There's an outdoor, backyard wedding tomorrow.. Update post #45!

[C.Ann]

And I'm sooo glad I declined way back when they first mentioned it in the early spring.. I had a gut feeling that the weather would not be conducive to me being outdoors in July, but I had no idea it would be this bad!

Quite frankly, I don't know how anyone is going to survive tomorrow.. It's supposed to be at least 90 degrees - very humid - and there is no shade in the postage-sized stamp backyard (nor did they rent a tent).. It's at the bride's home - which is very, very tiny - and it would be impossible to cram 102 people in there to cool off - or heaven forbid, if there is a thunderstorm..

DD, her DH, and my DGD are attending - then at a specified time, all of the children who were invited are supposed to be picked up by sitters or whatever so the adults can stay and "party" all night.. DD and her family don't plan on staying beyond the time that the children are allowed to be there and possibly not even that long if the weather becomes too much to bear.. Now they're kind of wishing that they had declined the invite, but it's a good friend of DD's DH, so they feel they at least have to make an appearance..

Is it just me - or does anyone else think July isn't the best time for a backyard wedding - without so much as a tent for shade (and/or the possibility of thunderstorms)? There will also be only 1 bathroom available - for over 100 people..

I'm really hoping - for the sake of the bride and groom - that all goes well.. It's such an important day..

Anyone have some nice, cool, dry weather they can ship their way?

 

[Silent1CB]

Its probably all they could afford. I'm sure they'll have a lovely time. Backyard parties can be fun. Maybe they'll set up some sprinklers and have a party!

And you never know. Maybe they DID rent a tent & you just don't know it? They could have done it last minute.

As an invited guest I don't tend to know all the logistics of parties I attend before arriving. Tents, port-a-potties, neighbors bathrooms......

 

[happygirl]

And I'm sooo glad I declined way back when they first mentioned it in the early spring.. I had a gut feeling that the weather would not be conducive to me being outdoors in July, but I had no idea it would be this bad!

Quite frankly, I don't know how anyone is going to survive tomorrow.. It's supposed to be at least 90 degrees - very humid - and there is no shade in the postage-sized stamp backyard (nor did they rent a tent).. It's at the bride's home - which is very, very tiny - and it would be impossible to cram 102 people in there to cool off - or heaven forbid, if there is a thunderstorm..

DD, her DH, and my DGD are attending - then at a specified time, all of the children who were invited are supposed to be picked up by sitters or whatever so the adults can stay and "party" all night.. DD and her family don't plan on staying beyond the time that the children are allowed to be there and possibly not even that long if the weather becomes too much to bear.. Now they're kind of wishing that they had declined the invite, but it's a good friend of DD's DH, so they feel they at least have to make an appearance..

Is it just me - or does anyone else think July isn't the best time for a backyard wedding - without so much as a tent for shade (and/or the possibility of thunderstorms)? There will also be only 1 bathroom available - for over 100 people..

I'm really hoping - for the sake of the bride and groom - that all goes well.. It's such an important day..

Anyone have some nice, cool, dry weather they can ship their way?

I think it will be fine, Wishing them all the best

 

[PattnFmly]

Here's hoping they have a tent after all! We did my parents 50th anniversary as a cook out but we did rent two big tents just in case. I'll be thinking of your family while I'm at our last Saturday Little League game - which is at 2:00! At least I'll be in the shade, it's the kids who have to go out on the field ...

 

[Handbag Lady]

I think etiquette states that one should strive to make one's guests as happy and comfortable as possible.

I hope for their sakes they did rent a tent or have some other plans.

If not, you family can wish them well and use the heat as an excuse to leave early. I certainly wouldn't want to be dressed nice in that weather!

 

[mjkacmom]

My dd9 has an outdoor dance competion with little shade on Sunday, and it's going to be 95.

 

[C.Ann]

I think etiquette states that one should strive to make one's guests as happy and comfortable as possible.

I hope for their sakes they did rent a tent or have some other plans.

If not, you family can wish them well and use the heat as an excuse to leave early. I certainly wouldn't want to be dressed nice in that weather!

Well - I think they at least tried to think of the comfort of their guests.. They clearly stated that the "dress code" would be shorts, t-shirts, and flip-flops.. That should make it a little more bearable..

