What heatwaves mean for summer weddings – and how to plan for one
UK couples are increasingly forced to adapt their wedding plans to cope with rising summer temperatures and heatwaves. Industry experts note that climate change is driving up costs as couples invest in cooling solutions like marquees and fans.
Why it matters
This illustrates the tangible, financial impact of climate change on the wedding and events industry, shifting consumer behavior and planning norms.
Image source, Aimie Seale Image caption, Aimie and Ryan had to make some last minute preparations to deal with this summer's heat on their wedding day
"As soon as I put my dress on, my makeup was just falling off my face."
Aimie Seale is one of hundreds of brides whose weddings landed in the middle of a heatwave this summer.
She had chosen a July weekend in the hope of avoiding any wet weather. Instead, she faced 30C heat with her ceremony in a sweltering West Yorkshire church, predominantly made of glass.
"It was just unbearably hot," says Aimie. "I remember looking at my husband at one point, and he was just dripping with sweat, so everybody kept passing him tissues halfway through the service."
Aimie and her now-husband Ryan had to book an emergency marquee to offer extra shade and an ice-cream van to keep their guests cool.
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