Summer Wedding Ideas You’ll Want to Steal

This weekend marks the official kickoff of summer and wedding season is in full swing. These summer wedding ideas will have you planning an unforgettable celebration in no time.

Get inspired by these summer wedding ideas you’ll want to steal!

Celebrate Poolside

Host your summer soiree by the pool in style.

There’s nothing better than a pool with a view! Tina and Zac held their reception poolside during their Barcelona destination wedding.
Cocktail hour by the pool has never looked so chic (and you won’t want to miss the airplant and succulent details in this Palm Beach wedding!).
Float pretty petals in your pool for an instant WOW factor.
A poolside wedding ceremony at sunset? Yes please.

Fruits and Berries

Incorporate seasonal fruits and berries into your florals for a summery celebration.

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From the rainbow colors of blackberries to deep raspberries, lush summer strawberries, and flowering blueberries, adding berries into your centerpieces and bouquets adds a decadent, elegant touch! See 10 of our favorite berry beautiful florals.
This fresh tangerine and berry color palette is perfect for any summer wedding.
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Decorate your dessert table in style with coordinating berry pastries and cakes.
Indulge your guests with signature fruity cocktails.

Go Barefoot on the Beach

Ditch those heels for a stroll in the sand.

You + your best gals + palm trees = perfection. And speaking of perfection, this Florida Keys wedding is all kinds of spectacular.
Spectacular summer wedding isn’t just for weddings. A Coney Island engagement session is the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Who needs Jimmy Choos when you can go barefoot on the beach? In Portugal.
Set your ceremony up right on the sand for a backdrop you will never forget.

See More Beach Weddings

Oceanside weddings don’t have to be casual affairs. Case in point: this elegant reception at the Monarch Beach Resort.
Not keen on a beach wedding but getting married near the ocean? Plan a romantic day-after session on the beach with your photographer.
BONUS: Feeling beachy-keen but not planning a wedding? Host a spectacular dinner party on the beach!

Add a Healthy Dose of Color

Infuse your wedding with a bright and cheerful summer color palette.

A Santa Barbara wedding full of color is a forever favorite. This bouquet!
Coastal whimsy and Southern chic meld perfectly in Martha and Will’s Charleston wedding at Lowndes Grove Plantation
Wedding invitations – like these from Minted – are a fabulous way to add color and whimsy to your wedding.
Mix and match your maids in vivid colors to make a summer statement.
Prints are fun, flirty, and completely perfect for summer. Your table linens are a great way to make a statement with a bold print!

These summer wedding ideas are bound to make a splash!