


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The Hottest Trends in Wedding Entertainment

The Hottest Trends in Wedding Entertainment

From fire breathers to magicians and living statues, there are more wedding entertainment options than ever!

Couples are constantly searching for new ways to entertain their wedding guests and create the perfect memories of their big day.

We’ve rounded up some of the most popular wedding entertainment ideas, to give you some inspiration for your big day. Something missing from our list? Let us know by commenting on our Facebook post here!

Magicians

Keeping guests entertained between breaks is essential. Magicians have been entertaining at weddings for hundreds of years and they’re still just as popular now. Magic tricks are perfect for during the reception, waiting for photos to be taken and entertaining guests throughout the entire day.

The Red Events team recommends Kevin Jay Magician, a talented magician that incorporates comedy and even hypnotism into his magic tricks. Card tricks, disappearing acts and sleight-of-hand wonders never fail to entertain wedding guests and add an extra bit of magic to the day.

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Classical Music

For those looking to add a classical touch to their big day, classical music will never fail to hit the right note with guests. Stunning string quartets, like the Serenata String Quartet, and heartwarming harpists, like Maxine Moline-Rose and the Melandra Duo, are popular choices for elegant wedding entertainment.

Those wanting to make sure the soundtrack to their wedding day will never sound out of style opt for classical music–and it’s not just Pachelbel's Cannon being played. We see many couples that request their favourite contemporary song to be delivered by classical guitarists, like the incredibly talented Mat Lomas, to add a personalised touch to their ceremony.

Hire Acts and Fire breathers

Simply perfect for outdoor, tipi or garden style weddings, the choice here will definitely turn the heat up at your wedding!! Think outside the box!  Unique selections include roller skaters/living tables/red carpet ladies/living statues/dancers/hosts and hostesses/stilt walkers/circus acts! What ! I’m exhausted !

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Caricaturist

Not only something fun for your guests it is a momentum of your wedding day that your guests can keep and remember forever. Great for between proceeding’s  or during wedding photographs!

Casino Table

A perfect ice breaker to keep guests mingling and entertained is a casino table, like Sapphire Occasions, with full-sized casino tables and professional croupiers.

Glitter Bar

One of the biggest trends we’ve seen this year is the popularity of makeup, glitter & tattoo bars, like Coco Vintage, where brides and guests can get glittered up for evening celebrations.

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Animals

Animals are becoming very popular additions to wedding ceremonies again. Animal lovers across England cannot resist including their pet dog, cat (and even horses!) in their celebrations, with some even bringing their animals down the aisle with them!

Dog owners are spending hours training their canine friends to be the official ring bearer of their wedding. Even cat-loving guests can’t help but delight in adorable dogs playing such an important role in the ceremonies.

For those without pets, you can even hire animals for your wedding day. Jessie’s Miniature Shetland horses are extremely popular with kids and adults alike and make for the most beautiful wedding photos.

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Outdoor games

While we can’t always guarantee good weather–even in the great British summer–outdoor games are becoming very popular ways to create memorable experiences on the big day.

Wedding guests are going crazy for giant snakes and ladders, croquet, horse shoe throw, giant Jenga and even tug-of-war games enjoyed outside. Events Hire companies like Glamour Events Hire even specialise in Lawn Games to help create the perfect outdoor entertainment on wedding days.

If the rain comes falling on the day, many games can easily be played indoors to get guests of all ages mingling and having fun. Retro Arcade games such as Pakman, Donkey Kong and Pinpong can all be enjoyed indoors. If all else fails, add some sparkle to your big day with a firework show that guests can enjoy from inside or outside.

Live bands and music

Whether it’s a solo singer, duo or a 12-piece brass band, live bands and music are the ultimate way to get your wedding party going. Guests can dance to live jazz, rock and roll or even a tribute act of your favourite idol or band.

Live music sets the mood for celebrations in the day and the night. Live acts like Blue Lion Band, The Pedal Tones and Lee Gordon are extremely popular acts in the North West that can really get the party started at weddings. Sets can be tailored to your personal choices, and guests will love the unique atmosphere that only quality, live music can create!

Photo booth or magic mirrors

It’s obvious why photo booths and magic mirrors are hugely popular at weddings! These beautiful and hilarious pictures are incredibly fun and make perfect treasured keepsakes for you and your guests.

Companies like the Booth Tube even bring props to help make your photos unforgettable. Guests love the talking point, and it’s a great way to get your guests mingling with each other.

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For the Kids

An important thing to keep in mind when planning the entertainment for your wedding is to keep any young kids entertained. Failing to keep the little ones sufficiently entertained can lead to unhappy parents. Fun-filled goodie bags or a play area makes it easy to put a smile on kids’ faces.

You can also hire wedding nannies who will keep your kids entertained with arts, crafts and games. Companies like Squib & Squidge help to take care of kids and make sure all your guests–no matter how old–will enjoy your wedding day!