 

[Handbag Lady]

Well - I think they at least tried to think of the comfort of their guests.. They clearly stated that the "dress code" would be shorts, t-shirts, and flip-flops.. That should make it a little more bearable..

Oh, yay! So they are on the right path. Maybe the favors will be water balloons. (And how much fun would that be?)

 

[C.Ann]

Oh, yay! So they are on the right path. Maybe the favors will be water balloons. (And how much fun would that be?)

Or squirt guns! And how about Freeze Pops for appetizers?

Dang.. Think it's too late for me to give the groom a quick call with a heads up?

 

[S. C.]

We went to an early afternoon outdoor wedding reception 3 weeks ago. There was a tent though, but it was still a very hot day. I brought a change of clothes since I had planned on going shopping afterwards and wanted to be comfortable. Got to the reception and lots of folks were there in shorts, t-shirts, blue jeans etc. When it got too hot for me I changed into my comfy clothes. Even the bride after a couple of hours put on shorts and t-shirt.

 

[C.Ann]

I just wish I had the power to make the weather change for them.. Although this is a second marriage for both, it's still a very important life event and I would like to see them have a great time!

Mother Nature needs to cut them a break!

 

[donac]

My sister is having a graduation party on Sunday and it is also supposed to be hot.. She has a few tents and umbrellas and the pool will be open. And she is only having about 40 people.

Seven years ago we did a vow renewal in our backyard and we did luck out with the weather. I don't think I would chance it again.

 

[Kirby]

My niece is getting married next June at a resort in Arkansas. It will be all outside. I'm hoping that the weather is much cooler next year than it was this year.

 

[crz4mm2]

DSis got married last July in an over 100 yo church. No air. No running water....
It was HOT. but we made it. Course we did have the reception at a different place where there WAS air conditioning!

 

[C.Ann]

Oh shoot!! The thunderstorms are starting to flare up like crazy now!! The ceremony was at 3:30 and the reception is scheduled to go on until the wee hours of the morning..

I'm praying the storm is just up here - not there as well.. The humidity is so thick you could cut the air with a knife!

Quick! Everyone toss pixie dust on the bride and groom!!!

 

[Mimi1965]

Oh shoot!! The thunderstorms are starting to flare up like crazy now!! The ceremony was at 3:30 and the reception is scheduled to go on until the wee hours of the morning..

I'm praying the storm is just up here - not there as well.. The humidity is so thick you could cut the air with a knife!

Quick! Everyone toss pixie dust on the bride and groom!!!

If you go to weather.com you can zoom in and see if they have good weather or not

 

[C.Ann]

If you go to weather.com you can zoom in and see if they have good weather or not

It's on the Weather Channel right now.. In 5 minutes they're going to get hammered.. Severe thunderstorm - with gusts of wind in excess of 60 mph..

It's thundering here as well and my lights (and a/c) keep flickering.. I may be off the computer very soon.. Ugh!

 

[disneyfans95]

Is it just me - or does anyone else think July isn't the best time for a backyard wedding - without so much as a tent for shade (and/or the possibility of thunderstorms)? There will also be only 1 bathroom available - for over 100 people..

You seem very bitter over this! Sorry if the bride/groom could not meet YOUR idea of an ideal wedding. You do realize that they might have a budget, got a good deal on the date and took it.. I mean, it is about THEM, not you..

 

[PatsGirl]

Well, hopefully all the kids have been picked up and all that's left is the partiers who can hang in the house while the storm passes and then get back to business

We had my parents 50th anniversary party a year ago last week and it was HHH that day as well, thank goodness we had a tent. We also hooked up huge fans and had them move the air around a bit.

I wonder if tomorrow is supposed to be as bad? I'll be at Fenway Park in glaring sunshine for a game I don't really care about but sounded good at the time everyone decided we should charter a party bus for 50 of our best friends and go see a game

The Mimosas and Bloodies start at 10 am Heat, humidity and alcohol, can anyone say dehydration? Hope there aren't too many beginners in the group

 

[MichelleVW]

I got married on July 31st outside in North Carolina. It was VERY HOT, but the location was beautiful and no one melted.