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Wedding Hairstyles You Need For Your Wedding Day!!

Wedding Hairstyles You Need For Wedding Day!

From Dutch Crown Braids to Boho Waves, the range of hairstyles to choose from can have brides pulling out their hair! There is also so much to consider when choosing your perfect style, from weather to accessories - it’s difficult to know where to start!

To help, bridal hairstylist Jenny Dold from Pinned By Jenny is here to share the top wedding hairstyles you need for the perfect 2019 wedding!

Top Hairstyles For 2019 & 2020

There are some absolutely beautiful trends emerging for 2019/20 that brides are getting super excited about! Here are the top 4 trends that you need to watch for your 2019/20 wedding!

Romantic soft updos 

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The classic updo is the ultimate in bridal chic. Weave in some delicate flowers for a natural and girly finish.


Plaits 

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Plaits will never go out of style, but brides are in love with this style for 2019. This style allows you to take your hair down after the reception and enjoy gorgeous waves for your party or while you're on your way to the honeymoon the next day.


Loose waves 

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Steal the red carpet look with loose waves, which are favourites of celebrities including Eva Longoria.


Half up, half down 

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Amy Schumer made the world swoon with her hair half up, half down for her big day! This creates an elegant but relaxed bridal look.


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About Pinned by Jenny

Pinned by Jennie is North West’s leading freelance hairdresser. Jenny specialises in wedding and event hair. Contact Jenny now:

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Why is wedding stationery important for your big day?

Choosing the right wedding stationery for your big day can sometimes be daunting, as there are lots of decisions to be made. Pearl Vine Print explains why wedding stationery is so important for your big day!

The main decision to be made are; what style am I going for - traditional or modern? What colour scheme do I want? What exactly do I need? A lot of couples don't realise at first how many items there are available to give the perfect finishing touches. As a stationery designer, I can help you use wedding stationary to make your big day as perfect as you always imagined it to be.

One of the first things to think about

One of the first decisions for a newly-engaged couple is to decide on the date. Once the date has been decided, you usually want to let your nearest and dearest know with a ‘Save the Date’. This is so important as it gets the guests excited as they can start to plan for your wedding, and also gives your guests their first keepsake of your wedding day. More importantly, it the first chance to set the theme of your wedding. There are digital options but a printed one will always be more special - there is something beautiful about receiving a beautifully designed Save the Date that you can keep forever.

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It covers so many parts of your wedding journey

Apart from the Save the Date, there are so many other things to consider. Everything from the lead up to the wedding; invites, RSVPs - to the day itself; arriving at the venue, the Order of Service, welcome signage, Order of Events, signs for guest book tables, menus, name place cards, seating plans - the list goes on! There's nothing more exciting for me than a bride who has lots of ideas as the possibilities are truly endless! Budget will always be considered, so all ideas are achievable - no idea is too crazy!

It's a keepsake for many

I found personally that on my wedding day, there were so many comments made on a number of things. There were comments on the order of events which everybody loves to see to give them an idea of what was going on throughout the day. There were also the name place cards which the majority of guests kept as it was another special memoir of our wedding. Even with to the menus, guests wanted to remind themselves of the food options which is nice to have. If the couple go for individual menus then that's another thing guests can keep.

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How do I decide exactly what I need?

Every couple is different and that's great for me as one day I can be designing a bohemian-style, floral invite and the next day a foiled, wax-seal invite. It depends on the venue, the couple's style and even the season when they are getting married. I always like to discuss with the couple if they have any ideas in mind and then take it from there, as most usually know what they'd like. I usually start with Save the Dates or invitations and then nearer the time they might want to look at their on-the-day items. I have house collections but offer a bespoke service for those who have a clearer idea of something specific they'd like me to design.

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Finishing touches

The great thing with all of my collections being customisable is that there are luxury extras which can be done as a little add on. Wax seals can be customisable too and come in an array of colours. There's also vellum wraps, monograms (an emblem of the couple's initials - like a logo for their big day) and envelope liners to send out any stationery. There really are so many options and each decision is so important!

I think the key thing to remember is that everything can be done within reason and within budget. I also offer foiling as an option too for those who love a touch of luxury as much as I do. If you'd like to find out a bit more or would like to ask any questions about finding the stationery for you, please send me a message over on my website at www.pearlvineprint.com.



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The 5 Trends Brides Can’t Get Enough

Every bride wants her makeup to be perfect for her big day, but it can be difficult to keep on top of bridal trends to make sure your makeup is on point. You may hear a range of different and sometimes even contradictory tips and even if you do finally get your head around it, how do you know if these “trends” will still be trendy by the time your wedding day actually comes around? 

Thankfully, makeup expert Natalie Hehir from Makeup by Nat is here to give you the most recent wedding trends that brides can’t get enough of.

  Top Trends

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Berry Lips

Bye bye nude! This year is all about making bold statements with berry coloured lips. Celebs can’t get enough of the pretty but striking confidence that berry lips radiate. It’s the perfect colour to add a feminine palette to your makeup. Finish berry lips with more subtle blusher in pastel colours for the perfect combination.


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Dewy Highlight

Ever wondered how celebrities get that beautiful and healthy glisten, without ever breaking into a sweat? Dewy highlights give you the catwalk glow while you walk down the aisle. Make sure you use creams rather powder to highlight and give a natural glow.


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Full Lashes

Let’s be honest, you may not get a lot of beauty sleep the night before your wedding day. All the planning, drinking, nerves - and even some tears - can result in a tired bride. Fluffy strip lashes can give picture-perfect brides the ideal frame for the eyes and draw attention away from any bags under the eye area. Quality is important here to give a high-end appearance.


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Pink and Mauve Eyeshadow

One of the biggest trends at Liverpool Fashion week were pink and mauve eyeshadow. These shades have recently been making an appearance in bridal makeup and are the industry’s must have for 2019! For best results, apply a neutral base coat, then use a shade of mauve in the crease. To complete the look, use a highlighter just above the crease and in the inner corner of the eyes to apply the pink shades.

 


How To Get The Perfect Look

So now you know the trends. What next? Here are Nat’s top techniques on how to achieve perfect the look.

  1. Eyes first. Beginning with eye makeup first makes it easier to clean up any fallout before applying your base.

  2. Prime your skin. Perfect makeup looks best on good skin, so it’s vital to prepare the skin beforehand. I recommend beginning as soon as possible to make sure your skin is healthy and glowing for the big day.

  3. Good lighting is paramount. Many hotels have poor lighting which makes it harder to get the makeup just right. Check the room beforehand and use a ring light where possible.

  4. Best for last. The bride’s makeup should be applied after the bridal party to ensure it’s fresh and perfect. A good makeup artist should always allow plenty of time for the bride and then touch ups on the bridal party if necessary.

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 Special Red Events Offer

Courtesy of Makeup by Nat’s, all brides get 20% off their makeup trials. Just mention Red Events when booking with Nat to get your discount.

About Makeup by Nat

Makeup by Nat is North West’s leading makeup expert, specialising in bridal and special occasions. Nat is a freelance makeup artist with over 12 years of experience with MAC and Charlotte Tilbury. Contact Nat now:

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Looking for that Perfect Wedding Invitation? Read up about Cards by Samantha's top tips for the latest wedding invitation trends!

Looking for that Perfect Wedding Invitation?

If you have started the journey to finding your perfect wedding invitation, you will know the choice is endless. Style? Colour? Pocket fold? Printed? Handmade? If you’re looking for some inspiration or just a place to start, why not begin by having a look at the top tips for invitation latest trends? Here is Cards by Samantha’s top tips when choosing the perfect wedding invitation!

Green in nature inspired wedding invitation

Green:

Inspired by the Royal Wedding, which was full of beautiful green and white shades, this colour is tipped to be big this year. It is such a versatile colour and as it is found in nature in abundance, it can also be teamed with lots of different trends, which are also going to be popular – rustic wood, flowers and leaves, sparkle, various shades of metallics. Green also goes well with the ever-popular blush colour.

Purple Inspired wedding Invitation!

Purple:

Very popular a few years ago, this colour is making a comeback! From the rich and exotic deep purple, through magentas, lilacs and mauves, all shades look beautiful on wedding stationery. Colour can be included in a number of ways – ribbons, dried lavender flowers (which also give the recipient of your invitation an amazing aroma!) or a simple mauve mount – purple always add a touch of luxury.

Navy Inspired Wedding Invitations

Navy :

Navy is the new black! Navy is stunning – teamed with blush, golds, silver or paler blues. It is very versatile and warmer than black, but still as dramatic. Bridesmaid dresses also look fabulous in this colour and it suits most skin-tones.

Metallic Inspired Wedding Invitation

Metallics:

Metallics are not just gold or silver! Metallics are set to be everywhere and they are so easy to incorporate into your venue and table decorations. Why not combine two coloured metallics – silver AND gold go well together. Also think about copper (which has been a big home decor trend this year) and rose gold – which has also been popular this year. Metallics look lovely teamed with blush, clean white and navy and lend themselves to the geometric paper trend in invitations.

Pink & Floral inspired Wedding Invites

Floral and Nature:

Floral and Nature whether choosing printed florals or paper flowers and leaves to decorate your invitations, flowers are usually a big part of any wedding day and it starts with your invitation. The trend for garland decorated invitations also incorporates the floral theme, as does the green colour trend. I like using florals as the elements can be taken and used to great effect on all your co-ordinating day stationery.

I hope this has given you some ideas and inspiration! For more inspiration on your perfect wedding invitation visit www.cardsbysamantha.co.uk, visit my Facebook page or visit me in person either from my small garden studio in Cheshire or at the Formby Hall Wedding Show on Sunday 21st October, where all my range can be viewed and your ideas can be brought to life!